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KU Natural History Museum

A sight in KU Campus, Lawrence, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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KU Natural History Museum in KU Campus, Lawrence
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Why go

Home to a famous 1890s panorama of North American wildlife and fossils.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Lawrence, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Spencer Museum of Art and Jayhawk Cafe.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
KU Campus
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Lawrence, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Spencer Museum of Art

    Free university museum with a wide collection from Asian art to American painting.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Jayhawk Cafe

    'The Hawk,' a campus bar since 1919 with a warren of rooms.

    Drinks · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    KU Campanile and Memorial Drive

    WWII memorial bell tower on Mount Oread with views over the Kansas River valley.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Wheatfields Bakery Cafe

    Wood-fired bread bakery and cafe off Mass Street, good for breakfast or sandwiches.

    Food · 0.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Raven Book Store

    Independent bookshop on Mass Street known for its mystery section.

    Shopping · 0.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Liberty Hall

    Historic downtown venue showing indie films and hosting concerts.

    Activity · 1.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

KU Natural History Museum is a stop on our Kansas City to Omaha route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Lawrence

KU Natural History Museum is our only sight pick in Lawrence; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Lawrence guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Lawrence run from 37°F in January to 90°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For KU Natural History Museum itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Lawrence from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Lawrence weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for KU Natural History Museum, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Dyche Hall, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA
Coordinates
38.95847, -95.24368
Destination
Lawrence, Kansas

KU Natural History Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at KU Natural History Museum?

Plan on about an hour at KU Natural History Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit KU Natural History Museum?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is KU Natural History Museum free?

Yes, we list KU Natural History Museum as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is KU Natural History Museum?

KU Natural History Museum is at Dyche Hall, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA, in KU Campus. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include KU Natural History Museum?

KU Natural History Museum appears on Kansas City to Omaha, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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