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Baby Playdate 10 AM – 12 PM Each month we baby-ify a gallery with floor mats, board books, toys, and soft music. Babies (and their adults) engage with the artworks and each other at their own speed. Activities included in your ticket to the Museum.
As of 3.25.24, May's 1st Thursday is canceled due to Oaks day at Churchill Downs. We will still have regular Museum hours from 10 am to 5 pm this day.
The Speed will be closed to the public and will reopen with standard hours on Sunday, May 5. We welcome you to join us another weekend! PLAN YOUR VISIT
The Speed will be closed to the public and will reopen with standard hours on Sunday, May 5. We welcome you to join us another weekend! PLAN YOUR VISIT
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
Toddler Takeover 10 AM to 12 PM Explore the whole museum at the independent pace of your young children. Child-friendly stations are placed throughout the museum with additional activities like storytime, art making, games, and puppets for you to enjoy as a family.
Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus Directed by Neo Sora Thursday, May 9, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “What unfolds onscreen is no mere performance, no mere gesture, but a face-to-face between presence and absence.”—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter A celebration of an artist’s life in the purest sense, Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus is the definitive … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
The Beast Directed by Bertrand Bonello Friday, May 10, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It plays as an intriguing meditation on desire, dreams, and the things that make us who we are—and without which we’re lost.”—Nick Schager, The Daily Beast In 2044 artificial intelligence controls all facets of a stoic society as … Continued
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Morta (Rapito) Directed by Marco Bellocchio Saturday, May 11, 11 am | BUY TICKETS $15 | $12 Speed members | Free for Speed Cinephiles “The performances are exemplary, the screenplay powerful and each scene is lit like a high-era Caravaggio.”—Kevin Maher, The Times In 1858, in the Jewish quarter … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
REGISTER Memories at the Museum offers a fun and comfortable way for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia to get out, get active, and get connected with one another through a variety of social events and community-based activities determined by the individual needs and interests of the participants and that promote social interaction and … Continued
12 PM – 1 PM Session: Barre3 Barre3 is an efficient and effective workout combining strength, cardio and mindfulness. This 45-minute, low-impact, high-intensity class will leave you feeling balanced in body and empowered from within. Join us in the Atrium every 2nd Sunday of the month for a free body movement class! Previous classes … Continued
Sunday Showcase/Mother’s Day A Photographic Memory Directed by Rachel Elizabeth Seed Sunday, May 12, 12:30 pm CINEMA+ Free, tickets distributed from the Speed Cinema box office kiosk starting at 12 PM “Seed’s elusive film is a haunting portrait—nimble in execution and startling in its poignancy—that introduces her mother to a new generation.”—Robert Daniels, RogerEbert.com Filmmaker Rachel … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Wednesday, May 15, 6 pm | SOLD OUT CINEMA+ with a post-screening discussion with Ethan Hawke in person. Pre-screening cash bar in the Speed Cinema lobby from 5- 6 pm $20 | $15 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of … Continued
Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Thursday, May 16, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued
Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Thursday, May 16, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Friday, May 17, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued
TICKETS May After Hours | May 17 | Theme: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Month with Asia Institute Crane House 5-8 PM | Art Making in Gheens Court 5-8 PM | Calligraphy & Henna station in Gheens Court 5:30 PM | Gallery Talk in Native American Galleries with Curatorial Intern Sirene Martin 6–7 PM … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Saturday, May 18, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued
Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Saturday, May 18, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued
Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Sunday, May 19, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Wednesday, May 22, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued
Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Thursday, May 23, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued
2024 Louisville Film Society Short Film Slam Various directors Thursday, May 23, 6-7 pm cash bar in Speed Cinema lobby, 7 pm screening | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and LFS members Co-presented by the Louisville Film Society, local filmmakers will present short works of fifteen minutes or less followed by questions and comments from … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Friday, May 24, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued
Join us for Speed Reading Book Club, a book discussion inspired by both special exhibitions and artworks in the Speed's permanent collection! You can find copies of all the Book Club books in the Museum Store. Speed Reading Book Club is free with admission and will be in person. May 25, 2024 The Night Watchman by … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Saturday, May 25, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued
Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Sunday, May 26, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Pictures of Ghosts (Retratos Fantasmas) Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho Friday, May 31, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A heartfelt love letter to filmmaking and film watching the world over.”—Lee Marshall, Screen Pictures of Ghosts is a documentary love letter to the memories of filmgoing investigating the cinemas that influenced life of acclaimed director … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Pictures of Ghosts (Retratos Fantasmas) Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho Saturday, June 1, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A heartfelt love letter to filmmaking and film watching the world over.”—Lee Marshall, Screen Pictures of Ghosts is a documentary love letter to the memories of filmgoing investigating the cinemas that influenced life of acclaimed director … Continued
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
New 35mm Print The Plot Against Harry Directed by Michael Roemer Sunday, June 2, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Michael Roemer’s neglected masterpiece about New York Jewish gangsters makes absurdity eerily plausible.”—Richard Brody, The New Yorker Dour Jewish mobster Harry Plotnick is finally released from prison after two decades. Returning to a … Continued
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