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The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center
1620 Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY 41101, United States
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Sh
Review №1

Loved loved loved! My 8 & 10 year old had a blast. Large variety of exhibits. Country music, world war 2, Native American, and then the children’s exploration area. It’s not a large museum however, for the price, customer service, entertainment, and location it’s a fun stop!

De
Review №2

Great little museum with lots of local history. Super fun learn and play area downstairs. Our kids could have stayed there all day

Be
Review №3

Great place to spend a few hours teaching your kids (or yourself) new things or a little more about things you already know some about! Great staff along with great prices!

sh
Review №4

Excellent place to spend the afternoon whether youre an adult or child. The whole bottom floor is a playland for kids of all ages. We visit with our grandchildren about 7 times a year. Also family passes are excellent Christmas or birthday gifts. Clean and interesting

no
Review №5

This place was my childhood and I really can’t wait to go back. Please do not get rid of this amazing place for kids. It’s so fun a and a great place to go with family. ️

Ch
Review №6

I love stopping in to see what all is going on here. A treasure in our backdoor. This day I brought my grandson to play downstairs in the imagination center. So many good things to see and do. I was pleasantly surprised to find out they are going to make an even bigger and more up to date area on the second floor.

Me
Review №7

My son went with the school in 6th grade and I just took him there and even at the age of 14 he still was excited.

da
Review №8

For the price of admission you could go stuff fast food in your face all alone orrrrrrrrrrrr.... Spend chump change on making lasting memories with someone you care about while learning new things together. Would rate only 2 or 3 stars, but I give 4 stars because the price is so cheap and there are some cool things to look at.

Ti
Review №9

A fantastic place to take your children

da
Review №10

They are making improvements as their budget allows and have done major construction plans over the next 2 years.My kids love the play area and the local music exhibit with the stage and costumes. We go every month or so. Definitely worth the membership fee if you have kids.

Ch
Review №11

Very nice family outing. Enjoyable even when they dont have some kind of a cool event going on.

St
Review №12

I really enjoyed the museum. Very nice and informative. Nice that benches are throughout the whole place.

Bi
Review №13

Really great place.

Du
Review №14

For the price it’s a great place to take the kids. They have a basement floor that is entirely a play area for kids that you can let them go and run and not worry about them.

Mi
Review №15

I was very surprised by the amazing childrens area. The entire bottom floor is a treasure trove of activities for children. It is a great way for parents to let their little ones run off some steam and also learn something in the process. There are even some things for the adults to occupy themselves with as well. Highly recommend this place.

L
Review №16

Great place to take your family. Affordable, hands on learning experience, kids can be kids downstairs & really enjoy themselves. They always have something going on, different themes, etc. Very nice & helpful staff.

Li
Review №17

My kids love the play area downstairs

Du
Review №18

Took my grandaughter to the kids fair. She had fun.

gr
Review №19

Activites for the kids, and a great museum with a lot of Ashland history

St
Review №20

Great place always something cool to see

Be
Review №21

Loved it, had interesting exhibits and play areas for the kids.

JI
Review №22

This is a great place for kids to have hands on experience. Wonderful place to have fun and be safe and learn new adventures with your children.Super place for childrens bday parties

Em
Review №23

This is a really neat place that has several interactive stations. Kids love it!

Sh
Review №24

Nice place to go & take the kids. Fun & interactive. Special activities scheduled throughout year.

Ca
Review №25

Downstairs is great for kids, safe due to one way in one way out. But there is not a ton to do

Ca
Review №26

Great educational experience for the whole family and they sell Esther Price chocolates in the gift shop...if you havent tried this brand of chocolate, you dont know what youre missing!!

Ad
Review №27

The Highlands Museum is a wonderful asset for the Ashland area, with many new features recently and advancements for more under way! Plan your visit!

An
Review №28

The discovery center is awesome, but the real hidden gem is on the 3rd floor. Best place ever for kids!

Dr
Review №29

Our children love to visit the museum. The childrens section is a great place for children to learn through playing and exploring. The adult exhibits are excellent too and our children love exploring the history of our region. The Highlands Museum is a gem for Ashland. We have also become members. Our membership allows us to not only visit as often as we would like but allows us free entrance into museums nationwide. Thus far, we have visited COSI in Columbus on multiple occasions and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in Colorado. That alone, has paid for the annual membership 10x over. Great staff, great exhibits, safe and clean. We love these folks!

Do
Review №30

Very good museum

Da
Review №31

It is a small museum with the 2nd floor being more hands off educational for older kids and adults BUT, dont miss the lower level which is FUN HANDS ON ACTIVITIES for kids of ALL ages!! ️️

So
Review №32

Good place .kids love it

To
Review №33

Awesome little museum with alot of history

Ti
Review №34

Nice little museum

Er
Review №35

Good place for kids. I make a stop every time Im visiting Ashland.

Sa
Review №36

Omg absolutely terrible customer service. For a tiny little museum its not bad..... However i bought and paid for memberships once while i was there and it took 3 months and about 20phone calls and alot of arguing before i finally had to ask for a refund because get this.... I NEVER received the membership cards that i paid for months In advance. Dealt with a woman named Carol and she belittled me and basically said she would not refund my money because it was only $40 even though i still hadnt recieved the cards after 3 months of waiting and calling. Eventually after weeks of arguing with carol and calling everyday she finally issued me a refund check although it was clear she didnt want to.

Br
Review №37

Love bringing the little ones here and they really enjoy it. Its a safe place for kids to run and play and learn.

St
Review №38

First time there today for Hero Con. Very kid friendly.

Sa
Review №39

My 5 year old grandson really enjoys the kids discovery center!!

Sh
Review №40

Good visit. Needs to finish upper floors and fill in with more exhibits.Should contact Winchesters museum they are overloaded with exhibits and are turning many away.

Vi
Review №41

Unique items with tons of interesting facts about Kentucky and the U.S.

St
Review №42

This is a wonderful place for children! They have an excellent play and exploration center downstairs.

Am
Review №43

There is an amazing play area for children of all ages, and tons of fun and educational display!

Ja
Review №44

A pretty good time. Maybe a little pricy, the basement has a good kids exhibit.

Ja
Review №45

So much history here to learn about. Great place for kids parties.

Ka
Review №46

Its a great place for familys to spend time together.

Sa
Review №47

Great place, wonderful staff.

To
Review №48

Great place for family fun.

Co
Review №49

Love the one room school house, its a very interactive exhibit

da
Review №50

Fun time. The place looks great

Ro
Review №51

Great Time

La
Review №52

The Discovery Center is a great place for kids to explore, learn and have fun!

Ch
Review №53

This is super fun for the kids.

Ch
Review №54

Heritage center and science center, great place to take the kids

Ja
Review №55

Membership is a must! Great place for kids!

Be
Review №56

Nice

Jo
Review №57

Not to shabby!

Ra
Review №58

Historical

kr
Review №59

Rude staff and not really a lot to look at

Ta
Review №60

It was a little on the humid side.

Ro
Review №61

I love this place!

Ad
Review №62

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  • Address:1620 Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY 41101, United States
  • Site:http://www.highlandsmuseum.com/
  • Phone:+1 606-329-8888
Categories
  • Museum
  • Non-profit organization
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–4pm
  • Tuesday:10am–4pm
  • Wednesday:10am–4pm
  • Thursday:10am–4pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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