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Spencer Museum of Art

A sight in KU Campus, Lawrence, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Why go

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

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 KU Natural History Museum and KU Campanile and Memorial Drive.

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

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    KU Natural History Museum

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

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    KU Campanile and Memorial Drive

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

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Jayhawk Cafe

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

    Drinks · 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 · 0.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Spencer Museum of Art 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

Spencer Museum of Art 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 Spencer Museum of Art itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

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

Getting there

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Address
1301 Mississippi St, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA
Coordinates
38.95965, -95.24458
Destination
Lawrence, Kansas

Spencer Museum of Art: quick answers

How much time do you need at Spencer Museum of Art?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Spencer Museum of Art. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Spencer Museum of Art?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is Spencer Museum of Art free?

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

Where is Spencer Museum of Art?

Spencer Museum of Art is at 1301 Mississippi St, 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 Spencer Museum of Art?

Spencer Museum of Art appears on Kansas City to Omaha, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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