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The nonprofit American Cave Conservation Association (ACCA) operates Hidden River Cave and the American Cave Museum as part of our educational initiative to support the protection of caves, karstlands, and groundwater resources.

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What Visitors Are Saying About Hidden River Cave

See why visitors consistently rate Hidden River Cave and the American Cave Museum as one of the top attractions in Horse Cave, Kentucky. Read authentic reviews from guests who have experienced our guided cave tours, the American Cave Museum, and our Off-Trail Cave Adventure Tour. We’re also honored to have received Tripadvisor’s prestigious Travelers’ Choice Award in 2026. Please click to see our Tripadvisor reviews

Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum

4.8

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Jeremy Fry

3 days ago

The cave was a bit small but the team's energy made up for it. They were all really awesome. Our tour guide, Jillian, was amazing. Her upbeat personality and genuine excitement to show people the cave really sold it. The museum portion was decent. Definitely had a few things to teach about caves and the area.

Dan Lech

4 days ago

Abigail did a great job leading our tour!

Nicolle Cox

4 days ago

Such a great tour, the swing bridge was really cool, sunset dome was the gem but the whole experience was wonderful. Abigail was a great guide, we had a lot of fun!

Phil Hoffman

5 days ago

My guide Kayleigh was awesome, charming and very knowledgeable about the cave and its history. I had mentioned that my wife was not able to walk through the cave due to physical issues, so Kayleigh suggested that she come into the center, take the elevator down to the viewing platform at the mouth of the cave, and Kayleigh would tell the tale of the cave on the platform rather than as the tour progressed. Very thoughtful, and very appreciated. The cave itself, while perhaps not as scenic as Lurray Cavern, was still a very fun visit, particularly in light of its somewhat checkered past. Well worth the stop, and the museum was quite interesting as well.

Tiffany

7 days ago

The tour was awesome, our guide was friendly and funny.

Sarah Adashek

7 days ago

Excellent tour and guide. Knowledgeable and fun! 750 steps seems like a lot, but was broken up into sections to make manageable.

Brianne Mueller

7 days ago

I’m so glad we decided to stop by! Such a great tour, the guide was incredibly informative and the cave itself is gorgeous. Highly recommend!

Stormfather

7 days ago

Very cool cave, lots of interesting history and cool domes

Caitlyn Coates

1 week ago

Our tour guide Jay was amazing! He was super knowledgeable about the cave as well as the ecosystems within it. He welcomed all questions and eagerly gave us hands down the best cave tour we had in KY! Would highly recommend Jay at Hidden River Tours for your next cave tour!

Joe Goldman

1 week ago

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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.

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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

Hidden River Cave & The American Cave Museum are operated by the American Cave Conservation Association,

A National 501 (c) 3 Nonprofit Organization.