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Downtown art night

LexArts HOP, Lexington’s gallery hop

On the third Friday of every other month, dozens of downtown galleries, museums, artists’ studios and creative spaces open their doors at once, and LexArts says everyone is welcome to wander in.

Here is the next night LexArts has posted and where to pick up the guide.

The next HOP

LexArts had not posted any 2027 dates when we checked on . New nights go here once they are posted and checked.

LexArts HOP gallery night

Downtown galleries, museums, artists’ studios and creative spaces open their doors on the same Friday night. Most are open 5 to 8 pm.

Checked date
Nov 20, 2026
Usual hours
5 pm – 8 pm, venue by venue
Where
Galleries, museums and studios across downtown
Printed guide
LexArts on Mill or any participating site
Price
LexArts does not list an admission price

Hours vary by venue and some sites are pop-ups. Open the digital HOP guide or grab a printed one to see who is open this time.

Who takes part

LexArts’ 2026 list of participating museums and galleries: Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center; Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center; Central Library Gallery; Lexington Art League; WheelHouse Art, LEX; Institute 193; 21c Museum Hotel; 2nd Story; Art at the Cathedral; LexArts Gallery; The Living Arts & Science Center; Levee Collective; Lussi Brown; Artists’ Attic; UK Gray Design Building Gallery; Morlan Gallery. Artist studios, supporting venues and pop-ups are listed on the LexArts page too, and the lineup changes from one HOP to the next.

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Put it on your calendar

Subscribe to the Gallery Hop calendar and new HOP nights show up on their own once we check them, or open it in your calendar app.

A starting point, not a ticket.

Each venue sets its own hours on HOP night. Check the LexArts guide before you head downtown.

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