UK Art Museum

Inside the Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40506-0241

The mission of the UK Art Museum is to promote the understanding and appreciation of art to enhance the quality of life for people of Kentucky through collecting, exhibiting, preserving, and interpreting outstanding works of visual art from all cultures. Home to a collection of more than 4,800 objects, the Art Museum presents both special exhibitions and shows of work from its permanent collection. Admission is free and hourly reservations are required.
Entrance to the UK Art Museum
UK Art Museum exterior entrance facing Avenue of Champions
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HOURS

Tuesday – Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 12 to 5 pm
Sundays, Mondays, and University Holidays: CLOSED

ADMISSION

Book your hourly reservation online and bring your confirmation (digital or print) when you arrive. Tickets are valid only for the hour selected.
All admission to exhibitions is FREE.

UK Visitors Parking

LOCATION

In the Singletary Center for the Arts
405 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40506-0241

PHONE

(859) 257-5716

COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES

  • Face masks must be worn by all visitors older than 2, and by all staff members
  • Capacity reduced and controlled to 50 visitors at any time
  • Visitors showing signs of illness at any time will be asked to return when they are healthy
  • Visitors must use provided hand sanitizer upon entry
  • Social distancing is required and will be enforced; parties may remain together; children must stay with adults at all times
  • Follow social-distancing markers in place at the entrance and elsewhere
  • Follow signs noting the direction of traffic in the galleries
  • Credit or debit cards only; no cash permitted for any purchases

PARKING

WEEKENDS:
Park for FREE behind the Museum or in any UK "E" parking lot.

WEEKDAYS:
Metered parking is available in the Singletary Center circle, off Rose Street (45 minutes max) and the Student Center parking lot (two hours max).

BUS PARKING: Drivers can drop students at the Wildcat Plaza circle on the Avenue of Champions (Euclid Avenue) between Limestone Avenue and Rose Street across from Memorial Coliseum. Drivers can park there but must remain with the bus.

TOURS

Guided tours can be scheduled for groups and classes of all ages during museum hours on Tuesdays through Fridays. We offer a variety of tours to choose from and some tours can be arranged as Virtual Tours as well. Tours are FREE but must be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance. For more details and to book a tour for your group, see our Tours page.

MUSEUM GIFT SHOP

The Art Museum's gift shop carries a variety of unique merchandise including jewelry, scarves, art books, children’s items, creativity kits, cards, stationery, and much more. Find a special treat for yourself or the perfect gift for any occasion.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Personal photography of the permanent collection is permitted using available light only. Tripods, flash attachments, or other lighting and movie and video cameras are not permitted in the Museum without special permission.

interior entrance to the UK Art Museum
UK Art Museum interior entrance from Singletary Center
Accessibility

Accessible parking spaces can be found in the parking lot located behind the Singletary Center off Patterson Drive.  The Art Museum can be entered through the western exterior entrance across from the Gatton Student Center.  Assistance can be requested at the main desk and an elevator is available to reach exhibition displays on the second floor.