Best Museums in Lexington, United States to visit (UPDATED March, 2024)

Museum

Stately 19th-century home & grounds of politician Henry Clay, with tours, exhibits, trails & more.

4.70 (823 reviews)

Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center image

Event venue

👍👍 Last night was my first time at the Lyric after living here for almost 30 years. It's an awesome theatre with just good space. But then when you go out to a blues celebration for the likes of MR. Tee Dee Young, it will be a fantastic evening guaranteed!

4.70 (618 reviews)

Battle of Lexington State Historic Site

State park

Historic home, gardens & orchards that were the site of a 3-day Civil War battle, open for tours.

4.70 (439 reviews)

Waveland State Historic Site

History museum

Antebellum plantation featuring a Greek Revival home & original outbuildings, plus events.

4.70 (385 reviews)

Mary Todd Lincoln House

Historical place museum

Historic childhood home of the First Lady of the United States from 1861-1865, with tours & events.

4.60 (619 reviews)

Aviation Museum of Kentucky

Museum

Airport-based venue with exhibits & educational programs showcasing the science & history of flight.

4.80 (209 reviews)

International Museum of the Horse

Archaeological museum

👍👍 Even if you never really thought about horses this place is great. There's so much history and things to learn. Also there's a short horse show where you can pet the horses. This is a truly beautiful place that your whole family is going to enjoy

4.70 (290 reviews)

University Chapel & Galleries

Museum

19th-century campus auditorium hosting events & a museum featuring exhibitions about Robert E. Lee.

4.60 (293 reviews)

The Living Arts & Science Center

Museum

👍👍 A beautiful place. I love their art crafting room and nature study room. They have so many amazing animal we never seen before. By the way A children’s place like this place would cost $25+ at the city we came from. Here only $8. 👍

4.70 (142 reviews)