Lexington, KY
Ashland - Henry Clay Estate
Behind the front door
A place in history.
The highlight of a visit to Ashland is the guided tour of the 18-room mansion. A guide welcomes you at the front door to begin your journey through the Clay family mansion and time travel from the 18th century to the present. Guided tours of the mansion take approximately 50 minutes. Additional time may be spent visiting the permanent Henry Clay exhibit room, watching an informational video about Henry Clay, taking the self-guided tour of the outbuildings, strolling the formal garden and walking trails, shopping in the Museum Store, or having a bite to eat or a refreshing glass of iced tea at the seasonal Ginkgo Tree Cafe (open late-April through mid-October, weather permitting).
Before you go
Plan your visit.
Hours and Ticket Prices
Guided tours daily. Tours begin on the hour and last approximately one hour. Tickets may be purchased in the Museum Store in the mansion.
Hours for House Tours and Museum Store:
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
Admission:
$9 Adults
$4 children (ages 6 – 18), children 5 and under free
Special rates and arrangements for groups of 10 or more and school groups. For groups larger than 20, a deposit is required in advance.
January: closed
February: open for groups of fifteen or more by appointment only
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Hours, admission prices, and visitor access can change. Confirm current details with the property before traveling.
A closer look
Explore the property.
