Top rated Museums in Lexington, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

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 17 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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) (~0.78 km from centre)

Nostalgia Station Toy Museum

Museum

Museum featuring a variety of model trains & other toys in a restored depot dating to 1911.

4.70 (78 reviews) (~20.08 km from centre)

Jack Jouett House Historic Site

Museum

👍👍 My friend and I enjoyed this cute little home. It is free to visit but donations recommended. If your going to be in the area then it's worth a stop. It's always great to learn about history. Entire length of time spent here is about an hour. None of the furnishings are original but from the era. Sa...

4.70 (32 reviews) (~25.38 km from centre)

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) (~0.74 km from centre)

Ft. Boonesborough

State park

👍👍 This was a nice place to take my fiancé that is not from this area. He loves history and all the tools and techniques that was there. Great place to visit for all ages.

4.60 (403 reviews) (~26.14 km from centre)

American Saddlebred Museum

Museum

Museum with artifacts, trophies, tack & artwork tracing the history of American Saddlebred horses.

4.60 (90 reviews) (~11.64 km from centre)

Fort Boonesborough State Park

State park

Reconstructed Colonial fort featuring exhibits, plus demonstrations by people in period dress.

4.50 (1.9K reviews) (~26.22 km from centre)

Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum

Rail museum

👍👍 This was a great family adventure. The train ride was very fun and educational as well. Our weather was great and we enjoyed the hobo ride.

4.50 (474 reviews) (~23.01 km from centre)

Civil War Fort!!!!

Hiking area

4.30 (51 reviews) (~27.05 km from centre)

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Top rated Museums in Lexington, United States