The best museums in Lawrence in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Lawrence, United States, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Lawrence? These are the best ones:

  1. Spencer Museum of Art1

    Spencer Museum of Art

     Lawrence, KS
    The Spencer Museum of Art, located in Lawrence, Kansas, is an art museum operated by the University of Kansas. It offers a diverse collection of art, making it a significant cultural institution in the region.
  2. Lawrence Arts Center2

    Lawrence Arts Center

     Lawrence, KS
    The Lawrence Arts Center, situated in Lawrence, Kansas, United States, serves as a regional center for a variety of arts. It offers a diverse range of visual and performing arts, contemporary exhibitions, film screenings, and lectures. This makes it a vibrant and dynamic destination for art enthusiasts and tourists alike, providing a rich cultural experience.
  3. Watkins Community Museum of History3

    Watkins Community Museum of History

     Lawrence, KS
  4. Haskell Cultural Center and Museum4

    Haskell Cultural Center and Museum

     Lawrence, KS
    The Haskell Cultural Center and Museum opened on September 14, 2002, with the vision of respectfully serving as a steward of living tribal materials, traditions, and cultural arts. Using these tools as a vehicle of transmission, the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum truthfully conveys the story of
  5. KU Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum5

    KU Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum

     Lawrence, KS
    The galleries of the University of Kansas Natural History Museum are located in Dyche Hall, situated on the main campus of the university in Lawrence, Kansas. The museum is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. This information is crucial for planning a visit to the museum.

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