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Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free Admission
The Davidson County Historical Museum is located in the heart of Uptown Lexington’s Historic District and housed inside the Old Davidson County Courthouse - an impressive Greek Italianate Revival structure completed in 1858. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Davidson County Courthouse is one of the finest examples of Neo-Classical temple-form architecture in the southeast. Much of the building’s historic features remain including the courtroom bar, judge’s bench, jury box, and holding cell.
The museum offers permanent and rotating exhibits, showcasing material culture spanning 12,000 years of history. Exhibits engage visitors of all ages and include hands-on opportunities to learn and play. Walk-in visits are welcome and field trips are available year round.
Exhibits
We feature permanent and changing exhibits, all highlighting our shared history. Learn more about Current, Upcoming and Past Exhibits.
Collection
The Permanent Collection is comprised of thousands of artifacts, images and archival materials highlighting the history of Davidson County. Learn more about the Collection and Search our Online Database.
County History
What's your interest? Lexington-style BBQ, Buffalo Bill's 1901 train wreck, unexpected Civil War "house guests" and their unlikely hostess? History abounds here - learn More about Davidson County's past.