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

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

  • Hours: Seven days a week with guided tours available every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m.
  • Current exhibits

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

  • Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. + Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Current exhibits

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, 12-5 p.m.
  • Current exhibits

UK Art Museum, 405 Rose St. | Free

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