The Highlands Museum and Discovery Center
The Highlands Museum and Discovery Center is a highly-popular interactive museum that melds play and learning into one combined experience. If you are interested in a fun experience for your young children, then you may want to consider booking your place in this historic building.
This museum houses three exhibit-filled floors for young-ins. While there are specific exhibits that will ALWAYS be around, some of the exhibits rotate in and out. You may get an artistic one visit and a historical one the next. Fun exhibits like this will keep you coming back for more.
The Highlands Museum was founded in 1984, and while it started out as a cultural and historical center for the surrounding area, it gradually changed. Even now, the museum is drawing up plans for an all-new discovery center to keep education and fun moving forward forever.
Permanent Exhibits
With over 19 exhibits to explore and appreciate, it’s impossible to not learn something as you walk through the museum halls. These exhibits range from clothing to music to aerospace and medical rooms. It holds a diverse array of topics, enough that any guest should find something that resonates with them.
The main level is where all of the art is displayed, the bottom floor is a play area for young children, and the top floor is reserved for conferences. While the museum layout is fairly easy to understand, there are maps of the museum available to help you make the most of your time.
Some
permanent exhibits include the Medical Exhibit, Ashland Goes to War and Opening the New Frontier.
There is also an artist’s corner where local artists in the area can display their artwork. Forms are available to fill out at the museum so you have the opportunity to have your artwork displayed.
Rotating Exhibits
You never know what you’ll see when you check out the rotating exhibits. They may range from Victorian Life to important figures in history. Some of these exhibits are on the main floor while others are on the mezzanine or the top floor.
Check their website to see what exhibits will be going on when you come and visit.
Prices and Hours
Here’s the essential information to plan your visit.
Museum Hours:
Wed - Fri: 10am-4pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sun - Tues: Closed
Office Hours:
Tues: 10am - 4pm
Cost
$6.50 for adults.
For those 18 to 3, and those 55 and older, the cost is 5 dollars.
Children 2 and under are free.
Memberships are available for the public to purchase.
Contact and Social Media
The best way to get in contact with the museum is to visit the museum or give them a call. They can be reached at 606-329-8888 for questions or concerns about your visit.
Their email is
info@highlandsmuseum.com for general information. For specific staff members, you can find their emails on the Highlands Museums Website under the Contact page.
Be sure to follow them on
Facebook. They post what they are up to and what is happening with the museum.
Other Opportunities
If you thought it couldn’t get any better with this museum, it does. The Highlands Museum allows for event rentals. You can book the Highlands Center for corporate events, wedding events and other party events. The architecture and atmosphere of the museum makes it a worthwhile place to host a special day.
The museum also has party rooms for birthdays. This is perfect for any child who enjoys the museum and exploring. There are several different party packages that you can choose from.
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