Fort Knox Attractions
Some 30 mi. south-west of Louisville is Fort Knox, where most of the United States' gold reserves are stored. There is an interesting Cavalry Museum.
Fort Knox (pop. 12,000) is a US Army post. It has a daily population of more than 30,000.
Fort Knox (pop. 12,000) is a US Army post. It has a daily population of more than 30,000.
Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor
Exhibits at the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor in Fort Knox include German and Japanese war artifacts, foreign tanks and weapons as well as mementos of General S Patton. Armored vehicles from WWI through Desert Storm are on display.
Hours
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Wheelchair loan or rental
US Bullion Depository
The US Bullion Depository at Fort Knox holds a large portion of the US gold reserve. The 1936 treasure house is bombproof; its walls and roof are faced with huge granite blocks lined with concrete and steel. The vault has also held the British Crown Jewels, the Magna Carta, the Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence.
