Meet Henry Clay
Who was the Great Compromiser?
Meet Henry Clay
The highlight of a visit to Ashland is the guided tour of the 18-room mansion. You will enter the front door and begin a journey through the Clay family mansion and time travel from the 18th century to the present. Guided tours of the mansion take approximately one hour.
To take advantage of the full, “Ashland Experience” you’ll want to allow additional time to see the permanent Henry Clay exhibit room, an informational video about Henry Clay and to enjoy the Museum Store. Outdoor options are plentiful - with a self-guided tour of the outbuildings, formal garden and walking trails, and Civil War monument. The grounds are free to visit year-round.
Hours and Ticket Prices
Guided tours begin on the hour and last approximately one hour. Tickets may be purchased in the Museum Store in the mansion.
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday – Saturday
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday
The last tour of the day begins at 4 pm
January: closed
February: open for groups of fifteen or more by appointment only
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Admission:
$10 Adults
$5 children (ages 6 – 18), children 5 and under free
Special rates are available for groups of 10 or more and school groups. For groups larger than 20, a deposit is required in advance.
The Ginkgo Tree Cafe
Lunch at the Ginkgo Tree Cafe — in the shade of Ashland’s historic trees is the perfect complement to your Ashland visit. This popular outdoor cafe, named for the Ginkgo trees at Ashland, is located on the brick patio around the old smokehouse.
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM from mid-April through October, weather permitting (please call Ashland if weather is questionable: 859-266-8581).
Reservations are required for groups of 7 or more. Large groups are always welcome for lunch, but please call ahead and check with the cafe manager: 859-396-4357 or email: selmacooks@aol.com
The menu includes sandwiches, salads, hot and cold soups, homemade desserts, snacks, and beverages. Vegetarian selections are available.
For more information on planning your visit to Lexington and the Bluegrass region of Kentucky, please visit www.visitlex.com.
