Highlands Museum and Discovery Center, Ashland

Name: Highlands Museum and Discovery Center
Address: 1620 Winchester Ave, Ashland, 41101-7639, United States
Telephone: +1 606-329-8888

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The Highlands Museum and Discovery Center is a heritage center and science center located in Ashland, Kentucky, United States. The museum displays exhibits on local history and specialized science displays for children along with providing educational outreach programs. ()

Established: 1984 (40 years ago)Coordinates: 38°28'43"N, 82°38'21"W

Address

1620 Winchester AveAshland (Ashland City Center)Ashland 41101-7639 United States

Contact

+1 606-329-8888

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Highlands Museum and Discovery Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ashland Town Center, Paramount Arts Center, Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge, Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge.

0.9 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ashland Town Center, Ashland
22 min walk • Ashland Town Center is an enclosed shopping mall located in the city of Ashland, Kentucky, United States. One of two malls serving the city, it is located on U.S. Highway 23 near downtown Ashland. The mall features more than seventy retailers and restaurants, as well as a food court.
~1180 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Paramount Arts Center, Ashland
6 min walk • The Paramount Arts Center is a historic theater located in Ashland, Kentucky, in the United States. Listed as the Paramount Theatre on the National Register of Historic Places, this theater is an important part of theater in Kentucky.
~1750 ftN
Bridge
Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge, Ashland
9 min walk • Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge is a bridge crossing the Ohio River connecting US 23 and in Ashland, Kentucky to US 52 in Coal Grove, Ohio. Opened in 1985, the bridge is named for Kentucky Governor Simeon S. Willis.
~1960 ftN
Bridge
Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge, Ashland
10 min walk • The Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge, known locally as the Old Ben, is a cantilever bridge that connects Coal Grove, Ohio to Ashland, Kentucky, crossing the Ohio River. Completed in 1932, it is named for Senator Ben M. Williamson.
~310 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Camayo Arcade, Ashland
2 min walk • The Camayo Arcade is a historic shopping arcade located along Winchester Avenue in downtown Ashland, Kentucky. It opened in July 1926 and was the first indoor shopping mall built in the state of Kentucky.
~210 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Christian Church, Ashland
2 min walk • The First Christian Church of Ashland is a historic church building at 315 17th Street in Ashland, Kentucky. It was built in 1890 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It was designed by architect Laura Rogers White. It has also been known as the Old Church of Christ. Scientist, of Ashland.
~1640 ftW
Church
St. James AME Church, Ashland
8 min walk • The St. James AME Church in Ashland, Kentucky is a historic African Methodist Episcopal church at 12th St. and Carter Avenue. It was built in 1912 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
~190 ftSW
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Ashland
1 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church in Ashland, Kentucky is a historic church building at 1600 Winchester Avenue. It has also been known as Bethesda Church. It was built in 1858 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It was then the oldest structure still being used for a church in Boyd County.
~1620 ftW
Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Ashland
8 min walk • St. Paul's Lutheran Church is a church located in Ashland, Kentucky and is affiliated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.
0.4 miSW
Italianate architecture
Culbertson House, Ashland
12 min walk • The Culbertson House in Ashland, Kentucky is an Italianate-style house built in 1876. It is located at 1520 Chestnut Dr. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
~1320 ftSW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Bath Avenue Historic District, Ashland
7 min walk • The Bath Avenue Historic District, in Ashland, Kentucky, is a 15 acres historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It included 26 contributing buildings and two contributing objects.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Highlands Museum and Discovery Center open?

Highlands Museum and Discovery Center is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Highlands Museum and Discovery Center?

Nearby attractions include First Presbyterian Church, Ashland (1 min walk), First Christian Church, Ashland (2 min walk), Ashland Commercial Historic District, Ashland (2 min walk), Paramount Arts Center, Ashland (6 min walk).

How to get to Highlands Museum and Discovery Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Highlands Museum and Discovery Center:

Train

Ashland (5 min walk)