Children's Museums
The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center
📍 1620 Winchester Ave #0, Ashland, KY 41101🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center
Kid-friendly heritage & science center. Heritage museum with historical exhibits as well as interactive, kid-friendly science activities. The Clark Discovery Floor features state-of-the-art interactive exhibits that rivals exhibits found in much larger cities, including career try-on experiences (such as a veterinary area), climbing structures, water tables, and ball machines. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 226 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Museum of Education, Heritage, Culture
- Location
- Ashland, KY
- Hours
- Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm (closed Sun-Mon)
- Admission
- $10 adults/children, $8 military/seniors, free under 2
- Special Program
- Museums for All - $4 admission with EBT card
💡 Did You Know?
- The Clark Discovery Floor features state-of-the-art interactive exhibits that rivals exhibits found in much larger cities, including career try-on experiences (such as a veterinary area), climbing structures, water tables, and ball machines
- Offers affordable admission through the Museums for All program, providing EBT cardholders discounted entry at $4 per person (up to 4 people) with photo ID
- Features a 4th floor venue space that can accommodate large events with capacity for hundreds of people, equipped with attached parking garage, prep kitchen, tables, chairs, and variable lighting settings
- The museum contains both a modern discovery floor and a basement-level original children's area, providing diverse interactive learning experiences across multiple levels
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan to spend 2-3+ hours exploring, especially if visiting with children. The Clark discovery floor has enough activities (career try-ons, climbing structures, water tables, ball machines) to easily fill multiple hours.
- Families with EBT cards can save significantly with the Museums for All program—admission is only $4 per person (up to 4 people) with photo ID, reducing a family of 4 cost from $40 to $16.
- Don't miss the basement children's area alongside the newer top-floor Clark discovery floor. Both spaces offer unique exhibits with different activities, giving you more value in one visit.
- Young children will love the career exploration areas (especially the vet station), water tables, and interactive play spaces. The museum has clean bathrooms and a dedicated nursing room for parents.
- Follow their Facebook page for event announcements and updates. The museum appears to have low crowds during regular visiting hours, making walk-ins easy without long waits.
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