Support Us Button Widget

Free art galleries in Lexington, KY

Add a little color and light to your days with these free art galleries.

Two women standing in front of a wall of art at the LASC.

See the rotating art exhibits at LASC’s Glo Gallery. | Photo courtesy of @lasclex

Fool’s Spring, Second Winter, Spring of Deception ... does anyone know what season we’re in?

In case we can expect that Third Winter, we thought we’d add a little color to your day with some free + pay-what-you-can art exhibits around town.

ArtHouse Kentucky, 576 E. Third St. | Free

  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Current exhibits

Gold Crown Gallery, 128 Deweese St.| Free

Institute 193, 215 N. Limestone | Free

LexArts Gallery at Arts Place, 161 N. Mill St. | Free

  • Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. + Saturday, 12-5 p.m.
  • Current exhibit

Lexington Art League, 209 Castlewood Dr. | Free

A person standing next to a blue penguin at 21c Lexington.

Check the 21c Lexington calendar to explore artistic events like Mocktails at the Museum. | Photo by @asiseetheworld

21c Museum Hotel, 167 W. Main St. | Free

Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. | Pay what you can

Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St. | Free

  • Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. + Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Current exhibits

UK Art Museum, 405 Rose St. | Free

More from LEXtoday
Shop local at these holiday markets showcasing Lexington-based vendors, Kentucky businesses, artists, and craftspeople.
Three Lexington-area residents tested their wits and nerves on Netflix’s global competition. From the casting process to the games themselves, the experience challenged them in unexpected ways.
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the Horse Capital of the World.
Our favorite dine-in and carry-out options for Thanksgiving dinner in Lexington this year, plus local ingredients.
Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.
Potholes happen, but fixing them starts with a simple report. Here’s how to alert the right team and keep Lexington’s streets in better shape.
Explore these dog-friendly places in LEX — from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night with your four-legged friends.
Lace up for a little pre-feast fitness. Local races across Central Kentucky are bringing runners, walkers, and families together to celebrate the season.
Help keep Lexington’s waterways clean by painting a local storm drain with important pollution prevention messaging.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.