Discover the Rich Heritage at McCreary County Museum

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from any location within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, head towards the nearest main road, which is US-27 South. Follow US-27 South for approximately 17 miles until you reach the junction with KY-92 in Stearns. Turn right onto KY-92. Continue on KY-92 for about 0.5 miles and then turn left onto Henderson Street. The McCreary County Museum will be on your left at 1 Henderson St. Look for the museum's sign as you approach.

• Public Transportation

  If you are using public transportation, please note that options are limited in this rural area. You would need to take a bus or shuttle service that connects to larger cities like Somerset or Whitley City. From there, you can arrange for a taxi or rideshare service to take you to McCreary County Museum at 1 Henderson St, Stearns, KY 42647. Make sure to check the schedule in advance and confirm any transportation fees. The museum is approximately 30 minutes from Somerset and 20 minutes from Whitley City by car.

• Biking

  For adventurous travelers, biking can be an option if you are in good physical shape and equipped with a reliable bike. From the Big South Fork area, you can take the same route as the car instructions: follow US-27 South to KY-92 and then to Henderson Street. Note that this route includes some hilly terrain and traffic, so be cautious and wear a helmet. The distance is about 17 miles, which would take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours depending on your biking speed.