A Native American village once occupied the site of Wickliffe Mounds, about A.D. 1100 to 1350.  Here, people of the Mississippian culture built earthen mounds and permanent houses around a central plaza overlooking the Mississippi River.  Tour this Native American archaeological site with exhibits from excavations of the 1930's.  

Today, the museum exhibits the excavated features of the mounds with displays of Mississippian pottery, stone tools, artifacts showcasing their way of life and artwork, and the architecture of mounds and houses.  Visitors have a spectacular view of the bluff area on top of the Ceremonial Mound, the largest mound on the site.

Scientific archaeological research through Murray State University has revealed important information about the Mississippian people here.  This registered archaeological site (15BA4) is on the National Register of Historic Places, a Kentucky Archaeological Landmark.

Pets are prohibited; service dogs allowed. Please call park office for questions regarding the pet policy.

Hours of Operation

• 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
• Open March 16 to November 15, Wednesday through Sunday
• Open Memorial Day and Labor Day

Admission

• Adults: $5
• Seniors (62+): $4
• Kids age 6-12: $4
• Kids age 5 and under: $1
• Group rates available by advance appointment.

Season Pass (pass holders may visit all year and will be issued a card to be used at admission):

• 1 Adult season pass and 10% discount in gift shop - $8
• 2 Adults season pass and 10% discount in gift shop - $15

Family Value Season Pass – Family of up to 5 people receive season pass, 10% discount in gift shop, Kids Activity Pack, $25 – ($2 for each additional child)