ATTRACTIONS

Attractions in Lawrence, KS

Lawrence is a city literally bustling with activity! You'll find a wide array of exciting, cultural, educational and entertaining experiences everywhere you look!

Family Activities

KU Natural History Museum
14th Street & Jayhawk Boulevard
(785) 864-4450
nhm.ku.edu
Nationally recognized for its public exhibits and collections, research and graduate education, the museum's exhibits focus on the biological diversity of the Great Plains. Fossil exhibits...

Museums

Kenneth Spencer Research Library
1450 Poplar Lane
(785) 864-4334
spencer.lib.ku.edu
Designed for the preservation and use of rare materials, the Kenneth Spencer Research Library, on the University of Kansas campus, provides a home to some of the finest collections in North...
KU Natural History Museum
14th Street & Jayhawk Boulevard
(785) 864-4450
nhm.ku.edu
Nationally recognized for its public exhibits and collections, research and graduate education, the museum's exhibits focus on the biological diversity of the Great Plains. Fossil exhibits...

The Arts

KU University Theater
317 Murphy Hall
1530 Naismith Drive
(785) 864-3982
kutheatre.com
The 2007-2008 academic year marks the 50th anniversary of Murphy Hall. The new Music and Dramatic Arts Building on the campus of the University of Kansas was dedicated on November 10, 1957.

Beyond Lawrence

Kansas City
(800) 767-7700
visitkc.com
Head east along I-70 for 45 minutes and you'll be in the heart of downtown Kansas City, the barbecue and jazz capital of the world. Shop the famous Country Club Plaza, head over to 18th &...