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Lawrence, Kansas

Designed for the preservation and use of rare materials, the Kenneth Spencer Research Library, on the University of Kansas campus, provides a home to some of the finest collections in North America. The library houses three major units:

  • Kansas Collection ((785) 864-4274), with books, manuscripts, photographs and other records of the area;
  • Department of Special Collections ((785) 864-4334), with rare books and manuscripts in literature, history and natural history;
  • University Archives ((785) 864-4188), the repository of KU History. Changing exhibitions highlighting the library's holdings are mounted throughout the year.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historic Cemeteries Tour

While cemeteries are the final resting place of friends, relatives, and community residents, they are also historical landscapes that reveal much about a community'

Lawrence, KS Cemeteries

Kenneth Spencer Research Library

Designed for the preservation and use of rare materials, the Kenneth Spencer Research Library, on the University of Kansas campus, provides a home to some of the finest collections in North America. The library houses three major units:


Museum of Anthropology

The Museum of Anthropology focuses on people from around the world, how they make their living, how they communicate and get along with one another and what they believe. The museum'

Lawrence, KS Museums

Haskell Indian Nations University

Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) first opened its doors in 1884 as the United States Indian Industrial Training School. In 1890

Lawrence, KS Colleges

Lawrence Arts Center

The Lawrence Arts Center serves the community and region by providing an extensive calendar of exhibitions, performances and classes. Housed in spacious, new quarters, the Arts Center is the hub of arts activities in Lawrence.

Lawrence, KS Arts

Things to do near Lawrence, KS

Ottawa Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Western Jefferson County Museum

Located in the Denison State Bank. Contains artifacts pertaining to the western half of Jefferson County Kansas. ...

Forbes Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 4 days...