LexArts

Central Kentucky Arts Directory

Museums


American Saddlebred Museum

The American Saddlebred Museum presents the traditions and heritage of the American Saddlebred Horse through the collection, perservation and display of artifacts, fine art, photography and the written word. The museum is located on the grounds of the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park.

4083 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
Phone: 859.259.2746
Web: www.asbmuseum.org

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Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate

Ashland is an Historic House Museum dedicated to preserving the legacy of kentucky's greatest statesman, Henry Clay. The 17-acre site includes an 1856 Italianate mansion, six original historic outbuildings, formal gardnes, walking trails and a seasonal ourdoor cafe.

120 Sycamore Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40502
Phone: 859.266.8581
Web: www.henryclay.org

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Bluegrass Heritage Museum

The museum collects, preserves and exhibits objects valuable to the history of Winchester-Clark County and the entire Bluegrass region. The museum educates visitors about the area's people and culture and the influence of the Bluegrass region upon the history of America.

217 South Main Street
Winchester, Kentucky 40391
Phone: 859.745.1358
Web: www.bgheritage.com

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Explorium of Lexington

The Explorium of Lexington offers adventures in fun and learning. With nine discovery zones filled with interactive exhibits designed to inspire imagination and curiosity, kids of all ages have experiences that can last a lifetime.

440 West Short Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.258.3253
Web: www.exploriumlexington.com

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Georgetown & Scott County Museum

The Georgetown & Scott County Museum's mission is to provide exhibits and programs that celebrate community history and tell the stories of the citizens of Georgetown and Scott County - how they have influenced and been influenced by the region, state and nation in which they lived.

229 East Main Street
Georgetown, Kentucky 40324
Phone: 502.863.6201
Web: www.scottcountymuseum.org

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Headley-Whitney Museum

The Headley-Whitney Museumfeaturres the work of founder George Headley in his Jewel Room, Library and Shell Grotto in addition to the Mary Lou Whitney Estate Dollhouses. The main gallery holds a wide variety of temporary exhibits.

4435 Old Frankfort Pike
Lexington, Kentucky 40510
Phone: 859.255.6653
Web: www.headley-whitney.org

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Hopewell Museum

Since its opening in December 1995, the Hopewell Museum has offered changing exhibits in the art and history of Bourbon County and central Kentucky.

800 Pleasant Street
Paris, Kentucky 40361-1734
Phone: 859.987.7274
Web: www.hopewellmuseum.org

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Hunt-Morgan House/Alexander T. Hunt Civil War Museum

Built in 1814, the Hunt-Morgan House has a collection of early Kentucky furniture, antique porcelain and nineteenth century paintings that capture the elegance of the Hunt and Morgan families. the Alexander T. Hunt Civil War Museum, on the second floor of the Hunt-Morgan House, features an extensive collection of Civil War relics and memorobilia.

201 North Mill Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.253.0362
Web: www.bluegrasstrust.org

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International Museum of the Horse

The INternational Museum of the Horse is committed to educating the general public, equestrian and academic communities about the relationship between man and the horse throughout history and the world. Engaging permanent exhibitions tell stories of the horse while temporary exhibitions highlight specific cultural histories as well as the best in equine fine art. In addition, the Mary Jane Gallaher Memorial Research Center at IMH is a diverse library and archive offering students and scholars a rich collection of materials relating to the history and culture of the horse.

4089 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
Phone: 859.259.4232
Web: www.imh.org

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Lexington History Museum

The Lexington History Museum is a regional museum and historical society operating from the 1900 building that housed the Fayette County courts until 2001. The museum offers exhibits in seven galleries and conducts regular educational programming.

215 West Main Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.254.0530
Web: www.lexingtonhistorymuseum.org

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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

The restored Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is a living history museum where the tangible reminders of an extraordinary society are preserved. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is a place of learning. Its 3,000 acres of preserved farmland, 34 restored buildings and extensive museum collection reveal much about the Shakers as well as the wonders of nature.

3501 Lexington Road
Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330
Phone: 859.734.5411
Web: www.shakervillageky.org

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Tuska Museum at the Breakers

The Tuska Museum honors the life and work of American artist John Regis Tuska (1931-1998).

147 Old Park Avenue
Lexington, Kentucky 40502
Phone: 859.255.1379
Web: www.tuskastudio.com

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University of Kentucky Art Museum

The UK Art Museum's permanent collection of over 4,000 objects features nineteenth and twentieth century European and American works; photographs; decorative arts including a collection of Tiffany glass; Italian Baroque paintings; contemporary and old master prints; African and pre-Columbian sculpture; and regional art. The museum also features a variety of changing exhibitions.

Singletary Center for the Arts
Rose Street and Euclid Avenue
Lexington, Kentucky 40506
Phone: 859.257.5716
Web: www.uky.edu/artmuseum

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William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology

The William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology is part of the University of Kentucky Department of Anthropology. Exhibits are located in Lafferty Hall on the main campus.

211 Lafferty Hall
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40506
Phone: 859.257.8208
Web: www.uky.edu/AS/anthropology/museum

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Woodford County Historical Society Museum

The Woodford County Historical Society Museum features items of significance to Woodford County history. Permanent and changeable exhibits allow visitors to catch a glimpse of Woodford County's past. the collection contains many items of Civil War memorobilia.

121 Rose Hill
Versailles, Kentucky 40383
Phone: 859.873.6786
Web: www.woodfordkyhistory.org

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