Calvert Gallery

Our Changing Exhibit Hall

Named in honor and memory of Jean W. Calvert, the Calvert Exhibits Gallery is 2,000 square feet of space that hosts temporary exhibits from across the country and from our own collections. Riverworks Discovery, Lego Mania, Tying the Knot, and The Amazing Castle are examples of past exhibits.

Open now! “Revolutionary Defense: A Journey Through American War History

Wormald Gallery

Regional History Exhibits

James Wormald, a prominent local hat merchant, believed that preservation and education were foundational to a thriving community. With his generous donation in 1878, the Maysville-Mason County Library, Historical, and Scientific Association was formed. “The Association,” as we call it, much later became known by an additional name— The Kentucky Gateway Museum Center (KYGMC).

The Power of Ordinary Things

As historian David McCullough puts it, “history is who we are and why we are the way we are.” From quilts to clothing, from weapons to movie posters, nothing brings history to life like the everyday things our ancestors actually used. When we hold these things in our hands, or see them up close, we touch the lives of those who have gone before. These artifacts tell stories of courage, creativity, and celebrity.

CURRENT EXHIBIT

We’re OPEN: An Artifactual Exploration of Maysville Business