Top rated Museums in Lexington

Experience the best that Lexington has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 47 places from Museum category.

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Bluegrass Heritage Museum
Museum
The region's history from Native Americans to modern times is explored in multiple exhibits.
4.90 (80 reviews) (~28.61 km from centre)
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Cane Ridge Meeting House
Historical landmark
👍👍 I've read a lot about Cane Ridge and how the revival started here in 1801 years ago. I finally got to visit this year. The curator was wonderful. I also had quiet time in the church to pray and read. I highly suggest taking the time to come visit. I prayed for another revival to come soon to the...
4.90 (80 reviews) (~37.87 km from centre)
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Abners Mill Fellowship Chapel
Museum
4.90 (37 reviews) (~61.5 km from centre)
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John Rankin House
Historical landmark
👍👍 This is my 2nd visit to Rankin House. My first was nearly 20 years ago and the improvements they've made are astounding. They have brought the house back closer to its original look. They've also added a visitor center and parking lot which we're not there 20 years ago. It's an incredible part of hi...
4.80 (260 reviews) (~96.83 km from centre)
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Aviation Museum of Kentucky
Museum
Airport-based venue with exhibits & educational programs showcasing the science & history of flight.
4.80 (209 reviews) (~9 km from centre)
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Kentucky Gateway Museum Center
Museum
Regional history museum with over 4,000 artifacts, a fine art gallery & genealogy research center.
4.80 (162 reviews) (~92.36 km from centre)
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John Parker House
Museum
👍👍 House was fun to explore and there are some cool artifacts. The best part of the tour was the tour guide / story teller! He will sit you down and keep you captivated for over 30 minutes listening to the story of John Parker. An amazing story and awesome monologue will captivate you until the end!
4.80 (111 reviews) (~96.47 km from centre)
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William Whitley House State Historic Site
Historical landmark
👍👍 Who is cave tastic. If you listen real close you can hear locomotive blowing in wind. Engines whaao nah ohhna n`°ewah..Look close just listen cornstock Jon Logan tecumseh's are still singing .songs of the land and sky..
4.80 (78 reviews) (~64.47 km from centre)
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Ward Hall
Museum
Stately Greek Revival mansion from the 1850s, with docent-led tours through its period interiors.
4.80 (57 reviews) (~19.61 km from centre)
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Red River Museum
Museum
👍👍 The Red River Museum is a little piece of heaven for any history buff or really anyone interested in the history of eastern kentucky. The staff and owners are extremely nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend anyone visiting the Natural Bridge or really anywhere in the RRG to stop by the Red...
4.80 (46 reviews) (~54.56 km from centre)
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Oldham County History Center
Historical society
👍👍 Great small museum and local archives with variety of artifacts on display. Designated by National Park Service as an Naial Underground Railroad Facility and Site.
4.80 (42 reviews) (~86.99 km from centre)
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Ark Encounter
Museum
Massive ship with 3 decks depicting Biblical tale of Noah's Ark, with interactive exhibits & zoo.
4.70 (32.1K reviews) (~65.07 km from centre)
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Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
Museum
Stately 19th-century home & grounds of politician Henry Clay, with tours, exhibits, trails & more.
4.70 (823 reviews) (~2.48 km from centre)
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Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center
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) (~0.68 km from centre)
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Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
State park
Self-guided tours of the Civil War battleground, plus a museum with battle video & war relics.
4.70 (565 reviews) (~58.67 km from centre)
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High Bridge Park
Park
👍👍 We had a wonderful time walking around and enjoying the scenery!!
4.70 (455 reviews) (~31.84 km from centre)
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Waveland State Historic Site
History museum
Antebellum plantation featuring a Greek Revival home & original outbuildings, plus events.
4.70 (385 reviews) (~9.07 km from centre)
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Old Bardstown Village & Civil
Museum
Site with an American civil war museum, dedicated women's museum & 10 colonial era log cabins.
4.70 (364 reviews) (~88.62 km from centre)
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White Hall Historic Site
Museum
1800s Italianate mansion with period rooms & outbuildings & expansive grounds with picnic areas.
4.70 (321 reviews) (~26.88 km from centre)
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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) (~11.76 km from centre)
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