University of Kansas, Lawrence

Name: University of Kansas
Address: 1502 Iowa St, Lawrence, 66045-7576, United States
Telephone: +1 785-864-3911

#15 among attractions in Lawrence

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The University of Kansas is a public research university with its main campus in Lawrence, Kansas, United States, and several satellite campuses, research and educational centers, medical centers, and classes across the state of Kansas. Two branch campuses are in the Kansas City metropolitan area on the Kansas side: the university's medical school and hospital in Kansas City, the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, a hospital and research center in the state's capital of Topeka, and a hospital and research center in Hays. There are also educational and research sites in Garden City, Hays, Leavenworth, Parsons, and Topeka, an agricultural education center in rural north Douglas County, and branches of the medical school in Salina and Wichita. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". ()

Alternative names: Established: 1865 (159 years ago)Coordinates: 38°57'13"N, 95°15'35"W

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1502 Iowa StLawrence 66045-7576 United States

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+1 785-864-3911

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University of Kansas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Allen Fieldhouse, Memorial Stadium, Spencer Museum of Art, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics.

0.4 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence
11 min walk • Allen Fieldhouse is an indoor arena on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It is home of the Kansas Jayhawks men's and women's basketball teams. The arena is named after Dr. Forrest C.
1 miNE
Football, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Lawrence
25 min walk • David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is a football stadium located in Lawrence, Kansas, on the campus of the University of Kansas.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Art, Art museum
Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence
24 min walk • The Spencer Museum of Art is an art museum located on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Kansas. The museum houses collection that currently numbers more than 47,000 artworks and artifacts in all media.
~1710 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, Lawrence
9 min walk • The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, often shortened to the Dole Institute, is a nonpartisan political institution located at the University of Kansas and founded by the former U.S. Senator from Kansas and 1996 Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole.
0.9 miE
Museum, Natural history museum
University of Kansas Natural History Museum, Lawrence
24 min walk • The University of Kansas Natural History Museum is part of the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute, a KU designated research center dedicated to the study of the life of the planet.
~950 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Performing arts
Lied Center of Kansas, Lawrence
5 min walk • The Lied Center of Kansas is the main performing arts center at the University of Kansas, and one of three performing arts dedicated centers on the campus.
0.8 miNE
Library
Kenneth Spencer Research Library, Lawrence
20 min walk • The Kenneth Spencer Research Library is a library at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Completed and dedicated in 1968, the library houses special collections materials including rare books, maps, archives, and photographs. The library is open to members of the public and is not limited to students and faculty members at KU.
1.7 miNE
Library
Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence
43 min walk • The Lawrence Public Library is a public library located in Lawrence, Kansas. It serves the City of Lawrence, and, through its membership in the Northeast Kansas Library System, all of the citizens of the NEKLS multi-county regional library system.
1.5 miNE
Church
Plymouth Congregational Church, Lawrence
39 min walk • Plymouth Congregational Church of Lawrence, Kansas is an affiliate of the United Church of Christ that was established in 1854, months after the Territory of Kansas was opened to settlement.
0.7 miNE
Universities and schools
Bailey Hall, Lawrence
19 min walk • Bailey Hall, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, was built in 1905. The architect was John G. Haskell who was among the architects of the Kansas State Capitol. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. As of 2013, the building is home to the Communication Studies department.
0.4 miE
38°57'15"N • 95°15'8"W
Booth Family Hall of Athletics, Lawrence
11 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Arenas and stadiums

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Kansas?

Nearby attractions include Lied Center of Kansas, Lawrence (5 min walk), Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, Lawrence (9 min walk), Booth Family Hall of Athletics, Lawrence (11 min walk), Mount Oread Civil War posts, Lawrence (17 min walk).

How to get to University of Kansas by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Kansas:

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Naismith Dr south of Murphy • Lines: 27 (12 min walk)
Oliver Residence Hall • Lines: 27 (14 min walk)