Watkins Museum of History, Lawrence

Name: Watkins Museum of History
Address: 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, 66044-2961, United States
Telephone: +1 785-841-4109

#3 among attractions in Lawrence

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Watkins Museum of History is a museum in Lawrence, Kansas that is managed by the Douglas County Historical Society. It provides programs and public events, educational resources and activities, and changing exhibits about the heritage of Douglas County. ()

Coordinates: 38°57'50"N, 95°14'10"W

Address

1047 Massachusetts StOreadLawrence 66044-2961 United States

Contact

+1 785-841-4109

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Day trips

Watkins Museum of History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Stadium, Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas Natural History Museum, Kenneth Spencer Research Library.

0.6 miW
Football, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Lawrence
15 min walk • David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is a football stadium located in Lawrence, Kansas, on the campus of the University of Kansas.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art, Art museum
Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence
14 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.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Natural history museum
University of Kansas Natural History Museum, Lawrence
15 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.
0.7 miSW
Library
Kenneth Spencer Research Library, Lawrence
18 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.
~1900 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church, Lawrence
10 min walk • Saint Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church at 900 New York Street in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It was built in 1910 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
0.5 miN
Library
Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence
13 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.
~1010 ftNE
Classes and workshops, Paint and pottery studios, Art gallery
Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence
5 min walk • The Lawrence Arts Center is located in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It is a regional hub for visual and performing arts, contemporary exhibitions, film, and lectures.
~270 ftSE
Romanesque architecture
Douglas County Courthouse, Lawrence
2 min walk • The Douglas County Courthouse in Lawrence, Kansas is a three-and-a-half-story stone building built in 1903. It was designed by noted 19th-century architect John G. Haskell in association with another architect, Frederick C. Gunn. It is a Richardsonian Romanesque work.
~1010 ftN
Church
Plymouth Congregational Church, Lawrence
5 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 miSW
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.
~880 ftN
Street
Massachusetts Street, Lawrence
5 min walk • Massachusetts Street is the main street that runs through the central business district of downtown Lawrence, Kansas. It begins just south of the Kansas River at Sixth Street and continues south until reaching Haskell Indian Nations University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Watkins Museum of History open?

Watkins Museum of History is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Watkins Museum of History?

Nearby attractions include Douglas County Courthouse, Lawrence (2 min walk), The Granada, Lawrence (2 min walk), Granada Theater, Lawrence (2 min walk), Lawrence's Downtown Historic District, Lawrence (5 min walk).

How to get to Watkins Museum of History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Watkins Museum of History:

Train

Lawrence (16 min walk)

Bus

Bailey Hall • Lines: 27 (19 min walk)
Jayhawk @ Budig • Lines: 27 (20 min walk)