In an abundance of caution in light of the continued spread of COVID-19 and in respect to our volunteers and members who are more at risk if they contract the virus, the Hopewell Museum has decided to close to the public from March 16-April 8. We will re-evaluate as necessary and do our best to communicate to you all as quickly as possible. At this time no decision has been made regarding our planned April events. Read More.

The museum will be closed from December 16th through January 1st for the holidays. We will be open by appointment only January 3rd through February 7, 2024. Please join us in late February for our newly renovated history exhibit opening. Announcement coming soon.

Join us for the opening reception for the 18th Annual Creative Harvest Art Exhibit on Friday, October 11th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This exhibit is presented by Hopewell Creative Arts Guild and Hopewell Museum. Click here for more details.

Hands-on art & history activities. Activities subject to change. Pre-registration requested, space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All activities are 2-4 PM unless otherwise noted. Free. Please click here for more details.

Insights provided by local historians. Pre-registration required. $10/person, students under 15 free. Proceeds benefit HPBC/HM and Ruddles Mills Cemetery. Click here for more details.

Hands-on art & history activities. Learn how to make a gingerbread house with Fonda Eigel. Pre-registration requested, space is limited. You must pre-register by November 9th. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Click here for more details.

Meet Santa and his Museum helpers for free photos, crafts, and cookies. *Families of children with special needs may schedule an appointment between 1:30-2:00 PM. Free & open to the public. Sponsored by Kentucky Bank. Click here for more details.

Enjoy a festive evening with friends, heavy hors d’oeuvres, & drinks! RSVP by Dec. 12. $35 Members/$40 Non-members/$30 U40. You can reserve online. Proceeds benefit education programs. Click here for more details.

Join us for our fall open house and driving tour at Fairfield. Light Refreshments will be served. $10 Members/$15 Non-members, no reservations required, pay on-site the day of the tour. Click here for more details.

Join us at the Hopewell Museum for the 2019 Mary Spears Van Meter dinner with guest speaker Tressa Brown of the Kentucky Heritage Council and the presentation of the Mary Spears Van Meter Historic Preservation Award. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. Paid reservations required by Thursday, August 1st – $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Reserve online or call 859-987-7274. For more details, click here.