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Show Her the Money at Speed Cinema
Show Her the Money Directed by Ky Dickens Thursday, July 18, 7 pm | CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS 6 pm Cash bar reception 7 pm screening and discussion $12 | … Continued
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Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
After Hours at the Speed
TICKETS Friday, July 19th – After Hours w/ the Soulful Sounds of Derbytown (Powered by Prestige) Your After Hours ticket includes access to Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrored Room- LETS SURVIVE … Continued
Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai) at Speed Cinema
Essential Cinema/70th Anniversary 4K DCP Restoration Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai) Directed by Akira Kurosawa Friday, July 19, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “The glorious vigor and strength … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai) at Speed Cinema
Essential Cinema/70th Anniversary 4K DCP Restoration Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai) Directed by Akira Kurosawa Saturday, July 20, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “The glorious vigor and strength … Continued
Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai) at Speed Cinema
Essential Cinema/70th Anniversary 4K DCP Restoration Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai) Directed by Akira Kurosawa Saturday, July 20, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “The glorious vigor and strength … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Family Drop-In Tour
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia at Speed Cinema
Essential Cinema Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia Directed by Sam Peckinpah Sunday, July 21, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Extraordinary, a true and heartfelt … Continued
My Morning Jacket: Okonokos at Speed Cinema
New 4K Version My Morning Jacket: Okonokos Directed by Sam Erickson Thursday, August 22, cash bar 6 pm followed by 7 pm screening | SOLD OUT $12 | $8 Speed … Continued
The People’s Joker at Speed Cinema
One Night Only The People’s Joker Directed by Vera Drew Wednesday, July 24, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “Fiercely original and … Continued
Married to Comics – 2024 Flyover Film Festival
2024 Flyover Film Festival Married to Comics Directed by John Kinhart Thursday, July 25, 7 pm, CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed and LFS members “Married to Comics is … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
All Illusions Must Be Broken – 2024 Flyover Film Festival
2024 Flyover Film Festival All Illusions Must Be Broken Directed and produced by Laura Dunn and Jef Sewell Friday, July 26 6 pm Cash bar in the Speed Cinema lobby … Continued
Speed Reading Book Club: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
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 … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders – 2024 Flyover Film Festival
2024 Flyover Film Festival American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders Directed by Zachary Treitz Saturday, July 27, 1 pm, CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed and LFS members “… … Continued
No One Asked You – 2024 Flyover Film Festival
2024 Flyover Film Festival No One Asked You Directed and written by Ruth Leitman Saturday, July 27, 3:30 pm, CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed and LFS members … Continued
Shift – 2024 Flyover Film Festival
2024 Flyover Film Festival Shift Directed and written by Max Neace Saturday, July 27, 6 pm, CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed and LFS members Tom, a Steve … Continued
Under the Southern Cross: The Art and Legacy of Henry L. Faulkner – 2024 Flyover Film Festival
2024 Flyover Film Festival Under the Southern Cross: The Art and Legacy of Henry L. Faulkner Directed and produced by Jean Donohue Sunday, July 28, 12:30pm | BUY TICKETS $12 / … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
July Community Day
July's Community Day is a KICKOFF party for Black Future Fest! Come and celebrate with a Black Future Paint Party, Black History Trivia led by Dr Holloway, an African Dance … Continued
Family Drop-In Tour
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
Shorts Program + Q&As – 2024 Flyover Film Festival
2024 Flyover Film Festival Shorts Program and Q&A Various Directors Sunday, July 28, 3:15 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed and LFS members Running time: approximately 90 minutes. Recommended … Continued
Chaperone at Speed Cinema | 2024 Flyover Film Festival
2024 Flyover Film Festival Chaperone Directed by Zoe Eisenberg Sunday, July 28, 5:30 pm, CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed and LFS members “Chaperone is a compelling watch … Continued
1st Thursdays!
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, … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
CatVideoFest 2024 at Speed Cinema
CatVideoFest 2024 Edited by Will Braden Friday, August 2, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS - LOW TICKET ALERT $12 | $8 Speed members “Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”— The … Continued
August Adult Workshop – Possibilities with Plaster with William M Duffy, Part 1
August Adult Workshop: Possibilities with Plaster with William M Duffy! Saturday, August 3, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM In honor of our current exhibition Louisville's Black Avant-Garde: William M. Duffy, … Continued
CatVideoFest 2024 at Speed Cinema
CatVideoFest 2024 Edited by Will Braden Saturday, August 3, 11 am | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”— The Wall Street Journal The … Continued
CatVideoFest 2024 at Speed Cinema
CatVideoFest 2024 Edited by Will Braden Saturday, August 3, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”— The Wall Street Journal The … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
CatVideoFest 2024 at Speed Cinema
CatVideoFest 2024 Edited by Will Braden Saturday, August 3, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS - LOW TICKET ALERT $12 | $8 Speed members “Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”— The … Continued
CatVideoFest 2024 at Speed Cinema
CatVideoFest 2024 Edited by Will Braden Saturday, August 3, 5 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”— The Wall Street Journal The … Continued
CatVideoFest 2024 at Speed Cinema
CatVideoFest 2024 Edited by Will Braden Saturday, August 3, 7 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”— The Wall Street Journal The … Continued
CatVideoFest 2024 at Speed Cinema
CatVideoFest 2024 Edited by Will Braden Sunday, August 4, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”— The Wall Street Journal The … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Family Drop-In Tour
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
CatVideoFest 2024 at Speed Cinema
CatVideoFest 2024 Edited by Will Braden Sunday, August 4, 2:30 pm | BUY TICKETS- LOW TICKET ALERT $12 | $8 Speed members “Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”— The Wall … Continued
CatVideoFest 2024 at Speed Cinema
CatVideoFest 2024 Edited by Will Braden Sunday, August 4, 4:30 pm | BUY TICKETS - LOW TICKET ALERT $12 | $8 Speed members “Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”— The … Continued
Baby Playdate
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 … Continued
CatVideoFest 2024 at Speed Cinema
CatVideoFest 2024 Edited by Will Braden Wednesday, August 7, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS- LOW TICKET ALERT $12 | $8 Speed members “Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”— The Wall … Continued
CatVideoFest 2024 at Speed Cinema
CatVideoFest 2024 Edited by Will Braden Wednesday, August 7, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS- LOW TICKET ALERT $12 | $8 Speed members “Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”— The Wall … Continued
CatVideoFest 2024 at Speed Cinema
CatVideoFest 2024 Edited by Will Braden Thursday, August 8, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”— The Wall Street Journal The … Continued
CatVideoFest 2024 at Speed Cinema
CatVideoFest 2024 Edited by Will Braden Thursday, August 8, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”— The Wall Street Journal The … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Robot Dreams at Speed Cinema
Robot Dreams Directed by Pablo Berger Friday, August 9, 6 pm, CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Beautiful, unexpected, and tender.”—Guillermo del Toro In the Oscar-nominated Robot Dreams, … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Memories at the Museum
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 … Continued
Robot Dreams at Speed Cinema
Robot Dreams Directed by Pablo Berger Saturday, August 10, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Beautiful, unexpected, and tender.”—Guillermo del Toro In the Oscar-nominated Robot Dreams, Spanish director … Continued
Robot Dreams at Speed Cinema
Robot Dreams Directed by Pablo Berger Saturday, August 10, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Beautiful, unexpected, and tender.”—Guillermo del Toro In the Oscar-nominated Robot Dreams, Spanish director … Continued
Movement in the Museum – Tai Chi
August 11 12 PM – 1 PM Tai Chi Join us for Wellness Through Tai Chi. Tai Chi Chuan uses slow, gentle movements to encourage relaxation, improve balance, and strengthen … Continued
Kusama: Infinity at Speed Cinema
Sunday Showcase Kusama: Infinity Directed by Heather Lenz Sunday, August 11, 12:30 pm Free, tickets distributed from the Speed Cinema kiosk starting at noon “If you love art, this is … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Family Drop-In Tour
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
Artist Talk: William M Duffy
August 11, 2024 1-2 PM: Pre-Talk Reception in Gheens Court 2-3 PM: Artist Talk in Grand Hall REGISTER Join us for an artist talk with William M. Duffy, moderated by … Continued
Robot Dreams at Speed Cinema
Robot Dreams Directed by Pablo Berger Sunday, August 11, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Beautiful, unexpected, and tender.”—Guillermo del Toro In the Oscar-nominated Robot Dreams, Spanish director … Continued
Toddler Takeover
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 … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
After Hours at the Speed
TICKETS August After Hours | August 16 Important Infinity Room information: Your After Hours ticket includes access to Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrored Room- LETS SURVIVE FOREVER. If you'd like to … Continued
Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger at Speed Cinema
Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger Directed by David Hinton Friday, August 16, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A celebration of committing oneself … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger at Speed Cinema
Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger Directed by David Hinton Saturday, August 17, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A celebration of committing oneself … Continued
Peeping Tom at Speed Cinema
4K DCP Restoration Peeping Tom Directed by Michael Powell Saturday, August 17, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “The quintessential Michael Powell film, at once mischievous and … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
August Community Day
The Speed is celebrating Back to School with Pride and Belonging! Join us for a Community Day filled with activities and events to celebrate and support LGBTQAI+ youth at the … Continued
Family Drop-In Tour
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
Peeping Tom at Speed Cinema
4K DCP Restoration Peeping Tom Directed by Michael Powell Sunday, August 18, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “The quintessential Michael Powell film, at once mischievous and … Continued
My Morning Jacket: Okonokos at Speed Cinema
New 4K Version My Morning Jacket: Okonokos Directed by Sam Erickson Thursday, August 22, cash bar 6 pm followed by 7 pm screening | SOLD OUT $12 | $8 Speed … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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 Red Shoes at Speed Cinema
The Red Shoes Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger Friday, August 23, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Profoundly serious, sublimely innocent, yet deeply and mysteriously … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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 Red Shoes at Speed Cinema
The Red Shoes Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger Saturday, August 24, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Profoundly serious, sublimely innocent, yet deeply and mysteriously … Continued
Black Narcissus at Speed Cinema
Black Narcissus Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger Saturday, August 24, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A rapturous, near-indescribable work of cinematic art.” —Noel Murray, AV … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Family Drop-In Tour
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
Black Narcissus at Speed Cinema
Black Narcissus Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger Sunday, August 25, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A rapturous, near-indescribable work of cinematic art.” —Noel Murray, AV … Continued
My Morning Jacket: Okonokos at Speed Cinema
New 4K Version My Morning Jacket: Okonokos Directed by Sam Erickson Thursday, August 29, cash bar 6 pm followed by 7 pm screening | TICKETS- LOW TICKET ALERT $12 | … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
2024 Sundance Short Film Tour at Speed Cinema
2024 Sundance Short Film Tour Various directors Friday, August 30, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS All screenings presented with open captions. $12 | $8 Speed members The 2024 Sundance Film Festival Short … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
2024 Sundance Short Film Tour at Speed Cinema
2024 Sundance Short Film Tour Various directors Saturday, August 31, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS All screenings presented with open captions. $12 | $8 Speed members The 2024 Sundance Film Festival Short … Continued
2024 Sundance Short Film Tour at Speed Cinema
2024 Sundance Short Film Tour Various directors Saturday, August 31, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS All screenings presented with open captions. $12 | $8 Speed members The 2024 Sundance Film Festival Short … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Family Drop-In Tour
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
2024 Sundance Short Film Tour at Speed Cinema
2024 Sundance Short Film Tour Various directors Sunday, September 1, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS All screenings presented with open captions. $12 | $8 Speed members The 2024 Sundance Film Festival Short … Continued
Baby Playdate
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 … Continued
1st Thursdays!
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, … Continued
Global Speed: Jane Kallir
Global Speed Lecture Series 2024 Theme: Austria Date: September 5, 6 – 7 PM Pre-Talk Reception from 5 pm to 6 pm TICKETS Speaker: Jane Kallir Topic: TRANSATLANTIC TASTEMAKER: Otto … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Burden of Dreams at Speed Cinema
New 4K Restoration Burden of Dreams Directed by Les Blank with Maureen Gosling Friday, September 6, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “An extraordinary document of the … Continued
September Adult Workshop – Possibilities with Plaster with William M Duffy, Part 2
August Adult Workshop: Possibilities with Plaster with William M Duffy! Saturday, September 7, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM In honor of our current exhibition Louisville's Black Avant-Garde: William M. Duffy, … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Burden of Dreams at Speed Cinema
New 4K Restoration Burden of Dreams Directed by Les Blank with Maureen Gosling Saturday, September 7, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “An extraordinary document of the … Continued
Fitzcarradlo at Speed Cinema
Essential Cinema Fitzcarraldo Directed by Werner Herzog Saturday, September 7, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the great visions of the cinema, and one of … Continued
Movement in the Atrium: Chair Yoga
12 PM - 1 PM Chair Yoga No registration is needed! Instructor Judy Look, certified in Yoga Fit, offers Chair Yoga designed for those who spend much of their time … Continued
Kusama: Infinity at Speed Cinema
Sunday Showcase Kusama: Infinity Directed by Heather Lenz Sunday, September 8, 12:30 pm Free “If you love art, this is a must-see”—Mark Glassman, POV Magazine In 1958, a fledgling, yet fierce, … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Family Drop-In Tour
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
The Adele and Leonard Leight Series: Amber Cowan
The Adele and Leonard Leight Series: Art, Design and Innovation presents Amber Cowan Sunday, September 8 2 pm, Grand Hall Free to register REGISTER The Speed Art Museum is pleased … Continued
Toddler Takeover
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 … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Art of Bourbon
The Art of Bourbon combines Kentucky’s official art museum with Kentucky’s greatest product to produce the region’s premier bourbon and whiskey auction party! Join us LIVE online to bid on … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Good One at Speed Cinema
Good One Directed and written by India Donaldson Friday, September 13, 6 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members In India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Memories at the Museum
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 … Continued
Good One at Speed Cinema
Good One Directed and written by India Donaldson Saturday, September 14, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members In India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing debut, … Continued
Good One at Speed Cinema
Good One Directed and written by India Donaldson Saturday, September 14, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members In India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing debut, … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Family Drop-In Tour
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
Good One at Speed Cinema
Good One Directed and written by India Donaldson Sunday, September 15, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members In India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing debut, … Continued
Fresh Kill at Speed Cinema
New 35mm Print/30th Anniversary Screening Fresh Kill Directed by Shu Lea Cheang Wednesday, September 18, 6 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
After Hours at the Speed
TICKETS September 20 After Hours | September 20 Important Infinity Room information: Your After Hours ticket includes access to Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrored Room- LETS SURVIVE FOREVER. If you'd like … Continued
Kneecap at Speed Cinema
Kneecap Directed and written by Rich Peppiatt Friday, September 20, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Kneecap has laughs, smarts, and verve to spare.”—Ian Freer, Empire Magazine When fate … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Kneecap at Speed Cinema
Kneecap Directed and written by Rich Peppiatt Saturday, September 21, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Kneecap has laughs, smarts, and verve to spare.”—Ian Freer, Empire Magazine When fate … Continued
Kneecap at Speed Cinema
Kneecap Directed and written by Rich Peppiatt Saturday, September 21, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Kneecap has laughs, smarts, and verve to spare.”—Ian Freer, Empire Magazine When fate … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Family Drop-In Tour
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
Kneecap at Speed Cinema
Kneecap Directed and written by Rich Peppiatt Sunday, September 22, 3:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Kneecap has laughs, smarts, and verve to spare.”—Ian Freer, Empire Magazine When fate … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Close Your Eyes at Speed Cinema
Close Your Eyes Directed by Víctor Erice Friday, September 27, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A legendary filmmaker makes a stunning return.”—Justin Chang, The New Yorker Spanish … Continued
Speed Reading Book Club: The Power by Naomi Alderman
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 … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Close Your Eyes at Speed Cinema
Close Your Eyes Directed by Víctor Erice Saturday, September 28, 2 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A legendary filmmaker makes a stunning return.”—Justin Chang, The New Yorker Spanish … Continued
Close Your Eyes at Speed Cinema
Close Your Eyes Directed by Víctor Erice Saturday, September 28, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A legendary filmmaker makes a stunning return.”—Justin Chang, The New Yorker Spanish … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
September Community Day
This September's Community Day, the Speed is thanking and uplifting the elders in our community. We will be celebrating those who have paved the way for our success with Tai … Continued
Spirit of the Beehive (El Espíritu de la Colmena) at Speed Cinema
Essential Cinema Spirit of the Beehive (El Espíritu de la Colmena) Directed by Víctor Erice Sunday, September 29, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “This is one of … Continued
Baby Playdate
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 … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Uýra: The Rising Forest (Uýra: A Retomanda da Floresta) at Speed Cinema
Deeper Viewing/First Thursday Uýra: The Rising Forest (Uýra: A Retomanda da Floresta) Directed by Juliana Curi Thursday, October 3, 4 pm CINEMA+ Free While traveling through the Amazon, Uýra shares ancestral … Continued
Fall Family Night
Fall Family Night – Thursday, October 3, 2024, 5-8 pm Bring your family to the Speed for a Fall Break night of adventure! The Museum will be filled with activities for … Continued
Little Kid Flicks | Part of the New York International Children’s Film Festival
New York International Children’s Film Festival/First Thursday Little Kid Flicks Thursday, October 3, 6:15 pm Free Take in the audience favorite and award-winning films from the latest edition of New … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
All Shall Be Well at Speed Cinema
All Shall Be Well Directed by Ray Yeung Friday, October 4, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “All Shall Be Well is a plea for understanding that … Continued
October Adult Workshop – Charcoal Still Life Workshop
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Luck of the Draw: Charcoal Still Life Workshop Join us for an immersive workshop where you’ll learn the art of charcoal drawing while creating a … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
All Shall Be Well at Speed Cinema
All Shall Be Well Directed by Ray Yeung Saturday, October 5, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “All Shall Be Well is a plea for understanding that … Continued
All Shall Be Well at Speed Cinema
All Shall Be Well Directed by Ray Yeung Saturday, October 5, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “All Shall Be Well is a plea for understanding that … Continued
Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour
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’ … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
All Shall Be Well at Speed Cinema
All Shall Be Well Directed by Ray Yeung Sunday, October 6, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS, CINEMA+ $12 | $8 Speed members “All Shall Be Well is a plea for understanding … Continued
Toddler Takeover
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 … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Eno at Speed Cinema
One Night Only Eno Directed by Gary Hustwit Thursday, October 10, cash bar at 6 pm followed by 7 pm screening | SOLD OUT $12 | $8 Speed members “The … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Sugarcane at Speed Cinema
Sugarcane Directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie Friday, October 11, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Sugarcane is something more meaningful than a mere history … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Sugarcane at Speed Cinema
Sugarcane Directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie Saturday, October 12, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Sugarcane is something more meaningful than a mere history … Continued
Movement in the Museum: Slow Flow with Yogi Shavaun
12 – 1 PM Join Yogi Shavaun for an all-level Slow Flow yoga class. Students will be guided through slow and smooth movements and transitions in this gentle vinyasa practice … Continued
Kusama: Infinity at Speed Cinema
Sunday Showcase Kusama: Infinity Directed by Heather Lenz Sunday, October 13, 12:30 pm Free “If you love art, this is a must-see”—Mark Glassman, POV Magazine In 1958, a fledgling, yet fierce, … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Sugarcane at Speed Cinema
Sugarcane Directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie Sunday, October 13, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Sugarcane is something more meaningful than a mere history … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
After Hours at the Speed
TICKETS October After Hours | October 18 | Theme: Folk/Bluegrass Night at the Speed! 5-8 PM Art Making - Yayoi Kusama-inspired Pumpkin painting 5-10 PM River City Tin Type Portraits. … Continued
Food and Country at Speed Cinema
Food and Country Directed by Laura Gabbert Friday, October 18, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Ruth Reichl—trailblazing NY Times food critic, groundbreaking Gourmet Magazine editor, best-selling memoirist, and for decades … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Food and Country at Speed Cinema
Food and Country Directed by Laura Gabbert Saturday, October 19, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Ruth Reichl—trailblazing NY Times food critic, groundbreaking Gourmet Magazine editor, best-selling memoirist, and for decades … Continued
Chronicles of a Wandering Saint (Crónicas de una Santa Errante) at Speed Cinema
Sunday Showcase/’Reel’ Latin America(n) Film Festival Chronicles of a Wandering Saint (Crónicas de una Santa Errante) Directed by Tomás Gómez Bustillo Sunday, October 20, 12:30 pm CINEMA+ Free “A low-key winner … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
l’Inferno at Speed Cinema
Music + Film L’Inferno with Live Score by Montopolis Directed by Francesco Bertolini, Adolfo Padovan, and Giuseppe de Liguoro Sunday, October 20, 4 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members … Continued
Union at Speed Cinema
Union Directed by Stephen Maing and Brett Story Wednesday, October 23, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and union members Through intimate cinema vérité, Union chronicles the … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Current Speed: Kathia St. Hilaire — Invisible Empires Opens
OCTOBER 25, 2024 – FEBRUARY 9, 2025 Location: Chellgren Gallery, Second Floor, North Building Curator: Tyler Blackwell and Robert Wiesenberger The Speed Art Museum, in collaboration with the Clark Art … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Ganja & Hess at Speed Cinema
Ganja & Hess Directed by Bill Gunn Friday, October 25, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Flirting with the conventions of blaxploitation and horror, Bill Gunn’s revolutionary … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Ganja & Hess at Speed Cinema
Ganja & Hess Directed by Bill Gunn Saturday, October 26, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Flirting with the conventions of blaxploitation and horror, Bill Gunn’s revolutionary … Continued
Nosferatu the Vampyre (Nosferatu—Phantom der Nacht) at Speed Cinema
Nosferatu the Vampyre (Nosferatu—Phantom der Nacht) Directed by Werner Herzog Saturday, October 26, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It is about the mood and style of vampirism, … Continued
Spirits Unveiled: A Black American Art History Tour
Spirits Unveiled: A Black American Art History Tour In celebration of Hoodoo Heritage Month, join curatorial assistant Sirene Martin for a tour discussing several works that highlight traditional Black American … Continued
October Community Day – Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the Speed with La Casita Center and the University of Louisville's Cultural Center for a day celebrating and uplifting the many traditions of Dia … Continued
The Other America: An Anne Braden Story
Sunday Showcase The Other America: An Anne Braden Story Created by the Squallis Puppeteers Sunday, October 27, 12:30 pm, CINEMA+ Free Inspired by Anne Braden’s 1958 memoir, “The Wall Between,” … Continued
Nosferatu the Vampyre (Nosferatu—Phantom der Nacht) at Speed Cinema
Nosferatu the Vampyre (Nosferatu—Phantom der Nacht) Directed by Werner Herzog Sunday, October 27, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It is about the mood and style of vampirism, … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Possession at Speed Cinema
Essential Cinema Possession Directed by Andrzej Żuławski Thursday, October 31, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the most grueling, powerful, and overwhelmingly intense cinematic experiences … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Let’s Get Lost at Speed Cinema
New 4K Digital Restoration Let’s Get Lost Directed by Bruce Weber Friday, November 1, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “The finest jazz movie ever made.”—David Parkinson, Empire … Continued
November Adult Workshop: Traditional Choctaw Beaded Art
Adult Workshop: Traditional Choctaw Beaded Art When: November 2, 2024, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Facilitated by: Artist Shauntrice Martin Join Afro-Indigenous artist Shauntrice for a hands-on workshop where you'll … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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 Bacchanal
THE BACCHANAL Saturday, November 2 | 8 PM – 12 AM An immersive evening of art and creativity at the Speed Art Museum Theme: monoCHROME, guests are encouraged to dress in cocktail … Continued
Kusama: Infinity at Speed Cinema
Sunday Showcase Kusama: Infinity Directed by Heather Lenz Sunday, November 3, 12:30 pm Free “If you love art, this is a must-see”—Mark Glassman, POV Magazine In 1958, a fledgling, yet fierce, … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Let’s Get Lost at Speed Cinema
New 4K Digital Restoration Let’s Get Lost Directed by Bruce Weber Sunday, November 3, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “The finest jazz movie ever made.”—David Parkinson, Empire … Continued
Baby Playdate
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 … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
1st Thursday
1st Thursday evenings 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 … Continued
Artist Talk: Layli Long Soldier
Artist Talk: Layli Long Soldier November 7, 5:30-6:30 PM, FREE (please register for your free ticket) REGISTER Join Layli Long Soldier as she speaks about her process of creating poetry … Continued
2024 Sundance Indigenous Film Tour at Speed Cinema
First Thursdays 2024 Sundance Indigenous Film Tour Various directors Thursday, November 7, 7 pm Free The 2024 Sundance Institute Indigenous Film Tour is a 83-minute theatrical program featuring eight short … Continued
Creative Writing Workshop with Layli Long Soldier
Join us for a Creative Writing Workshop with Layli Long Soldier in collaboration with UofL Creative Writing Program. This workshop is free and will take place in the Gheens Court. … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Luther: Never Too Much at Speed Cinema
Luther: Never Too Much Directed by Dawn Porter Friday, November 8, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Will have fans dancing in their seats, playing karaoke to … Continued
Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers at Speed Cinema
Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers Directed by David Bickerstaff Saturday, November 9, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $10 Speed members “Daring and dazzling.”—The Times 200 years after its opening … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Luther: Never Too Much at Speed Cinema
Luther: Never Too Much Directed by Dawn Porter Saturday, November 9, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Will have fans dancing in their seats, playing karaoke to … Continued
Luther: Never Too Much at Speed Cinema
Luther: Never Too Much Directed by Dawn Porter Saturday, November 9, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Will have fans dancing in their seats, playing karaoke to … Continued
Movement in the Museum – Tai Chi
12 PM – 1 PM Tai Chi Join us for Wellness Through Tai Chi. Tai Chi Chuan uses slow, gentle movements to encourage relaxation, improve balance, and strengthen muscles and … Continued
Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour
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’ … Continued
Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers at Speed Cinema
Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers Directed by David Bickerstaff Sunday, November 10, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS A cash bar will be available for cinema attendees from 2 - 3 PM … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Sunday Showcase: Lindsey Wilson College Singers
Sunday Showcase: Lindsey Wilson College Singers The Lindsey Wilson College Singers are organized on professional standards to represent LWC as a performing arts ensemble. The mixed ensemble performs repertoire from … Continued
Luther: Never Too Much at Speed Cinema
Luther: Never Too Much Directed by Dawn Porter Sunday, November 10, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS A cash bar will be available for cinema attendees from 2 - 3 PM $12 … Continued
Toddler Takeover
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 … Continued
Luther: Never Too Much at Speed Cinema
Luther: Never Too Much Directed by Dawn Porter Wednesday, November 13, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Will have fans dancing in their seats, playing karaoke to … Continued
Luther: Never Too Much at Speed Cinema
Luther: Never Too Much Directed by Dawn Porter Wednesday, November 13, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Will have fans dancing in their seats, playing karaoke to … Continued
Luther: Never Too Much at Speed Cinema
Luther: Never Too Much Directed by Dawn Porter Thursday, November 14, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Will have fans dancing in their seats, playing karaoke to … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Luther: Never Too Much at Speed Cinema
Luther: Never Too Much Directed by Dawn Porter Thursday, November 14, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Will have fans dancing in their seats, playing karaoke to … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
After Hours at the Speed
TICKETS November After Hours | November 15 | Important Infinity Room information: Your After Hours ticket includes access to Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrored Room- LETS SURVIVE FOREVER. If you'd like … Continued
The Piano Lesson at Speed Cinema
The Piano Lesson Directed by Malcolm Washington Friday, November 15, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It works spectacularly.”—Radheyan Simonpillai, The Guardian Adapted from August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning … Continued
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema | Ernest Cole: Lost and Found at Speed Cinema
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Ernest Cole: Lost and Found Directed by Raoul Peck Saturday, November 16, 11 am | BUY TICKETS $15 | $12 Speed members | Free for Speed Cinephiles … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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 Piano Lesson at Speed Cinema
The Piano Lesson Directed by Malcolm Washington Saturday, November 16, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It works spectacularly.”—Radheyan Simonpillai, The Guardian Adapted from August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning … Continued
The Piano Lesson at Speed Cinema
The Piano Lesson Directed by Malcolm Washington Saturday, November 16, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It works spectacularly.”—Radheyan Simonpillai, The Guardian Adapted from August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning … Continued
Maqluba at Speed Cinema
Sunday Showcase Maqluba Directed by Mike Elsherif Sunday, November 17, 12:30 pm CINEMA+ Free, first come, first served This locally shot short film is centered on the relationship between a … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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 Piano Lesson at Speed Cinema
The Piano Lesson Directed by Malcolm Washington Sunday, November 17, 3 pm | CANCELED, due to technical difficulties $12 | $8 Speed members “It works spectacularly.”—Radheyan Simonpillai, The Guardian Adapted from … Continued
The Piano Lesson at Speed Cinema
The Piano Lesson Directed by Malcolm Washington Wednesday, November 20, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It works spectacularly.”—Radheyan Simonpillai, The Guardian Adapted from August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning … Continued
The Piano Lesson at Speed Cinema
The Piano Lesson Directed by Malcolm Washington Wednesday, November 20, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It works spectacularly.”—Radheyan Simonpillai, The Guardian Adapted from August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning … Continued
The Piano Lesson at Speed Cinema
The Piano Lesson Directed by Malcolm Washington Thursday, November 21, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It works spectacularly.”—Radheyan Simonpillai, The Guardian Adapted from August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat at Speed Cinema
Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat Directed by Johan Grimonprez Friday, November 22, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A stunning screed against colonial racism and state-sanctioned violence … Continued
Speed Reading Book Club: Ayiti by Roxane Gay
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 … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat at Speed Cinema
Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat Directed by Johan Grimonprez Saturday, November 23, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A stunning screed against colonial racism and state-sanctioned violence … Continued
Agent of Happiness at Speed Cinema
Agent of Happiness Directed by Arun Bhattarai and Dorottya Zurbó Saturday, November 23, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed Cinema “A quiet, gently absorbing documentary.”—The Guardian How is … Continued
Agent of Happiness at Speed Cinema
Agent of Happiness Directed by Arun Bhattarai and Dorottya Zurbó Sunday, November 24, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed Cinema “A quiet, gently absorbing documentary.”—The Guardian How is … Continued
The People Could Fly at Speed Cinema
Sunday Showcase The People Could Fly Directed by Imani Dennison Sunday, November 24, 12:30 pm CINEMA+ Free, (first come, first served) The People Could Fly is a poetic documentary about the … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
This is a film about The Black Keys at Speed Cinema
This is a film about The Black Keys Directed by Jeff Dupre Wednesday, November 27 CINEMA+ 6 pm, cash bar in the Speed Cinema lobby 7 pm, screening in the … Continued
Museum Closed
The Speed will be closed to the public today for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen with standard hours on Friday, November 29. We will have extended hours on November … Continued
Holiday Garage Sale at the Speed
WE ARE HAVING A GARAGE SALE! Kick off the season of giving with a weekend of shopping with purpose at the Speed Holiday Garage Sale, Black Friday through Museum Store … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Maria at Speed Cinema
Maria Directed by Pablo Larraín Friday, November 29, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers … Continued
Holiday Garage Sale at the Speed
WE ARE HAVING A GARAGE SALE! Kick off the season of giving with a weekend of shopping with purpose at the Speed Holiday Garage Sale, Black Friday through Museum Store … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Maria at Speed Cinema
Maria Directed by Pablo Larraín Saturday, November 30, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers … Continued
Maria at Speed Cinema
Maria Directed by Pablo Larraín Saturday, November 30, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers … Continued
Holiday Garage Sale at the Speed
WE ARE HAVING A GARAGE SALE! Kick off the season of giving with a weekend of shopping with purpose at the Speed Holiday Garage Sale, Black Friday through Museum Store … Continued
Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour
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’ … Continued
World AIDS Day at the Speed
World AIDS Day is a day to honor those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses, remember those lost, and stand together in the fight against HIV. It's also a day to … Continued
World AIDS Day: Red Reminds Me . . . at Speed Cinema
Sunday Showcase World AIDS Day Visual AIDS: Red Reminds Me . . . Various Artists Sunday, December 1, 12:30 pm Free For Day With(out) Art 2024, Visual AIDS is working with … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Maria at Speed Cinema
Maria Directed by Pablo Larraín Sunday, December 1, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers … Continued
Baby Playdate
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 … Continued
Maria at Speed Cinema
Maria Directed by Pablo Larraín Wednesday, December 4, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers … Continued
Maria at Speed Cinema
Maria Directed by Pablo Larraín Thursday, December 5, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
1st Thursday
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, … Continued
Maria at Speed Cinema
Maria Directed by Pablo Larraín Thursday, December 5, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers … Continued
Spirits Unveiled: A Black American Art History Tour
Spirits Unveiled: A Black American Art History Tour Join curatorial assistant Sirene Martin for a tour discussing several works that highlight traditional Black American spirituality. Winfred Rembert, American, 1945 - … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Maria at Speed Cinema
Maria Directed by Pablo Larraín Friday, December 6, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers … Continued
Maria at Speed Cinema
Maria Directed by Pablo Larraín Friday, December 6, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers … Continued
December Adult Workshop: Mixed Media Collage
10:30 am to 12:30 pm REGISTER Facilitated by: Lance G. Newman Mixed Media Collage – inspired by Current Speed: Kathia St. Hilarie - Invisible Empires Lance “Mr. SpreadLove” Newman will … Continued
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema: The Brutalist at Speed Cinema
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema The Brutalist Directed by Brady Corbet Saturday, December 7, 10:30 am | BUY TICKETS $15 | $12 Speed members | Free for Speed Cinephiles “The Brutalist … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Maria at Speed Cinema
Maria Directed by Pablo Larraín Saturday, December 7, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers … Continued
Maria at Speed Cinema
Maria Directed by Pablo Larraín Saturday, December 7, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers … Continued
Movement in the Museum: Pilates with Susan
12 PM – 1 PM Pilates with Susan NO REGISTRATION NEEDED Walk-ins welcome! Classical Pilates instructor Susan Viers will lead a Pilates mat session that is suitable for beginners and … Continued
Kusama: Infinity at Speed Cinema
Sunday Showcase Kusama: Infinity Directed by Heather Lenz Sunday, December 8, 12:30 pm Free “If you love art, this is a must-see”—Mark Glassman, POV Magazine In 1958, a fledgling, yet fierce, … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Sunday Showcase: Louisville Folk School
Sunday Showcase: Louisville Folk School Join us for a Sunday Showcase with the Louisville Folk School for a compilation of performances including drumming, string band, and staff performances.
Maria at Speed Cinema
Maria Directed by Pablo Larraín Sunday, December 8, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers … Continued
Toddler Takeover
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 … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Artist Talk: Jimmy Wright in Conversation with Met Curator Jane Panetta
Join us for a special conversation with artist Jimmy Wright and Jane Panetta, Aaron I. Fleischman Curator in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Metropolitan Museum of … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Bird at Speed Cinema
Bird Directed by Andrea Arnold Friday, December 13, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “Bird finds beauty and wonder in every frame.”—Wendy Ide, The Guardian … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Memories at the Museum
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 … Continued
Bird at Speed Cinema
Bird Directed by Andrea Arnold Saturday, December 14, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “Bird finds beauty and wonder in every frame.”—Wendy Ide, The Guardian … Continued
Bird at Speed Cinema
Bird Directed by Andrea Arnold Saturday, December 14, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “Bird finds beauty and wonder in every frame.”—Wendy Ide, The Guardian … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Bird at Speed Cinema
Bird Directed by Andrea Arnold Sunday, December 15, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “Bird finds beauty and wonder in every frame.”—Wendy Ide, The Guardian … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Paris, Texas at Speed Cinema
40th Anniversary 4K Restoration Paris, Texas Directed by Wim Wenders Friday, December 20, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Paris, Texas is true, deep, and brilliant.” —Roger Ebert Out … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Paris, Texas at Speed Cinema
40th Anniversary 4K Restoration Paris, Texas Directed by Wim Wenders Saturday, December 21, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Paris, Texas is true, deep, and brilliant.” —Roger Ebert Out … Continued
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les parapluies de Cherbourg) at Speed Cinema
60th Anniversary 4K Restoration The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les parapluies de Cherbourg) Directed by Jacques Demy Saturday, December 21, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “An operatic … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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 Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les parapluies de Cherbourg) at Speed Cinema
60th Anniversary 4K Restoration The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les parapluies de Cherbourg) Directed by Jacques Demy Sunday, December 22, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “An operatic … Continued
Museum Closed
The Speed will be closed to the public today for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen with standard hours on Thursday, December 26. PLAN YOUR VISIT
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
23rd Animation Show of Shows at Speed Cinema
23rd Animation Show of Shows Various directors Friday, December 27, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Featuring 14 award-winning films by some of the most acclaimed … Continued
23rd Animation Show of Shows at Speed Cinema
23rd Animation Show of Shows Various directors Friday, December 27, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Featuring 14 award-winning films by some of the most acclaimed directors … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
23rd Animation Show of Shows at Speed Cinema
23rd Animation Show of Shows Various directors Saturday, December 28, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Featuring 14 award-winning films by some of the most acclaimed directors … Continued
23rd Animation Show of Shows at Speed Cinema
23rd Animation Show of Shows Various directors Saturday, December 28, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Featuring 14 award-winning films by some of the most acclaimed directors … Continued
23rd Animation Show of Shows at Speed Cinema
23rd Animation Show of Shows Various directors Saturday, December 28, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Featuring 14 award-winning films by some of the most acclaimed directors … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
23rd Animation Show of Shows at Speed Cinema
23rd Animation Show of Shows Various directors Sunday, December 29, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Featuring 14 award-winning films by some of the most acclaimed directors … Continued
23rd Animation Show of Shows at Speed Cinema
23rd Animation Show of Shows Various directors Sunday, December 29, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members The 23nd Annual Animation Show of Shows returns with a selection of 12 highlights … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
1st Thursday
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, … Continued
Roger Beebe: Expanded Cinema at Speed Cinema
First Thursday Roger Beebe: Expanded Cinema Thursday, January 2, 6 PM Cash Bar: 5:30 – 6 PM Free “Beebe’s films are both erudite and punk, lo-fi yet high-brow shorts that … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Winter Family Day
Winter Family Day – Friday, January 3, 2025, 1-4 pm Ring in the New Year while exploring art and dancing with Louisville Silent Disco at our Winter Family Day. There will be art-making, … Continued
Big Kid Flicks – New York International Children’s Film Festival at Speed Cinema
New York International Children’s Film Festival/Winter Family Day Big Kid Flicks Friday, January 3, 2 pm Free Take in the audience's favorite and award-winning films from the latest edition of … Continued
All We Imagine as Light at Speed Cinema
All We Imagine as Light Directed by Payal Kapadia Friday, January 3, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “All We Imagine as Light is … Continued
January Adult Workshop: Landscape Painting
10:30 am to 12:30 pm SOLD OUT Facilitated by: Charlotte Pollock Landscape Painting inspired by Winslow Homer Join us for a workshop in landscape painting inspired by Winslow Homer … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
All We Imagine as Light at Speed Cinema
All We Imagine as Light Directed by Payal Kapadia Saturday, January 4, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “All We Imagine as Light is … Continued
All We Imagine as Light at Speed Cinema
All We Imagine as Light Directed by Payal Kapadia Saturday, January 4, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “All We Imagine as Light is … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
All We Imagine as Light at Speed Cinema
All We Imagine as Light Directed by Payal Kapadia Sunday, January 5, 3 pm | CANCELED $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “All We Imagine as Light is … Continued
Toddler Takeover
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 … Continued
All We Imagine as Light at Speed Cinema
All We Imagine as Light Directed by Payal Kapadia Thursday, January 9, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “All We Imagine as … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Dahomey at Speed Cinema
Dahomey Directed by Mati Diop Friday, January 10, 6 pm | CANCELLED $12 | $ 8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “Extraordinary and lightly eccentric . . . Dahomey avoids polemic and … Continued
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema: Eephus at Speed Cinema
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Eephus Directed by Carson Lund Saturday, January 11, 11 am | BUY TICKETS $15 | $12 Speed members | Free for Speed Cinephiles “Caron Lund treats … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Memories at the Museum
As of January 8, 2025, this session has been canceled due to inclement weather. Memories at the Museum offers a fun and comfortable way for people living with Alzheimer’s or … Continued
Dahomey at Speed Cinema
Dahomey Directed by Mati Diop Saturday, January 11, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $ 8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “Extraordinary and lightly eccentric . . . Dahomey avoids polemic … Continued
Ernest Cole: Lost and Found at Speed Cinema
Ernest Cole: Lost and Found Directed by Raoul Peck Saturday, January 11, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “In an age of image inundation—when the violence of … Continued
Movement in the Atrium: Chair Yoga
12 PM - 1 PM Chair Yoga No registration is needed! Instructor Judy Look, certified in Yoga Fit, offers Chair Yoga designed for those who spend much of their time … Continued
Five Films by Maya Deren at Speed Cinema
Lamplightings Five Films by Maya Deren Directed by Maya Deren Sunday, January 12, 1 pm Free, first come, first served One of the major figures of the cinematic avant-garde, choreographer … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Sunday Showcase: The Art of the Violin with Louisville Orchestra
Sunday, January 12, 2 PM Grand Hall Join us for a fascinating exploration into the world of high-end violin-making with the Louisville Orchestra. Concertmaster Gabriel Lefkowitz and Louisville-based luthier George … Continued
Ernest Cole: Lost and Found at Speed Cinema
Ernest Cole: Lost and Found Directed by Raoul Peck Sunday, January 12, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “In an age of image inundation—when the violence of … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Songcatcher at Speed Cinema
Science on Screen® Songcatcher Directed by Maggie Greenwald January 16, 6 pm, cash bar and live traditional music in the Speed Cinema lobby 7 pm, screening in the Speed Cinema … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
After Hours at the Speed
TICKETS January After Hours | Theme: Vinyl Night 5-9 PM: Vinyl Vending from Guestroom Records and Matt Anthony's Record Shop 5-8 PM: Art-making in the Gheens Court: Album Covers - … Continued
The Girl with the Needle (Pigen med nålen) at Speed Cinema
The Girl with the Needle (Pigen med nålen) Directed by Magnus von Horn Friday, January 17, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Extraordinary . . . a terrifying, … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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 Girl with the Needle (Pigen med nålen) at Speed Cinema
The Girl with the Needle (Pigen med nålen) Directed by Magnus von Horn Saturday, January 18, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Extraordinary . . . a terrifying, … Continued
The Girl with the Needle (Pigen med nålen) at Speed Cinema
The Girl with the Needle (Pigen med nålen) Directed by Magnus von Horn Saturday, January 18, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Extraordinary . . . a terrifying, … Continued
Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour
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’ … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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 Girl with the Needle (Pigen med nålen) at Speed Cinema
The Girl with the Needle (Pigen med nålen) Directed by Magnus von Horn Sunday, January 19, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Extraordinary . . . a terrifying, … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
Vermiglio at Speed Cinema
Vermiglio Directed by Maura Delpero Friday, January 24, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “Wonderfully acted with unaffected naturalism.”—Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian The lush … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
Vermiglio at Speed Cinema
Vermiglio Directed by Maura Delpero Saturday, January 25, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “Wonderfully acted with unaffected naturalism.”—Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian The lush … Continued
Vermiglio at Speed Cinema
Vermiglio Directed by Maura Delpero Saturday, January 25, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “Wonderfully acted with unaffected naturalism.”—Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian The lush … Continued
Vermiglio at Speed Cinema
Vermiglio Directed by Maura Delpero Sunday, January 26, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “Wonderfully acted with unaffected naturalism.”—Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian The lush … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
January Community Day
Celebrate Lunar New Year with the Speed and Asia Institue Crane House! The Museum will be filled with art making and performances to celebrate the holiday including Chinese Calligraphy, Japanese … Continued
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
Finding Light at Speed Cinema
Sunday Showcase Finding Light Directed by Paul Bloodgood Sunday, January 26 CINEMA+ 2 pm coffee and cookies in the Speed Cinema Lobby 3 pm screening in the Speed Cinema Free, … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) at Speed Cinema
I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) Directed by Walter Salles Friday, January 31, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A gripping, profoundly touching film.”—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter One … Continued
February Adult Workshop – Lithography
SOLD OUT Facilitated by: Katie Knudsen Project: Printmaking - Lithography Uncover the magic of kitchen lithography, a creative printmaking process that uses everyday household items and lends itself to experimental play. In … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) at Speed Cinema
I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) Directed by Walter Salles Saturday, February 1, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A gripping, profoundly touching film.”—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter One … Continued
I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) at Speed Cinema
I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) Directed by Walter Salles Saturday, February 1, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A gripping, profoundly touching film.”—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter One … Continued
Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour
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’ … Continued
I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) at Speed Cinema
I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) Directed by Walter Salles Sunday, February 2, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A gripping, profoundly touching film.”—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter One … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
Restrepo at Speed Cinema
Sunday Showcase Restrepo Directed by Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington Sunday, February 2, 4 pm CINEMA+ Free—first come, first served “An unprecedented work of art.”—TheWrap.com Photographer Tim Hetherington and journalist … Continued
Dahomey at Speed Cinema
Dahomey Directed by Mati Diop Monday, February 3, 11 am | BUY TICKETS $12 | $ 8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “Extraordinary and lightly eccentric . . . Dahomey avoids polemic … Continued
Baby Playdate
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 … Continued
I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) at Speed Cinema
I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) Directed by Walter Salles Wednesday, February 5, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A gripping, profoundly touching film.”—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter One … Continued
I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) at Speed Cinema
I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) Directed by Walter Salles Wednesday, February 5, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A gripping, profoundly touching film.”—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter … Continued
I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) at Speed Cinema
I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) Directed by Walter Salles Thursday, February 6, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A gripping, profoundly touching film.”—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter One … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
1st Thursday
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, … Continued
Artist Talk: Kathia St. Hilarie
Artist Talk: Kathia St. Hilaire February 6, FREE (please register for your free ticket) Cash Bar 5-5:30 PM REGISTER Join us for an Artist Talk with Kathia St. Hilaire! During … Continued
I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) at Speed Cinema
I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) Directed by Walter Salles Thursday, February 6, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A gripping, profoundly touching film.”—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter One … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Dane-ye anjir-e ma’abed) at Speed Cinema
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Dane-ye anjir-e ma’abed) Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof Friday, February 7, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A blistering, propulsive thriller.”—Justin Chang, The New … Continued
Armand at Speed Cinema
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Armand Written and directed by Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel Saturday, February 8, 11 am | BUY TICKETS $15 | $12 Speed members | Free for Speed Cinephiles … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Memories at the Museum
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 … Continued
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Dane-ye anjir-e ma’abed) at Speed Cinema
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Dane-ye anjir-e ma’abed) Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof Saturday, February 8, 2:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A blistering, propulsive thriller.”—Justin Chang, The New … Continued
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Dane-ye anjir-e ma’abed) at Speed Cinema
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Dane-ye anjir-e ma’abed) Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof Saturday, February 8, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A blistering, propulsive thriller.”—Justin Chang, The New … Continued
Movement in the Atrium: Creative Dance Experience
February 9th 12-1 PM Creative Dance Experience No registration is needed! This month experience the joy of movement and dance as a path to greater vitality, health and wellbeing. Join … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Sunday Showcase: Louisville Academy of Music Showcase
Sunday Showcase performance: Louisville Academy of Music Showcase Every second Sunday at the Museum there will be a free musical, dance, or speaking engagement provided by local and/or national talent. … Continued
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Dane-ye anjir-e ma’abed) at Speed Cinema
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Dane-ye anjir-e ma’abed) Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof Sunday, February 9, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A blistering, propulsive thriller.”—Justin Chang, The New … Continued
Toddler Takeover
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 … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Animated Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Friday, February 14, 6 pm—Animated Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members … Continued
Speed Reading Book Club: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
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 … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Live Action Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Saturday, February 15, 12:30 pm—Live Action Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Animated Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Saturday, February 15, 3 pm—Animated Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Documentary Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Saturday, February 15, 6 pm—Documentary Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members … Continued
Dog Star Man at Speed Cinema
Lamplightings Dog Star Man Directed by Stan Brakhage Sunday, February 16, 12:30 pm Free, first come, first served "Dog Star Man is a colossal lyrical adventure-dance of image in every … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
A Conversation with Frank Stewart
A Conversation with Frank Stewart Sunday, February 16, 2 PM Program Description Andre Kimo Stone Guess, President and CEO of Fund for the Arts, alongside acclaimed Louisville photographer Jon Cherry, … Continued
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Animated Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Sunday, February 16, 3 pm—Animated Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Animated Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Wednesday, February 19, 1 pm—Animated Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Live Action Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Wednesday, February 19, 6 pm—Live Action Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Live Action Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Thursday, February 20, 1 pm—Live Action Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Documentary Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Thursday, February 20, 6 pm—Documentary Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
After Hours at the Speed
TICKETS February After Hours | February 21 | A winter jam with Mr. Please 5 – 8 PM | Art-making: Paper Quilts – Affirmations of Love 6 PM | Cinema … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Animated Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Friday, February 21, 6 pm—Animated Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Live Action Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Friday, February 21, 8 pm—Live Action Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Documentary Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Saturday, February 22, 2 pm—Documentary Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Documentary Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Saturday, February 22, 2 pm—Documentary Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Documentary Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Thursday, February 27, 1 pm—Documentary Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Animated Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Saturday, February 22, 6 pm—Animated Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members … Continued
Celebrating Black Stories – New York International Children’s Film Festival at Speed Cinema
New York International Children’s Film Festival/Sunday Showcase Celebrating Black Stories Sunday, February 23, 12:30 pm Free Take in the audience’s favorite and award-winning films from the latest edition of New … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
February Community Day
The Speed welcomes you to celebrate Black History Month with us and our community. This Community Day will host a wide array of programs and events centering on the theme … Continued
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
Sabbath Queen at Speed Cinema
Louisville Jewish Film Festival Sabbath Queen Directed by Sandi DuBowski Sunday, February 23, 4 pm CINEMA+ | SOLD OUT $12 | $8 Speed members “Awe inspiring. Enthralling. One of the … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Live Action Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Wednesday, February 26, 1 pm—Live Action Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Animated Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Wednesday, February 26, 6 pm—Animated Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film members … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Live Action Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Thursday, February 27, 6 pm—Live Action Short Film | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, Women in Film-KY, Louisville Film Society, and 502 Film … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
Museum Closed
The Speed will be closed to the public today as we prepare for the Annual Speed Art Museum Ball. We will reopen with standard hours on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. … Continued
Annual Speed Art Museum Ball
2025 SPEED ART MUSEUM BALL Saturday, March 1, 2025 Note: The Speed is closed to the public The Speed Ball is the most significant annual fundraiser for the Speed Art Museum, … Continued
Late Night at the Speed Ball
The Speed Ball is the most significant fundraiser for the Speed Art Museum and is critical for its current and future success. This premier event supports the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Animated Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors NOTE: The Museum will be closed on March 2, but the Cinema is open. Please use the South entrance doors. Sunday, March 2, … Continued
Museum Closed | Speed Cinema Open
The Speed will be closed to the public today as we clean up from the Annual Speed Art Museum Ball. We will reopen with standard hours on Wednesday, March 5, … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Live Action Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Sunday, March 2, 2 pm—Live Action Short Film | BUY TICKETS NOTE: The Museum will be closed on March 2, but the Cinema is … Continued
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films at Speed Cinema – Documentary Short Film
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various directors Sunday, March 2, 4:15 pm—Documentary Short Film | BUY TICKETS NOTE: The Museum will be closed on March 2, but the Cinema is open. … Continued
Baby Playdate
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 … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
1st Thursday
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, … Continued
The Volunteers: Mountain Rescue Brings Us Home at Speed Cinema
1st Thursday The Volunteers: Mountain Rescue Brings Us Home Produced and co-directed by Dr. Mark Weiner Thursday, March 6, 6 pm, CINEMA+ Free, first come, first served The Volunteers explores big … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
Universal Language at Speed Cinema
Universal Language Directed by Matthew Rankin Friday, March 7, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Formally precise and very funny.” — Scott Macaulay, Filmmaker Magazine Director Matthew Rankin … Continued
March Adult Workshop
SOLD OUT Facilitated by: Jenna Richards Project: Sculpting Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations Description: Participants in this workshop will create a soft sculpture with Fiber artist Jenna Richards. … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Memories at the Museum
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 … Continued
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
Universal Language at Speed Cinema
Universal Language Directed by Matthew Rankin Saturday, March 8, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Formally precise and very funny.” — Scott Macaulay, Filmmaker Magazine Director Matthew Rankin … Continued
Universal Language at Speed Cinema
Universal Language Directed by Matthew Rankin Saturday, March 8, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Formally precise and very funny.” — Scott Macaulay, Filmmaker Magazine Director Matthew Rankin … Continued
Tall Tales at Speed Cinema
Global Listening Event Tall Tales Directed by Jonathan Zawada Thursday, May 8 6 pm, cash bar in the Speed Cinema lobby 7 pm, screening | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
Universal Language at Speed Cinema
Universal Language Directed by Matthew Rankin Sunday, March 9, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Formally precise and very funny.” — Scott Macaulay, Filmmaker Magazine Director Matthew Rankin … Continued
Toddler Takeover
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 … Continued
Memories at the Museum
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 … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
Santosh at Speed Cinema
Santosh Directed by Sandhya Suri Friday, March 14, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “A propulsive neo-noir.”—Screen International When her police constable husband … Continued
The Teacher at Speed Cinema
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema The Teacher Directed by Farah Nabulsi Saturday, March 15, 11 am | BUY TICKETS $15 | $12 Speed members | Free for Speed Cinephiles “Gripping and … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
Santosh at Speed Cinema
Santosh Directed by Sandhya Suri Saturday, March 15, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “A propulsive neo-noir.”—Screen International When her police constable husband … Continued
No Other Land at Speed Cinema
No Other Land Written, Directed, Produced, and Edited by Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, and Rachel Szor Saturday, March 15, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Four Films by Barbara Hammer at Speed Cinema
Lamplightings Four Films by Barbara Hammer Directed by Barbara Hammer Sunday, March 16, 1 pm Free, first come, first served An essential voice in queer filmmaking, Barbara Hammer’s cinematic career … Continued
Speed Chat Spot
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 … Continued
No Other Land at Speed Cinema
No Other Land Written, Directed, Produced, and Edited by Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, and Rachel Szor Sunday, March 16, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS - LOW TICKET ALERT $12 … Continued
Radical Women Tour
The Radical Women Tour highlights women-identifying artists who rebel against societal expectations, embracing change as they craft a lasting creative legacy. This is a docent-led tour through our permanent collection … Continued
Radical Women Tour
The Radical Women Tour highlights women-identifying artists who rebel against societal expectations, embracing change as they craft a lasting creative legacy. This is a docent-led tour through our permanent collection … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services … Continued
After Hours at the Speed
TICKETS An Evening with Louisville Orchestra 5-8 PM | Art Making - Watercolor portraits in Gheens Court 5-9 PM | Photobooth available 5:30 PM | Radical Women Gallery tour, docent-led … Continued
Blue Velvet at Speed Cinema
Blue Velvet Directed by David Lynch Friday, March 21, 6 pm | SOLD OUT $12 | $8 Speed members There’s something going on behind the white picket fences of Lumberton, North … Continued
Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874 at Speed Cinema
Exhibition on Screen Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874 Directed by Ali Ray Saturday, March 22, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $10 Speed members The Impressionists are the most popular … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services … Continued
Eraserhead at Speed Cinema
Eraserhead Directed by David Lynch Saturday, March 22, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS - low ticket alert $12 | $8 Speed members David Lynch’s 1977 debut feature, Eraserhead, is both … Continued
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me at Speed Cinema
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Directed by David Lynch Saturday, March 22, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS - low ticket alert $12 | $8 Speed members In the town of … Continued
Radical Women Tour
The Radical Women Tour highlights women-identifying artists who rebel against societal expectations, embracing change as they craft a lasting creative legacy. This is a docent-led tour through our permanent collection … Continued
Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874 at Speed Cinema
Exhibition on Screen Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874 Directed by Ali Ray Sunday, March 23, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $10 Speed members The Impressionists are the most popular … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services … Continued
The Short Films of David Lynch at Speed Cinema
The Short Films of David Lynch Directed by David Lynch Sunday, March 23, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Beginning his artistic career as a painter and … Continued
Radical Women Tour
The Radical Women Tour highlights women-identifying artists who rebel against societal expectations, embracing change as they craft a lasting creative legacy. This is a docent-led tour through our permanent collection … Continued
Thunder Road at Speed Cinema
Science on Screen® Thunder Road Directed by Arthur Ripley Wednesday, March 26 CINEMA + | BUY TICKETS 6 pm, cash bar in the Speed Cinema lobby 7 pm, screening $12 | … Continued
Radical Women Tour
The Radical Women Tour highlights women-identifying artists who rebel against societal expectations, embracing change as they craft a lasting creative legacy. This is a docent-led tour through our permanent collection … Continued
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
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.
Speed Chat Spot
Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services … Continued
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story at Speed Cinema
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story Directed by Bruce David Klein Friday, March 28, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “An unabashed celebration of the woman … Continued
Member Coffee and Tour with the Curator
Members will enjoy coffee and pastries before the Museum opens its doors to the public, followed by an exclusive tour of the new exhibition, Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, … Continued
Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939 Opening
Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939 March 29, 2025 – June 22, 2025 Special Exhibition Galleries, Third Floor, North Building During the early twentieth century, Paris was the destination … Continued