Lexington - University of Kentucky
John Bowman began the Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1865, which was renamed the University of Kentucky in 1916. Guided tours of the Lexington campus depart from the visitor center.
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | Closed |
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Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Related Attractions
University of Kentucky Art Museum
The University of Kentucky Art Museum in Lexington features changing exhibits from its permanent collection of almost 4,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts, as well as special loan exhibits.
University of Kentucky Art Museum
405 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40508
United States
405 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40508
United States
Phone 1 (859) 257-5716
Fax 1 (859) 323-1994
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
University of Kentucky Basketball Museum (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The University of Kentucky Basketball Museum in Lexington features the history of the sport through a variety of hands-on and presentation exhibits.
The University of Kentucky Basketball Museum in Lexington features the history of the sport through a variety of hands-on and presentation exhibits.
William S Webb Museum of Anthropology (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The Webb Museum of Anthropology was founded in 1931 to house anthropology collections. Exhibits trace human history in Kentucky from 12,500 BC to the present. The museum also stores ethnographic and archaeological materials.
The Webb Museum of Anthropology was founded in 1931 to house anthropology collections. Exhibits trace human history in Kentucky from 12,500 BC to the present. The museum also stores ethnographic and archaeological materials.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
