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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.
1st Thursdays are slower and art-focused nights once a month that include access to galleries until 8 pm. Programming on these nights might include gallery talks, lectures, clothed figure drawing, cinema programs, and other community events. 5:30 – 7:30 PM: Clothed Figure Drawing in the Atrium – Learn More Model: Isabel Lopez, Theme: Inspired by the … Continued
New 4K Restoration Ikiru Directed by Akira Kurosawa Friday, September 5, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “I think this is one of the few movies that might actually be able to inspire someone to lead their life a little differently.”—Roger Ebert One of the greatest achievements by Akira Kurosawa, Ikiru shows the director … Continued
REGISTER Project: Engaging Abstraction: Exploring G.C. Coxe’s Legacy Teaching Artist: Stephen Batiz Description: Participants are invited to step into the spirit of Gloucester Caliman (G.C.) Coxe, an artist celebrated for his experimental abstracts and creative resourcefulness. Through guided exercises, this workshop will explore abstraction, experiment with materials, mix custom palettes, and frame with intention.
New 4K Restoration Ikiru Directed by Akira Kurosawa Saturday, September 6, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “I think this is one of the few movies that might actually be able to inspire someone to lead their life a little differently.”—Roger Ebert One of the greatest achievements by Akira Kurosawa, Ikiru shows the director … Continued
New 4K Restoration High and Low (Tengoku to jigoku) Directed by Akira Kurosawa Saturday, September 6, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the best detective thrillers ever filmed.”—A.O. Scott, New York Times Toshiro Mifune is unforgettable as Kingo Gondo, a wealthy industrialist whose family becomes the target of a cold-blooded … Continued
Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour Join staff member and docent Aris Spagnuolo on an exploration of queer and trans artists’ important contributions to art history. Free with general admission. Image: Torso , 2022 by Keltie Ferris
New 4K Restoration High and Low (Tengoku to jigoku) Directed by Akira Kurosawa Sunday, September 7, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the best detective thrillers ever filmed.”—A.O. Scott, New York Times Toshiro Mifune is unforgettable as Kingo Gondo, a wealthy industrialist whose family becomes the target of a cold-blooded … Continued
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.
Louisville Photo Biennial Reception & Keynote Speaker, Sam Abell Reception 5:30-6:30 pm, Atrium Keynote Talk 6:30-7:30 pm, Grand Hall, free to register REGISTER The Louisville Photo Biennial, the region’s premier photographic festival, will be taking place from September 5 through November 9, 2025. Embracing local, national and international photography, this festival offers workshops, competitions, public … Continued
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 companionship. … Continued
A Photographic Memory Directed by Rachel Elizabeth Seed Friday, September 12, 6 pm, CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “This poetic gem is a journey from the weight of absence to the serenity of presence.”—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times Winner of the Truer Than Fiction Award at the 2025 Film Independent … Continued
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 companionship. … Continued
A Photographic Memory Directed by Rachel Elizabeth Seed Saturday, September 13, 3 pm, CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “This poetic gem is a journey from the weight of absence to the serenity of presence.”—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times Winner of the Truer Than Fiction Award at the 2025 Film Independent … Continued
Monk in Pieces Directed by Billy Shebar and David C. Roberts Saturday, September 13, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Directors Billy Shebar and David C. Roberts present the rich tapestry of music, which is frequently based around soaring vocalizations that swoop and loop across her three-octave range, sometimes sounding primal, sometimes … Continued
Monk in Pieces Directed by Billy Shebar and David C. Roberts Sunday, September 14, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Directors Billy Shebar and David C. Roberts present the rich tapestry of music, which is frequently based around soaring vocalizations that swoop and loop across her three-octave range, sometimes sounding primal, sometimes … Continued
Henry Fonda for President Directed by Alexander Horwath Thursday, September 18, 6 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Ambitious and enthralling.”—Imogen Sara Smith, Cineaste The story of Henry Fonda, both on screen and off, is the story of the United States. It’s a story of democratic yearnings and violent shortcomings, traceable not only … Continued
New 4K Restoration The Lovers on the Bridge (Les amants du Pont-Neuf) Directed by Leos Carax Friday, September 19, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A go-for-broke dazzler.”—Los Angeles Times Leos Carax’s delirious saga of l’amour fou burns with an intoxicating stylistic freedom as it traces the highs and lows of the passionate … Continued
New 4K Restoration The Lovers on the Bridge (Les amants du Pont-Neuf) Directed by Leos Carax Saturday, September 20, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A go-for-broke dazzler.”—Los Angeles Times Leos Carax’s delirious saga of l’amour fou burns with an intoxicating stylistic freedom as it traces the highs and lows of the passionate … Continued
New 4K Restoration The Lovers on the Bridge (Les amants du Pont-Neuf) Directed by Leos Carax Saturday, September 20, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A go-for-broke dazzler.”—Los Angeles Times Leos Carax’s delirious saga of l’amour fou burns with an intoxicating stylistic freedom as it traces the highs and lows of the passionate … Continued
Lamplightings The Flicker and Tony Conrad: DreaMinimalist Various Directors Sunday, September 21, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members An essential figure of both underground film and music, Tony Conrad’s explorations of minimalism in image and sounds defined such movements as structuralism in cinema and sonically influenced the likes of Lou Reed and Terry Riley. … Continued
New 4K Restoration The Lovers on the Bridge (Les amants du Pont-Neuf) Directed by Leos Carax Sunday, September 21, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A go-for-broke dazzler.”—Los Angeles Times Leos Carax’s delirious saga of l’amour fou burns with an intoxicating stylistic freedom as it traces the highs and lows of the passionate … Continued
Backside Directed by Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana Thursday, September 25, 6 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A moving portrait of unsung heroes.”—Christopher Reed, Hammer to Nail Backside offers an intimate and tender glimpse into the lives of primarily immigrant workers who begin their days at 4 am, seven days a week, year-round, caring for some … Continued
Backside Directed by Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana Friday, September 26, 6 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A moving portrait of unsung heroes.”—Christopher Reed, Hammer to Nail Backside offers an intimate and tender glimpse into the lives of primarily immigrant workers who begin their days at 4 am, seven days a week, year-round, caring for some … Continued
Backside Directed by Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana Saturday, September 27, 12 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A moving portrait of unsung heroes.”—Christopher Reed, Hammer to Nail Backside offers an intimate and tender glimpse into the lives of primarily immigrant workers who begin their days at 4 am, seven days a week, year-round, caring for some … Continued
Backside Directed by Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana Saturday, September 27, 3 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A moving portrait of unsung heroes.”—Christopher Reed, Hammer to Nail Backside offers an intimate and tender glimpse into the lives of primarily immigrant workers who begin their days at 4 am, seven days a week, year-round, caring for some … Continued
Backside Directed by Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana Saturday, September 27, 6 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A moving portrait of unsung heroes.”—Christopher Reed, Hammer to Nail Backside offers an intimate and tender glimpse into the lives of primarily immigrant workers who begin their days at 4 am, seven days a week, year-round, caring for some … Continued
Backside Directed by Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana Sunday, September 28, 12:30 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A moving portrait of unsung heroes.”—Christopher Reed, Hammer to Nail Backside offers an intimate and tender glimpse into the lives of primarily immigrant workers who begin their days at 4 am, seven days a week, year-round, caring for some … Continued
Community Day will be celebrating the new film Backside, which shares the stories of many of the grooms who care for the horses at Churchill Downs. There will be two ticketed screenings of Backside with the English version at 12:30 and the Spanish version at 3:30 pm, accompanied by art making for all ages and … Continued
Backside Directed by Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana Sunday, September 28, 3:30 pm (Spanish version with discussion in Spanish) CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A moving portrait of unsung heroes.”—Christopher Reed, Hammer to Nail Backside offers an intimate and tender glimpse into the lives of primarily immigrant workers who begin their days at 4 am, seven days … Continued
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.
Bring your family to the Speed for a Fall Break adventure! The museum will be filled with activities for all ages, including art making, a scavenger hunt, fun in the galleries, and more! These activities will be included in your ticket to the Museum.
Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour Join staff member and docent Aris Spagnuolo on an exploration of queer and trans artists’ important contributions to art history. Free with general admission. Image: Torso , 2022 by Keltie Ferris
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