Frankfort Museums Events

Friday, June 1 10:00a
Liberty Hall Historic Site, Frankfort
Opening on the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's fateful encounter with an iceberg, this exhibit looks at Liberty Hall's collection of early 20th century dresses, including a gown by Charles Worth.

Saturday, June 2 10:00a
Headley-Whitney Museum, Lexington
This exhibit features the beautiful creations of over twenty contemporary jewelers and gem carvers. This is gems and minerals shown at their finest in necklaces, brooches, rings, eyewear, and everyday objects l

Friday, June 1 12:00p
Lexington History Museum, Lexington
The Lexington History Museum will open an exhibit to mark the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 with a reception from 5-8 p.

Friday, June 1 10:00a
Headley-Whitney Museum, Lexington
The Headley-Whitney Museum will kick off the Chinese Year of Dragon with an exhibit featuring a private collection of traditional Chinese scrolls and paintings.

Sunday, June 3 2:00p
The Art Museum at the University of Kentucky, Lexington
Navajo Rug Designs, with guided tours and art activities!

Friday, June 1 12:00p
Lexington History Museum, Lexington
The exhibit opening on Wednesday, Dec. 7, will feature a reception, 6-8 p.m., to include period swing dancing, the kick-off of a "scrap drive" in the Fayette County Schools, and "ration-style" refreshments.

Friday, June 1 12:00p
The Art Museum at the University of Kentucky, Lexington
The Proskauers' art collection, which includes sculpture, paintings, drawings, prints, and decorative arts is one of the largest and most significant bequests ever given to the Art Museum.

Saturday, June 9 5:30p
The Art Museum at the University of Kentucky, Lexington
The Art Museum is holding a fund-raising event to support the Museum's new exciting outdoor sculpture garden.

Sunday, June 17 2:00p
The Art Museum at the University of Kentucky, Lexington
A lecture by D.Y. Begay well known Navajo weaver will be givin today.

Saturday, June 16 10:30a
The Art Museum at the University of Kentucky, Lexington
A Navajo weaving techniques workshop with D.Y. Begay who is a well known Navajo weaver. The workshop is designed for educators and textile artists.