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Filson Historical Society, The

Overview

Collecting, preserving, and sharing Kentucky and Ohio Valley history and culture since 1884! We invite you to visit our historic campus, explore our engaging exhibitions and collections, and attend one of our many programs!

The Filson is open Monday-Friday (excluding Holidays) 9-4:30pm for research and exhibition viewing. Tours are held weekdays at 2 pm.

The Filson is located in the heart of Old Louisville at the corner of Third Street and Ormsby Avenue.

Parking can be accessed from 3rd St. and the alleyway off Ormsby Ave. Additional parking is available as free street parking on 3rd St., 4th St., and Ormsby Ave. Please note there is no entrance to Filson parking from 4th St.

Please visit us at filsonhistorical.org

Meeting Space

Meeting Spaces

Caperton Hall

Area: 1,722 sq. ft.

Carriage House First Floor

Ferguson Mansion First Floor

Parlor

Area: 425 sq. ft.

The Dan and Frances Street Hall

Area: 2,025 sq. ft.

The Owsley Brown II History Center Event Wing