Covington
Kentucky
Behringer-Crawford Museum
Our Mission
The regional history of Northern Kentucky as part of the Ohio Valley must be preserved for the benefit of present & future generations. Therefore, the Behringer-Crawford Museum is a center for the collection, presentation, study and enjoyment of our natural, cultural, and visual and performing arts heritage.
History:
This is the historic Behringer-Crawford Museum, the intersection of a variety of historical threads, fields of study and regional cultures. Within one estate, the lives of local individuals past and present mingle in the collection where century-old folk art works are juxtaposed with exciting new exhibits and fun displays.
And this fall a new addition featuring regional history through the unique lens of transportation will begin opening. From walking paths to Interstate Highways, we will cover transportation history from all directions and how through transportation we came to be the great region we are today! And also by this fall, see the fully restored 19th Century trolley car, the Kentucky (pictured to the left), on display, with the full exhibits opening coming in early 2007!
Experience the institution that depicts the ravages of the Civil War, the upheaval of the Ice Age, and the heroism of the Underground Railroad.
The Museum's collection includes, minerals, fossils, and American Indian artifacts. We house a 19th century exhibit as well as Ohio River memorabilia. There are also gallery displays of regional artwork. All of this underscores the Museum's focus on regional history and cultural. The BCM has become a gathering place for the community with events like freshART, Fireworks, and Musicat BCM.
Recent News
Celebrating a Century of NKY Law Enforcement: The History of the Campbell and Kenton County Police Departments
Covington, KY -- Originally called "patrolmen," monitoring Dixie Highway for hasty motorists, the men and women at the Kenton and Campbell County Police Departments have been providing Northern Kentucky with exceptional service since 1922. The…
Read More »Music@BCM, Go Back to the 1980s with Blue Eighty
Covington, KY -- A decade of big hair, one-hit wonders and MTV, the 1980s emerged with electronic dance music and lots of pop, but also the underground phenomenon of alternative rock. This magical era saw synthesizers go mainstream, adding a lush…
Read More »Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Awards Behringer-Crawford Museum $6,411.10
Covington, KY -- Behringer-Crawford Museum is the proud recipient of a grant from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels (HOKC) in the amount of $6,411.10 to purchase gun safes and archival boxes to preserve Civil War weaponry. Ten Civil War…
Read More »The Turkeys Re-invent Rock 'n' Roll at Music at BCM
Covington, KY -- The bald eagle may be our national bird, but Covington's favorite bird/ band of choice just might be The Turkeys! Expanding musical boundaries, while fusing genres, these acoustic-minded artists are an essential part of the…
Read More »Rock Out to the Sounds of the Sixties and More with Sgt. Pepper Spray at Music at BCM
Covington, KY -- The Fab Four 's music never gets old ... only sweeter with time. And if you're heading to Behringer-Crawford Museum this Thursday, June 23, you're in for a treat! The Cincinnati-based band Sgt. Pepper Spray is ready to rock n' roll…
Read More »Ben Levin Brings Blues and Boogie Woogie Back to the Music at BCM Stage
Covington, KY -- Don't let his young age fool you, Ben Levin's "old-school" sound and extraordinary talent is up to speed with soulful musicians twice his age. At just 22, Levin has carved a spot for himself in the R&B world as a pianist,…
Read More »Fireworks, Flags and Our Founding Fathers! Celebrate the 4th of July with your preschoolers at BCM
Covington, KY -- What is Independence Day? Why does the flag have all those stars? Preschoolers will learn the meaning behind Independence Day and what makes our country so special at BCM's next Chippie's Sensational Kids Club: America the…
Read More »The Dynamic Ramona Blaine and The Company Kicks off Music at BCM with a Bang!
Concert Series Launches June 9 at Behringer-Crawford Covington, KY -- There's a high-voltage dance party coming to Behringer-Crawford Museum as we blast off to a summer season full of jam sessions, country collaborations, jazz ensembles and more!…
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