Conveniently Located:
119 East Main Street
Horse Cave, KY 42749
Open Daily:
8:30 am to 5:00 pm (CST)
Closed: Christmas Day,
New Year’s Day
& Thanksgiving Day
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Welcome to Hidden River Cave & the American Cave Museum!
Hidden River Cave
Guided Kentucky Cave Tours Near Mammoth Cave National Park
Along the way, you’ll discover the remnants of a turn-of-the-century hydroelectric generating system that once supplied the town above with water and electricity while learning about the cave’s remarkable history, geology, and the unique creatures that inhabit the underground environment. Hidden River Cave is one of the premier attractions in Kentucky Cave Country and an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.
American Cave Museum
Admission to the museum is FREE for all ages. Enjoy a self-guided tour through two floors of interactive exhibits before exploring the nature area overlooking Hidden River Cave’s spectacular entrance.
Whether you’re planning a visit to Mammoth Cave National Park, exploring Kentucky Cave Country, or looking for family-friendly things to do near Mammoth Cave, Hidden River Cave and the American Cave Museum offer an unforgettable underground adventure.
Directions
119 East Main Street
Horse Cave, KY
(East on KY 218)
We’re also pet friendly!
Join the American Cave Conservation Association (ACCA)!
Hidden River Cave and the American Cave Museum are operated by the nonprofit American Cave Conservation Association (ACCA). Donations and membership dues help support our educational programs and operations at the American Cave Museum and also allow us to sponsor conservation efforts that directly protect and preserve caves and groundwater resources nationally.
Annual and monthly memberships are available for your convenience.
Clicking the join or donate buttons below will take you to our secure membership portal.
Membership Benefits
ACCA members are part of a special group working to preserve one of the most unusual environments on Earth. Your support truly makes a difference.
*Regular Membership ($25) Benefits Include:
- FREE admission to the American Cave Museum
- 20% discount on Hidden River Cave tours and Gift Shop items for Member & Guests
- Discounted rates for special exhibitions or events through our affiliation with the Southeastern Museums Conference - for more information, please visit: https://www.semcdirect.net/SERM-Participants
- Reciprocal admission to over 60 museums in the Southeast USA
- Subscription to our quarterly newsletter ACCA News
- voting privileges for election of ACCA Board of Directors
- Opportunities to participate in volunteer projects and educational workshops hosted by the ACCA
- More importantly, you will receive the opportunity to help conserve the fragile and irreplaceable natural caverns and karst areas located throughout America.
*Supporter Membership ($50)
All Regular Membership benefits plus FREE Hidden River Cave tour admission for 1 Member
*Sustainer Membership ($100)
All Regular Membership benefits plus FREE Hidden River Cave tour admission for 1 Member and 1 Guest
*Guarantor Membership ($250), Benefactor Membership ($500), Patron Membership ($1,000), Life Membership
All Regular Membership benefits plus FREE Hidden River Cave tour admission for 1 Member and up to 4 Guests
*Our reservation system does not currently provide a way to include member discounts for tour reservations. If you are a member, please call us at (270) 786-1466 to book your tour. Alternately, you can present your membership card when you arrive.
Please visit the American Cave Conservation Association website for additional donation options and gift membership information.
You can also mail a check or money order (U.S. Funds only) payable to:
American Cave Conservation Association • P.O. Box 409 • Horse Cave, KY 42749
A National 501 (c) 3 Nonprofit Organization.