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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, this session of Teacher Professional Development has been canceled. April 4, 20244:30 – 7:30pm “Memory Mosaics” As the school year comes to an end, this workshop encourages students to create art that reflects on the events of the past year. Inspired by the patterns and stories found in quilted artworks, we create paper … Continued
1st Thursdays are slower and art-focused nights once a month that include access to galleries from 5 pm to 8 pm. Programming on these nights might include gallery talks, lectures, clothed figure drawing, cinema programs, and other community events. 5-8 PM | Explore our galleries 5:30 PM | Gallery tour of Native American galleries with … Continued
1st Thursday screening Fairness—Doing Cities Good Since 1999 A Living Slideshow Thursday, April 4, 6-8 pm FREE + 25th Anniversary Gift Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Louisville’s Fairness Ordinance with a living slideshow of Fairness Campaign leaders’ favorite memories leading up to passage of the historic First Fairness Ordinance in Kentucky in 1999! Each of … Continued
All activities are free with your ticket to the Museum. Bring your family to the Speed for a Spring Break adventure! The Museum will be filled with activities for families. Create an elephant hat to wear inspired by the elephants in INDIA: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art. Follow clues and find art in … 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.
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 2 – 3 pm, a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
Saturday, April 6 10:30 am to 12:30 pm A Punch of Color with Artist Kaviya Ravi Are you a fan of bright, bold colors, and textiles? Join us for an Adult Workshop where you can create your own punch embroidery in this Adult Workshop led by Kaviya Ravi. She is a local artist behind the … Continued
Origin Directed by Ava DuVernay Saturday, April 6, 1 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $8 | $5 Speed members “A masterpiece on oppression and its roots.”—Dana Feldman, Forbes While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable loss and uncovers the beauty of love and human resilience. In her … 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 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.
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 2 – 3 pm, a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
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.
Origin Directed by Ava DuVernay Wednesday, April 10, 6 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $8 | $5 Speed members “A masterpiece on oppression and its roots.”—Dana Feldman, Forbes While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable loss and uncovers the beauty of love and human resilience. In her … Continued
Origin Directed by Ava DuVernay Thursday, April 11, 6 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $8 | $5 Speed members “A masterpiece on oppression and its roots.”—Dana Feldman, Forbes While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable loss and uncovers the beauty of love and human resilience. In … 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.
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 2 – 3 pm, a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
Tótem Directed by Lila Aviles Friday, April 12, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the finest movies you’ll see this year.”—Manohla Dargis, The New York Times In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by … Continued
Tótem Directed by Lila Aviles Saturday, April 13, 12 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the finest movies you’ll see this year.”—Manohla Dargis, The New York Times In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led 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.
As of 4.4.24, April's Memories at the Museum has been canceled. We will see everyone next month! ___ 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 … Continued
12 PM – 1 PM Yoga with Carly Instructor Carly is trained to make Yoga accessible to everyone. She teaches trauma-informed Hatha Yoga, and this class will be slow-paced and breath focused. Students are encouraged to explore and find the version of each pose that fits their unique self. Options are offered throughout class to … Continued
Tótem Directed by Lila Aviles Sunday, April 14, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the finest movies you’ll see this year.”—Manohla Dargis, The New York Times In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led 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.
REGISTER Talk Title: Joseph Walsh & Teddy Abrams: The Artistic Interplay of Music and Design Event Description: Enjoy a captivating discussion between internationally acclaimed Irish artist, designer, and maker Joseph Walsh and Maestro Teddy Abrams of the Louisville Orchestra as they delve into their collaborative creation of The Conductor’s Rail, symbolizing artistic unity and innovation. Discover … Continued
La Chimera Directed by Alice Rohrwacher Wednesday, April 17, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed Cinema Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream … 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.
Exhibition on Screen John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger Directed by John Bickerstaff Friday, April 19, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how … Continued
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 2 – 3 pm, a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Nowhere Special Directed by Uberto Pasolini Saturday, April 20, 11 am $15 | $12 Speed members | BUY TICKETS Free for Speed Cinephiles “Be warned: you need to keep a box of tissues on hand, if not all the tissues in the world.”—Deborah Ross, The Spectator When single father John (James Norton; Bob Marley: … 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.
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 2 – 3 pm, a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
Exhibition on Screen John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger Directed by John Bickerstaff Sunday, April 21, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how … 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.
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 2 – 3 pm, a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
An Afternoon Talk at the Speed: Mughal Art Thursday, April 25th, 1-2 PM Grand Hall REGISTER Did you know that the beautiful art of the Mughal empire has a connection to Genghis Khan, the Mongol ruler of parts of China and Central Asia? During this afternoon talk at the Speed Art Museum, Gray Henry Blakemore, Director of Fons Vitae Publishing … 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.
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 2 – 3 pm, a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
Trouble Every Day Directed by Claire Denis Friday, April 26, 6 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Claire Denis’ carnal masterpiece incisively dissects love, desire, and hunger—in this case, for flesh.”—Keith Uhlich, Time Out New York Scientist Shane Brown (Vincent Gallo) neglects his new bride (Tricia Vessey), instead spending their honeymoon searching for … Continued
The Speed will be closed to the public and will reopen with standard hours on Sunday, April 28. We welcome you to join us another weekend! PLAN YOUR VISIT
April Community Day - Lecture April 28, 12 - 1 PM, FREE In a Good Way: An Inter-Tribal Pow Wow Celebrating the Reinstallation of the Native American Art Galleries The lecture begins at noon in the Grand Hall with a public conversation with Dr. Meranda Roberts (Paiute) who will discuss her collaboration with the Curator … Continued
Exhibition on Screen John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger Directed by John Bickerstaff Sunday, April 28, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how … Continued
April Community Day April 28, 12 - 4 pm, FREE In a Good Way: An Inter-Tribal Pow Wow Celebrating the Reinstallation of the Native American Art Galleries Join the Speed as we celebrate the reinstallation of the Native American Art Galleries. This special day will be filled with Indigenous-led programming, art, food, and fellowship. The … 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.
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.
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