Wrather West Kentucky Museum
Murray State University's first building, erected in 1924, received extensive renovations and was rededicated as the Wrather West Kentucky Museum in 1982.  The museum features several permanent and changing exhibits.  West Kentucky history abounds at the museum which highlights the social, economical, and cultural development of this area.  Wrather West Kentucky Museum is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The facility is closed on Sunday and all university holidays.  For more information, please call (270) 762-4771.

Paris-Henry County Heritage Center
The Paris-Henry County Heritage Center, which has been called "the crown jewel of Paris", was built in 1916 by philanthropist Col. O. C. Barton. The beautiful mansion retains its original stained-glass windows, marble staircase and floors, ceiling and wall paintings, and mahogany woodwork.  The Paris-Henry County Heritage Center serves as a museum, an archive, and a research and educational center.  You can also partake in the Historical Walking Tour.  This tour is a historical audio-taped walking tour of west Tennessee's oldest incorporated city, Paris.  Entitled "Paris Revisited," this lively recorded tour will take you through downtown Paris, the North Poplar Street Historic District and the Old City Cemetery all of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  For more information, call (731) 642-1030.

Lyon County Museum
The Lyon County Museum is also a favorite for historical buffs.  The museum is located in Old Eddyville and features all sorts of exhibits, murals, maps, a replica iron furnace, and so much more.  The Lyon County Museum is open on a seasonal basis.  For more information, contact the Lyon County Tourist Commission at (270) 388-5300.

Marty Colburn Wildlife & Nature Photography
The Kentucky Lakes Area's newest Art Gallery is located in Grand Rivers at Lighthouse Landing.  The Marty Colburn Wildlife & Nature Photography collection features beautiful prints of plants, animals, and landscapes.  Not only are Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and Land Between the Lakes featured at the gallery, many locations from Alaska to the Smoky Mountains to the swamps of Florida are showcased.  The gallery is located inside Lighthouse Landing, 320 West Commerce Avenue in Grand Rivers, KY  (42045).  The telephone number is (270) 362-8201 and you can visit www.martycolburn.com to view and purchase many of Marty's prints.  The gallery is open everyday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Closed Sundays December through March.

Murray Art Guild
The Murray Art Guild (pictured) features art sales and shows, schedules classes, conducts workshops, and has painting classes.  Located at 103 North 6th Street in Murray, The Murray Art Guild is the place for artists in Calloway County.  The Guild is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  For more information, contact The Murray Art Guild at (270) 753-4059.

Clara M. Eagle Art Gallery
This art gallery is located on the sixth floor of the Price Doyle Fine Arts Center on the campus of MSU.  The Clara M. Eagle Art Gallery features changing contemporary art exhibitions and student art shows.  Visit their site here. 

Curris Center Gallery
The Curris Center, the student center for Murray State University, features its own art gallery on the first floor.  Admission is free and groups are welcome with prior notice.  For more information on exhibitions and hours of operation, call (270) 809-3052.

Pictured top to bottom:  The Wrather West Kentucky Museum at MSU, the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center, a street from Old Eddyville visible at Lake Barkley's winter pool, and an American Bald Eagle, copyright Marty Colburn.  Used with permission.