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

More from LEXtoday
Support local organizations by cleaning out your closets and cabinets.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town.
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
We’re highlighting the 23 best parks that Lexington, KY has to offer — complete with splash pads, playgrounds, walking trails, and even a few dog-friendly spots.
A veteran turns to bourbon, mindfulness, and storytelling to navigate PTSD and find purpose.
Discover expert tips and all the supplies you need to dive into your next stitching project.
Check out the co-working community that Lexington writers and New York Times bestsellers call home.
A guide to skating, skiing, and snow-filled fun close to home.
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts more than one million people nationwide to help record the bird population.