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Free Cutural Pass keeps kids engaged all summer long

Prevent your student’s summer slump with everything from live music to art classes, thanks to the free Cultural Pass from LexArts.

The Lexington Children's Museum's Healthy Me gallery with a massive model of a mouth.

Your pass includes free general admission to the Lexington Children’s Museum during June. | Photo by LEXtoday

Want to make the most out of the summer months? Try a Cultural Pass from LexArts — offering kiddos in grades K-12 unprecedented access to museums, performances, tours, and cultural experiences throughout the Horse Capital of the World.

Simply visit your nearest school, library, or LexArts itself to pick up your student’s pass and start experiencing all Lexington has to offer.

Pro tip: Cultural Pass cards double as a free LexTran bus pass this summer.

Can’t miss highlights

Art Farm, Day Pass
Available Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., your pass grants you full access to this combination artist incubator and free school.

UK Art Museum, Guided Group Tours
Peruse a permanent collection boasting 5,000+ pieces, as well as temporary exhibitions, representing diverse cultures and time periods throughout history.

Carnegie Center, Free Books
Visit the Arnow Reading Room for a free book then head upstairs for a tour of the SkyDome gallery.

Lexington Art League, Project Pick Up
Swing by the Loudoun House for a swag bag full of everything you need for your next art project.

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