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Monday 9:30am - 5pm Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm Thursday 9:30am - 5pm Friday 9:30am - 5pm Saturday 9:30am - 5pm Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum

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Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum

OPEN Daily 8:30-5:00 (CST) 🗓️
First Tour is at 9am and the Last Tour is at 5pm. Giftshop & Museum closes at 5pm CST ⏰
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Once considered the Most Polluted Cave in America, Hidden River has made a recovery to it's glory days as a show cave. The American Cave Museum is the only museum of it's kind in the US, dedicated strictly to caves and issues surrounding caves. Visit for a unique view of subterranean rivers & cave formation.

06/02/2026

The coolest thing about Horse Cave? You can cross Main Street, and literally walk into Hidden River Cave.

Make plans to visit soon!

📍 119 E Main Street, Horse Cave, KY
🗓️ Cave tours happen throughout the day, everyday
☎️ 270-786-1466
💻 hiddenrivercave.com

05/28/2026

Summer is near ☀️ Have you added Hidden River Cave to your summer bucket list yet?

📍 119 E Main Street, Horse Cave, KY
🗓️ Open daily
☎️ 270-786-1466
💻 hiddenrivercave.com

05/26/2026

Looking for something fun & free to do?

Stop by the American Cave Museum!

Inside you’ll learn how caves form, discover cave ecosystems, and explore fascinating exhibits about the underground world.

Best of all - admission is free!

Awesome for curious minds of all ages & pairs perfectly with a cave tour.

📍 119 E Main Street, Horse Cave, KY
🗓️ Open daily
☎️ 270-786-1466
💻 hiddenrivercave.com

05/21/2026

The whole family will have fun underground! 🔦

📍 119 E Main Street, Horse Cave, KY
🗓️ Open daily
☎️ 270-786-1466
💻 hiddenrivercave.com

📸 Coffee, Books & Yoga

05/19/2026

Did you know the world’s longest underground suspension bridge is in Hidden River Cave? 🔦 Tours happen everyday.

05/14/2026

Awesome photos from savvy_roo’s recent visit with us! 🔦

05/13/2026

Cave news 🗞️ 📰

Have you heard that Mammoth Cave National Park is a finalist in three different categories for Best in Kentucky? Best road trip, best place for adventure, and best hiking trail!

Give a vote to the caves now through May 31st. Check out the other finalists in our area while you're at it!

Vote here: https://www.kentuckyliving.com/explore/vote-for-2026-best-in-kentucky

Plan a trip to visit Hidden River Cave and Mammoth Cave soon!

📸 Hart County Tourism

05/12/2026

Today is Kentucky Gives Day! 💙

Today, nonprofits across Kentucky are coming together for a statewide day of giving — and ACCA is honored to be part of it.

Kentucky Gives Day not only helps support our ongoing conservation and educational work, but also introduces new people across the Commonwealth to the importance of caves, karstlands, groundwater, and Hidden River Cave’s remarkable restoration story.

Your support helps ACCA:
• Protect sensitive cave environments
• Preserve fragile ecosystems and endangered species
• Provide educational programs through the American Cave Museum
• Continue conservation efforts in Kentucky and beyond

If you’d like to support ACCA on Kentucky Gives Day, we’d be grateful for your help — and for sharing our mission with others.

https://bit.ly/4uGwAc8

**If you are planning to support ACCA on Kentucky Gives Day, donations made during the select time periods below may be matched dollar-for-dollar (up to $100 per donation) while matching funds last.

2026 Match Hours include:
• 7–8 a.m. ET — Kickstart Match
• 11 a.m.–12 p.m. ET — Midday Match
• 5–6 p.m. ET — After-Work Boost Match
• 9–10 p.m. ET — Rally Match

05/09/2026

Save the Date — Kentucky Gives Day is May 12! 💙

Kentucky Gives Day is a statewide day of giving that helps nonprofits across the Commonwealth connect with supporters who care about their communities, conservation, education, and the future of Kentucky.

This year, ACCA is proud to once again participate and share the story of Hidden River Cave, the American Cave Museum, and our work protecting caves, karstlands, and groundwater.

Whether you're in Kentucky or simply care about preserving these unique places, your support helps us continue conservation and education efforts both in Kentucky and nationwide.

Mark your calendar for May 12 and help us spread the word!

05/07/2026

Think you’ve seen all of Kentucky? Think again.

Hidden just beneath downtown Horse Cave flows an underground river inside Hidden River Cave - one of the state’s most unique natural wonders.

Walk through massive dome rooms, cross the longest underground suspension bridge in the world, and explore a side of Kentucky few ever experience.

This is a truly unique adventure you’ll never forget!

Who’s ready to go underground? 👀

Address

119 E Main Street
Horse Cave, KY
42749

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5pm
Sunday	9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12707861466

Website

https://hiddenrivercave.com/

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