Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington

Name: Living Arts and Science Center
Address: 362 N Martin Luther King Blvd, Lexington, 40508-1889, United States
Telephone: +1 859-252-5222

#14 among attractions in Lexington

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Living Arts & Science Center, formerly the George B. Kinkead House, is an art and education center housed in an historic mansion in Lexington, Kentucky. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was donated to the center by the Kinkead family in 1981. ()

Coordinates: 38°2'56"N, 84°29'19"W

Address

362 N Martin Luther King BlvdNorth LimestoneLexington 40508-1889 United States

Contact

+1 859-252-5222

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Day trips

Living Arts and Science Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rupp Arena, Lexington History Center, Kentucky Theater, Hunt-Morgan House.

0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rupp Arena, Lexington
20 min walk • Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center is an arena located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States.
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum
Lexington History Center, Lexington
13 min walk • The Lexington History Center once housed several independent history museums in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. It was located in the former Fayette County Courthouse until 2012 when the city closed the building for renovation.
0.5 miSW
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
13 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
0.4 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunt-Morgan House, Lexington
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Monuments and statues
John Hunt Morgan Memorial, Lexington
13 min walk • The John Hunt Morgan Memorial in Lexington, Kentucky, is a monument created during the Jim Crow era, as a tribute to Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, who was from Lexington and is buried in Lexington Cemetery.
0.5 miW
Monuments and statues
John C. Breckinridge Memorial, Lexington
14 min walk • The John C. Breckinridge Memorial, originally on the courthouse lawn of Lexington, Kentucky, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1997, as part of the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS. It commemorates John C.
0.5 miW
Italianate architecture
Higgins Block, Lexington
14 min walk • The Higgins Block, also known as the Fayette Cigar Store, in Lexington, Kentucky, is a 3-story brick building designed by John McMurtry and constructed in 1872.
0.6 miW
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
Lexington Opera House, Lexington
15 min walk • The Lexington Opera House is a theatre located at 401 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1886, the Opera House replaced the former theatre, located on the corner of Main and Broadway, after fire destroyed it in January 1886.
0.4 miW
Park
Courthouse Plaza, Lexington
11 min walk • The United States Post Office and Court House is a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky located in Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1934, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
0.5 miW
Music venue, Nightlife
The Dame, Lexington
14 min walk • The Dame was a music hall in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The venue hosted live music seven nights a week from local, regional, and national headlining acts. Nick Sprouse and Cole Skinner served as talent buyers.
~1940 ftSW
Church
Central Christian Church, Lexington
10 min walk • The Central Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, is a historic church at 207 E. Short Street, and an active congregation of the Christian Church.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Living Arts and Science Center open?

Living Arts and Science Center is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Living Arts and Science Center?

Nearby attractions include Episcopal Burying Ground and Chapel, Lexington (3 min walk), Kinkeadtown, Lexington (4 min walk), Lyric Theater & Cultural Arts Center, Lexington (5 min walk), Institute 193, Lexington (9 min walk).

How to get to Living Arts and Science Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Living Arts and Science Center:

Bus

Lextran Transit Center (15 min walk)
1686 - Transit Center High Street • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (15 min walk)