Filson Information

The Filson is located in the historic Old Louisville Neighborhood at 1310 S. 3rd Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40208.  

Directions  

From Interstate 65 S: Take exit 135 (St. Catherine Street) and turn right at the end of the ramp. Follow St. Catherine until you come to Third Street, then turn left. Continue down Third Street through two stoplights. The Filson is immediately on your right just past W. Ormsby Ave.  

From Interstate 65 N: Take exit 135 (St. Catherine Street) and turn left at the end of the ramp. Follow St. Catherine until you come to Third Street, then turn left. Continue down Third Street through two stoplights. The Filson is immediately on your right just past W. Ormsby Ave.  

Parking  

The Filson has parking lots on the north and south sides of the Ferguson Mansion, Wood Carriage House, and Owsley Brown II History Center. The Filson also owns an adjacent lot at the northeast corner of Ormsby and Third Streets. Accessible parking is available on the south side of the campus, and all parking on the north side allows for stairs-free accessible entrance to our buildings as well. Parking for all Filson events, research, and tours is free of charge. Street parking is also available nearby on Third Street and Ormsby Avenue.  

Accessibility  

The Filson Historical Society’s campus is accessible to people with physical disabilities.  

Accessibility features include:  

• Designated handicap parking located on the south side of the Ferguson Mansion and Owsley Brown II History Center  
• Accessible doors located on both sides of the Wood Carriage House and Owsley Brown II History Center  
• Elevators  

Weather 

The weather in Louisville in early November is typically cool to cold with highs in the 40s or 50s. Expect cloudy conditions and maybe some rain! We’re located in the Ohio River Valley, making our weather patterns somewhat unpredictable!  

Dining and Drinks 

Louisville is home to many unique restaurants, bars, and coffee shops! We’ve selected a few of our favorites near the Filson and the Galt House, but you can check out a fuller listing of food and beverage options in the Louisville visitor guide here: https://www.gotolouisville.com/travel-tools/visitor-guide/.

Near the Filson

Coffee

Restaurants & Bars

Near the Galt House

Things to do and see 

We hope you’ll explore Louisville while you’re in town. Check out a complete listing of museums, parks, historic sites, galleries, and more in the Louisville visitor guide here:  https://www.gotolouisville.com/travel-tools/visitor-guide/.

The Filson is located in the historic Old Louisville Neighborhood. Explore the area with the Filson’s self-guided walking tour! The tour will take you through the neighborhood using an ArcGIS StoryMap featuring images and information from the Filson’s collections. Click here to explore: https://storymaps.com/stories/d9750658e3224e7fb5c0555fd16c6837