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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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Klimt and The Kiss at Speed Cinema

Exhibition on Screen Klimt and The Kiss Directed by Ali Ray TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is one of the most recognized and reproduced paintings in the world. It is perhaps the most popular poster on student dorm walls from Beijing to Boston. Painted in Vienna around 1908, the evocative … Continued

November Adult Workshop

Saturday, November 4 10:30 am to 12:30 pm The Garden’s Jewel Create a beautiful pendant with local artist Tioga Champion for this Adult Workshop connected to our special installation Amy Sherald’s Portrait of Breonna Taylor: In The Garden. With this beginner-friendly workshop, learn the way of wire wrapping and gemstones. Gain new skills in craftsmanship … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

The Bacchanal

15th Annual Patron Circle Party THE BACCHANAL Saturday, November 4  |  8 PM – 12 AM Theme: Our Future Futuristic cocktail attire encouraged Free and exclusive to Major Donors and Patron Circle members. Tickets are available to purchase: Click here Featuring performances by the Va Va Vixens, musings of a live Theremin maestro, and dancing into the night with Top Shelf … Continued

Klimt and The Kiss at Speed Cinema

Exhibition on Screen Klimt and The Kiss Directed by Ali Ray TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is one of the most recognized and reproduced paintings in the world. It is perhaps the most popular poster on student dorm walls from Beijing to Boston. Painted in Vienna around 1908, the evocative … 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

The 70th Week at Speed Cinema

Sunday Showcase/UofL New Music Festival The 70th Week Directed by João Pedro Olivera Sunday, November 5, 3 pm  CINEMA+ FREE Recent Guggenheim Fellow and University of California Santa Barbara music professor João Pedro Oliveira, who heads the department’s Composition Program, brings The 70th Week, a new video opera to the Speed Cinema as the kick-off event for the … Continued

The Stones & Brian Jones at Speed Cinema

The Stones & Brian Jones Directed by Nick Broomfield TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “An absorbing film which aims to restore Jones to his rightful place as a central figure in the story of The Rolling Stones.”—Anita Singh, Daily Telegraph Nick Broomfield’s new documentary The Stones & Brian Jones uncovers the true story and legacy of Brian … 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 storytime, art making, games, and puppets.

Ivo Bystřičan’s Invisible Landscapes with fyield’s Future Landcapes at Speed Cinema

Music + Film Event Ivo Bystřičan’s Invisible Landscapes with fyield’s Future Landcapes TICKETS $20 | $15 Speed members This evening’s event combines the documentary Invisible Landcapes about the audio recording of the sounds of climate change with a performance by the Czech and Icelandic musicians fyield who incorporate the recorded sounds into a composition from their debut album Future Landscapes performed … Continued

Klimt and The Kiss at Speed Cinema

Exhibition on Screen Klimt and The Kiss Directed by Ali Ray TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is one of the most recognized and reproduced paintings in the world. It is perhaps the most popular poster on student dorm walls from Beijing to Boston. Painted in Vienna around 1908, the evocative … Continued

Klimt and The Kiss at Speed Cinema

Exhibition on Screen Klimt and The Kiss Directed by Ali Ray TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is one of the most recognized and reproduced paintings in the world. It is perhaps the most popular poster on student dorm walls from Beijing to Boston. Painted in Vienna around 1908, the evocative … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Rustin at Speed Cinema

Rustin Directed by George C. Wolfe BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Coleman Domingo’s performance will define not only his career but Bayard Rustin’s as well.”—Peter Debruge, Variety The architect of 1963’s momentous March on Washington, Bayard Rustin was one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known. He challenged authority, never … Continued

The Crime is Mine (Mon crime) at Speed Cinema

Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema The Crime is Mine (Mon crime) Directed by François Ozon TICKETS $15 | $12 Speed members | Free for Speed Cinephiles “A sly, feminist triumph.”—Lisa Nesselson, Screen International Paris in the 1930s—a playground for industrial heirs and debonair architects, but the City of Lights does not shine evenly for all. Struggling actress Madeleine … 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

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 1:30 PM - 3 PM Please call to register: 502-451-4266 Memories at the Museum offers a fun and comfortable way for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia to get out, get active, and get connected with one another through a variety of social events and community-based activities determined by the individual needs … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Rustin at Speed Cinema

Rustin Directed by George C. Wolfe BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Coleman Domingo’s performance will define not only his career but Bayard Rustin’s as well.”—Peter Debruge, Variety The architect of 1963’s momentous March on Washington, Bayard Rustin was one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known. He challenged authority, never … Continued

Rustin at Speed Cinema

Rustin Directed by George C. Wolfe BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Coleman Domingo’s performance will define not only his career but Bayard Rustin’s as well.”—Peter Debruge, Variety The architect of 1963’s momentous March on Washington, Bayard Rustin was one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known. He challenged authority, never … Continued

Movement in the Atrium: Pilates with Susan

November 12 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 those with experience. We will work to align, lengthen, strengthen, and stretch the body. Come see what this incredible exercise modality is about … Continued

Rustin at Speed Cinema

Rustin Directed by George C. Wolfe BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Coleman Domingo’s performance will define not only his career but Bayard Rustin’s as well.”—Peter Debruge, Variety The architect of 1963’s momentous March on Washington, Bayard Rustin was one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known. He challenged authority, never … 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.

Sunday Showcase: The Louisville Leopard Percussionists

Sunday Showcase November 12, 2-3 PM The Louisville Leopard Percussionists, Grand Hall Founded in 1993, The Louisville Leopard Percussionists is a non-profit community-based organization made up of kids in grades 2-10 from the Louisville area.  They perform a high-energy show of a variety of genres including jazz, pop, and originals.  The Leopards perform in and … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Rustin at Speed Cinema

Rustin Directed by George C. Wolfe BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Coleman Domingo’s performance will define not only his career but Bayard Rustin’s as well.”—Peter Debruge, Variety The architect of 1963’s momentous March on Washington, Bayard Rustin was one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known. He challenged authority, never … Continued

2023 Louisville Film Society Short Film Slam

Louisville Film Society Short Film Slam Various directors TICKETS  $12 | $8 Speed and LFS members Co-presented by the Louisville Film Society, local filmmakers will present short works of fifteen minutes or less followed by questions and comments from the audience. This edition features a special jury prize of $500 for the best film 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

After Hours at the Speed

TICKETS November After Hours | November 17 | Theme: A celebration of Stories Retold: American Art from the Princeton University Art Museum 5-8 PM | Art-Making: Mobile Self-Portraits 5-7 PM | Stories Retold: American Art from the Princeton University Art Museum Chat Spots available 5:30-6 PM | Gallery Talk in The Bitter and The Sweet: Kentucky … Continued

Victims of Sin (Víctimas del pecado) at Speed Cinema

New 4K Restoration Victims of Sin (Víctimas del pecado) Directed by Emilio Fernández BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the 25 best foreign language movie musicals ever made . . .The musical sequences are raw, beautiful, and riveting . . . Fernández was a visionary populist filmmaker who took the stuff of pulpy … Continued

Speed Reading Book Club: Horse: A Novel by Geraldine Brooks

Join us for Speed Reading Book Club, a book discussion inspired by both special exhibitions and artworks in the Speed's permanent collection! You can find copies of all the Book Club books in the Museum Store. Speed Reading Book Club is free with admission and will be in person. Horse: A Novel by Geraldine Brooks Content … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Victims of Sin (Víctimas del pecado) at Speed Cinema

New 4K Restoration Victims of Sin (Víctimas del pecado) Directed by Emilio Fernández BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the 25 best foreign language movie musicals ever made . . .The musical sequences are raw, beautiful, and riveting . . . Fernández was a visionary populist filmmaker who took the stuff of pulpy … Continued

The Cassandra Cat (Az prijde kocour) at Speed Cinema

New 4K Restoration The Cassandra Cat (Az prijde kocour) Directed by Vojtech Jasny BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A hugely and joyously inventive work that intermittently explodes with energy and imagination.”–CineOutsider In this modern-day fairy tale and rediscovered Czech New Wave cult classic, an ordinary Bohemian village is visited by a magician (Jan Werich), … Continued

The Cassandra Cat (Az prijde kocour) at Speed Cinema

New 4K Restoration The Cassandra Cat (Az prijde kocour) Directed by Vojtech Jasny BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A hugely and joyously inventive work that intermittently explodes with energy and imagination.”–CineOutsider In this modern-day fairy tale and rediscovered Czech New Wave cult classic, an ordinary Bohemian village is visited by a magician (Jan Werich), … 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.

Celebrate You Sundays

November 19 1 – 3:30 pm Gallery 2 Spend time surrounded by the artworks of In the Garden and celebrate what makes you unique! Explore your internal landscape through a guided meditation workshop led by Mental Health Lou from 1-2 pm. Following this experience, we will have a drop-in art-making experience from 2-3:30 pm with members … 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.

Family Drop-In Tour

Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Rush to Judgement at Speed Cinema

4K Digital Restoration/60th Anniversary of the Assassination of John F. Kennedy Rush to Judgement Directed by Emile de Antonio based on the book by Mark Lane BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Rush to Judgement is sober and unexcited, making its points with quiet and controlled definiteness, sans hysterics or frenzied accusations. Lane and collaborator … 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 24, 2023. 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.

May December at Speed Cinema

May December Directed by Todd Haynes BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Both wickedly funny and piercingly sad.”—Guy Lodge, Film of the Week Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, Gracie Atherton-Yu (Julianne Moore) and her husband Joe (twenty-three years her junior) brace themselves for their twins to graduate from high school. … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

May December at Speed Cinema

May December Directed by Todd Haynes BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Both wickedly funny and piercingly sad.”—Guy Lodge, Film of the Week Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, Gracie Atherton-Yu (Julianne Moore) and her husband Joe (twenty-three years her junior) brace themselves for their twins to graduate from high school. … Continued

May December at Speed Cinema

May December Directed by Todd Haynes BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Both wickedly funny and piercingly sad.”—Guy Lodge, Film of the Week Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, Gracie Atherton-Yu (Julianne Moore) and her husband Joe (twenty-three years her junior) brace themselves for their twins to graduate from high school. … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

May December at Speed Cinema

May December Directed by Todd Haynes BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Both wickedly funny and piercingly sad.”—Guy Lodge, Film of the Week Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, Gracie Atherton-Yu (Julianne Moore) and her husband Joe (twenty-three years her junior) brace themselves for their twins to graduate from high school. … Continued

May December at Speed Cinema

May December Directed by Todd Haynes BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Both wickedly funny and piercingly sad.”—Guy Lodge, Film of the Week Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, Gracie Atherton-Yu (Julianne Moore) and her husband Joe (twenty-three years her junior) brace themselves for their twins to graduate from high school. … Continued

Museum Store Sunday

November 26, 12 PM to 5 PM Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping at our Museum store!  This year’s special gift with purchase is the Speed Building Baggu Tote! Spend over $75 in the Speed Art Museum Store and walk away with all your unique purchases all in a limited edition Speed Building Baggu … Continued

May December at Speed Cinema

May December Directed by Todd Haynes BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Both wickedly funny and piercingly sad.”—Guy Lodge, Film of the Week Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, Gracie Atherton-Yu (Julianne Moore) and her husband Joe (twenty-three years her junior) brace themselves for their twins to graduate from high school. … 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

May December at Speed Cinema

May December Directed by Todd Haynes BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Both wickedly funny and piercingly sad.”—Guy Lodge, Film of the Week Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, Gracie Atherton-Yu (Julianne Moore) and her husband Joe (twenty-three years her junior) brace themselves for their twins to graduate from high school. … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

The Delinquents (Los delincuentes) at Speed Cinema

The Delinquents (Los delincuentes) Directed by Rodrigo Moreno TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Beguiling and unpredictable, Cannes Un Certain Regard breakout The Delinquents reinvents the heist film as a free-flowing adventure like no other. Buenos Aires bank employee Morán (Daniel Eliás) dreams up a scheme to liberate himself from corporate monotony: he’ll steal enough money to support … Continued

December Adult Workshop: Combination Station – SOLD OUT

Saturday, December 2 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Topic: Combination Station What is collage? When most people think of collage, they consider a general combination of materials and paper glued together to create a work of art. But have you ever thought about the specific type of materials? How can they interact in a way … 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 Delinquents (Los delincuentes) at Speed Cinema

The Delinquents (Los delincuentes) Directed by Rodrigo Moreno TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Beguiling and unpredictable, Cannes Un Certain Regard breakout The Delinquents reinvents the heist film as a free-flowing adventure like no other. Buenos Aires bank employee Morán (Daniel Eliás) dreams up a scheme to liberate himself from corporate monotony: he’ll steal enough money to support … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

The Delinquents (Los delincuentes) at Speed Cinema

The Delinquents (Los delincuentes) Directed by Rodrigo Moreno TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Beguiling and unpredictable, Cannes Un Certain Regard breakout The Delinquents reinvents the heist film as a free-flowing adventure like no other. Buenos Aires bank employee Morán (Daniel Eliás) dreams up a scheme to liberate himself from corporate monotony: he’ll steal enough money to support … 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

The Delinquents (Los delincuentes) at Speed Cinema

The Delinquents (Los delincuentes) Directed by Rodrigo Moreno TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Beguiling and unpredictable, Cannes Un Certain Regard breakout The Delinquents reinvents the heist film as a free-flowing adventure like no other. Buenos Aires bank employee Morán (Daniel Eliás) dreams up a scheme to liberate himself from corporate monotony: he’ll steal enough money to support … 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 and each other at their own speed. Activities included in your ticket to the Museum.

Teacher Professional Development – Visual Stories: Racism and Social Justice

 December 7, 2023 4:30 – 7:30 pm Visual Stories: Racism and Social Justice Historically, through their classroom practice, educators have supported tenets of equality and social justice long before the Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964. What is an artist’s definition of social justice? How do artists shape visual stories about economic, political, and social rights? In this workshop, amplify classroom conversations … Continued

1st Thursdays!

Join us in the Museum every 1st Thursday of the month for programming and activities until 8 pm.  December 7, 2023 5:30 – 7:30 PM: Costume Figure Drawing in the Atrium – Learn More 5:30 PM: Cash Bar available in the Cinema Lobby 6 PM: FREE Cinema screening, This is Home: Artist Jaylin Stewart. 6 PM: … Continued

Costume Figure Drawing

Join us every 1st Thursday till 8 PM at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This monthly series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration not required, but materials and folding stools … Continued

This is Home: Artist Jaylin Stewart at Speed Cinema

First Thursday/Area Premiere This is Home: Artist Jaylin Stewart Directed by Nathaniel R.A. Spencer Thursday, December 7, 6 pm  CINEMA+ 5:30 pm Cash bar in the Speed Cinema lobby FREE In West Louisville’s California neighborhood, artist Jaylin Stewart worked collaboratively with the Louisville Visual Art (LVA), a local art nonprofit, and dozens of community members … Continued

This Christmas at Speed Cinema

First Thursday This Christmas Directed by Preston A. Whitmore II FREE $12 | Free for Speed members “A nice balance between sentimental and sweet—which is just how every holiday gathering should feel.”—Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News At holiday time, family matriarch Ma’Dere Whitfield (Loretta Devine) assembles her large brood for their first reunion in four … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Fallen Leaves (Kuolleet lehdet) at Speed Cinema

Fallen Leaves (Kuolleet lehdet) Directed by Aki Kaurismäki  TICKETS $12 | $ Speed members “The best film of the year.”—International Federation of Film Critics Award-winning filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki (Le Havre, The Other Side of Hope) makes a masterful return with Fallen Leaves, a timeless, hopeful and ultimately satisfying love story in which two lonely souls … Continued

The Taste of Things (La passion de Dodin Bouffant) at Speed Cinema

Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema The Taste of Things (La passion de Dodin Bouffant) Directed by Tran Anh Hung BUY TICKETS $15 | $12 Speed members | Free for Speed Cinephiles “So rich and romantic that it will leave you woozy.”—Phil De Semlyen, TimeOut In The Taste of Things, Cook Eugenie (Juliette Binoche) and her boss Dodin (Benoît Magimel) … 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

DECEMBER 9, 2023 1:30 PM - 3 PM Please call to register: 502-451-4266 Memories at the Museum offers a fun and comfortable way for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia to get out, get active, and get connected with one another through a variety of social events and community-based activities determined by the individual needs … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Fallen Leaves (Kuolleet lehdet) at Speed Cinema

Fallen Leaves (Kuolleet lehdet) Directed by Aki Kaurismäki  TICKETS $12 | $ Speed members “The best film of the year.”—International Federation of Film Critics Award-winning filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki (Le Havre, The Other Side of Hope) makes a masterful return with Fallen Leaves, a timeless, hopeful and ultimately satisfying love story in which two lonely souls … Continued

Fallen Leaves (Kuolleet lehdet) at Speed Cinema

Fallen Leaves (Kuolleet lehdet) Directed by Aki Kaurismäki  TICKETS $12 | $ Speed members “The best film of the year.”—International Federation of Film Critics Award-winning filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki (Le Havre, The Other Side of Hope) makes a masterful return with Fallen Leaves, a timeless, hopeful and ultimately satisfying love story in which two lonely souls … Continued

Movement in the Atrium: Slow Flow Yoga with Cayla

December 10, 2023 12 PM - 1 PM Slow Flow Yoga No registration is needed! Join Cayla in the Atrium with a Slow Flow Yoga class. Don't forget your water bottle, towel, and yoga mat.

Holiday Garage Sale at the Speed

WE ARE HAVING A GARAGE SALE! December 10, 12 PM – 5 PM Grand Hall Who’s ready to score some sweet deals on one-of-a-kind Speed Art Museum merch for the holidays? Head to our holiday garage sale on Sunday, December 10 for discounted merchandise that will fill your home with culture! 🤩 Items on sale … 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Sunday Showcase: Louisville Folk School

Sunday Showcase: Louisville Folk School Date: December 10 Time: 2 to 3:30 PM  Join us for a Sunday Showcase with the Louisville Folk School for a compilation of performances including drumming, string band, and staff performances.

Fallen Leaves (Kuolleet lehdet) at Speed Cinema

Fallen Leaves (Kuolleet lehdet) Directed by Aki Kaurismäki  TICKETS $12 | $ Speed members “The best film of the year.”—International Federation of Film Critics Award-winning filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki (Le Havre, The Other Side of Hope) makes a masterful return with Fallen Leaves, a timeless, hopeful and ultimately satisfying love story in which two lonely souls … 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 storytime, art making, games, and puppets.

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.

Maestro at Speed Cinema

Maestro Directed by Bradley Cooper BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members. In his directorial follow-up to A Star Is Born, Bradley Cooper stars in and dramatizes the public and private lives of legendary musician Leonard Bernstein with empathy, cinematic grace, and harmonious magnificence. Accentuating the boundless energy of its subject’s genius, Maestro opens on a vividly re-created … Continued

After Hours at the Speed

TICKETS December After Hours | December 15 | Theme: Winter Prom, dress in your prom best!💃 5-8 PM | Art-Making: Make Your Own Prom Corsage! 5-9 PM | Pop-up Vendors: Vintage wear Derby City Market, Candles from Serene Nights Candle Co. and Permanent Jewelry from jBloom Designs & PermaLinx in the Atrium 5-10 PM | Don't … Continued

Maestro at Speed Cinema

Maestro Directed by Bradley Cooper BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members. In his directorial follow-up to A Star Is Born, Bradley Cooper stars in and dramatizes the public and private lives of legendary musician Leonard Bernstein with empathy, cinematic grace, and harmonious magnificence. Accentuating the boundless energy of its subject’s genius, Maestro opens on a vividly re-created … Continued

Maestro at Speed Cinema

Maestro Directed by Bradley Cooper BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members. In his directorial follow-up to A Star Is Born, Bradley Cooper stars in and dramatizes the public and private lives of legendary musician Leonard Bernstein with empathy, cinematic grace, and harmonious magnificence. Accentuating the boundless energy of its subject’s genius, Maestro opens on a vividly re-created … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Maestro at Speed Cinema

Maestro Directed by Bradley Cooper BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members. In his directorial follow-up to A Star Is Born, Bradley Cooper stars in and dramatizes the public and private lives of legendary musician Leonard Bernstein with empathy, cinematic grace, and harmonious magnificence. Accentuating the boundless energy of its subject’s genius, Maestro opens on a vividly re-created … Continued

Maestro at Speed Cinema

Maestro Directed by Bradley Cooper BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members. In his directorial follow-up to A Star Is Born, Bradley Cooper stars in and dramatizes the public and private lives of legendary musician Leonard Bernstein with empathy, cinematic grace, and harmonious magnificence. Accentuating the boundless energy of its subject’s genius, Maestro opens on a vividly re-created … Continued

Maestro at Speed Cinema

Maestro Directed by Bradley Cooper BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members. In his directorial follow-up to A Star Is Born, Bradley Cooper stars in and dramatizes the public and private lives of legendary musician Leonard Bernstein with empathy, cinematic grace, and harmonious magnificence. Accentuating the boundless energy of its subject’s genius, Maestro opens on a vividly re-created … 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Maestro at Speed Cinema

Maestro Directed by Bradley Cooper BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members. In his directorial follow-up to A Star Is Born, Bradley Cooper stars in and dramatizes the public and private lives of legendary musician Leonard Bernstein with empathy, cinematic grace, and harmonious magnificence. Accentuating the boundless energy of its subject’s genius, Maestro opens on a vividly re-created … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

New York International Children’s Film Festival – Kid Flicks One at Speed Cinema

New York International Children’s Film Festival Kid Flicks One Various directors TICKETS $8 | $5 Speed members Let your imagination take the wheel with Kid Flicks One. Whether dreaming up the fantastical, like a spider’s goal to capture the moon, or the practical, like a young animator’s future stardom, these shorts are sure to enchant … 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.

Winter Family Day

Winter Family Day Friday, December 29, 1-4 pm Warm up in the Museum during the break while exploring art and dancing the afternoon away together at our Winter Family Day. All programming is included in your ticket to the Speed.  1 to 2 PM | Collection Highlights Tour 1 to 4 PM | Baby Playdate … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

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 and each other at their own speed. Activities included in your ticket to the Museum.

1st Thursdays!

1st Thursdays are slower and art-focused nights once a month that include access to all galleries from 5 pm to 8 pm. Programming on these nights might include gallery talks, lectures, costume figure drawing, cinema programs, and other community events.   January 4, 2024 5:30 PM: Gallery Talk in The Bitter and the Sweet: Kentucky … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Four Daughters (Le filles d’Olfa) at Speed Cinema

Four Daughters (Le filles d’Olfa) Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania  BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “This is a heartbreaker about mothers and daughters, the cruelty of repression and the slippery, but revealing nature of performance.”—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times A riveting exploration of rebellion, memory, and sisterhood, Four Daughters reconstructs the story of Olfa Hamrouni and her … Continued

SOLD OUT – January Adult Workshop – Cyanotypes

Adult Workshop: Cyanotypes Saturday, January 6 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Cold weather can’t keep us from enjoying the beauty of nature! Learn how to create cyanotype prints in this workshop inspired by the environmental conversations explored in our special exhibition Stories Retold. Using florals and photo negatives, participants will make their own cyanotypes 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.

Menus Plaisirs – Les Troisgros at Speed Cinema

Menus Plaisirs – Les Troisgros Directed by Frederick Wiseman TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Alliance Française members “A team that with love, ingenuity, choreography, sublime technique, and a regard for the larger world create one astonishment after another for the delight and delectation of others – much like the genius behind the camera.”—Manohla Dargis, The … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Four Daughters (Le filles d’Olfa) at Speed Cinema

Four Daughters (Le filles d’Olfa) Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania  BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “This is a heartbreaker about mothers and daughters, the cruelty of repression and the slippery, but revealing nature of performance.”—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times A riveting exploration of rebellion, memory, and sisterhood, Four Daughters reconstructs the story of Olfa Hamrouni and her … 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.

Menus Plaisirs – Les Troisgros at Speed Cinema

Menus Plaisirs – Les Troisgros Directed by Frederick Wiseman TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Alliance Française members “A team that with love, ingenuity, choreography, sublime technique, and a regard for the larger world create one astonishment after another for the delight and delectation of others – much like the genius behind the camera.”—Manohla Dargis, 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.

Family Drop-In Tour

Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

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 storytime, art making, games, and puppets for you to enjoy as a family.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Pianoforte at Speed Cinema

Pianoforte Directed by Jakub Piatek  TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Hits all the right notes.”—Screen Daily During the preliminary round, there are 160 of them. Then, about 90. Then 45. At last, only 12 lucky ones make it to the final. These are the contestants in the legendary International Chopin Piano Competition, held every … Continued

Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema | The Promised Land (Bastarden) at Speed Cinema

Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema The Promised Land (Bastarden) Directed by Nikolaj Arcel  TICKETS  $15 | $12 Speed members | Free for Speed Cinephiles  Official Pick for Oscar Short List | Best International Feature “The kid of ravishing, rousing epic we don’t really get much of anymore.”—Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine In 18th century Denmark, Captain Ludvig Kahlen … 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

Please call to register: 502-451-4266 Memories at the Museum offers a fun and comfortable way for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia to get out, get active, and get connected with one another through a variety of social events and community-based activities determined by the individual needs and interests of the participants and that promote … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Smoke Sauna Sisterhood (Savvusanna sõsarad) at Speed Cinema

Smoke Sauna Sisterhood (Savvusanna sõsarad) Directed by Anna Hints TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Hypnotic. Intimate. Blisteringly honest.”—Harper’s Bazaar The first documentary by an Estonian director to compete and win at Sundance, Smoke Sauna Sisterhood is a deeply moving, intimate and breathtaking approach to issues of trauma, healing, and community. Filmed almost as if a Vermeer or … Continued

Pianoforte at Speed Cinema

Pianoforte Directed by Jakub Piatek  TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Hits all the right notes.”—Screen Daily During the preliminary round, there are 160 of them. Then, about 90. Then 45. At last, only 12 lucky ones make it to the final. These are the contestants in the legendary International Chopin Piano Competition, held every … Continued

Movement in the Atrium: Pilates with Ashley

January 14, 2024 12 PM – 1 PM Pilates with Ashley NO REGISTRATION NEEDED Walk-ins welcome! #JoinTheMovement with Ashley Thursby for a Pilates Mat class suitable for all levels. Throughout this low-impact class you will mindfully focus on breath and core control as a way to promote more length and support in your spine. Please … Continued

Smoke Sauna Sisterhood (Savvusanna sõsarad) at Speed Cinema

Smoke Sauna Sisterhood (Savvusanna sõsarad) Directed by Anna Hints TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Hypnotic. Intimate. Blisteringly honest.”—Harper’s Bazaar The first documentary by an Estonian director to compete and win at Sundance, Smoke Sauna Sisterhood is a deeply moving, intimate and breathtaking approach to issues of trauma, healing, and community. Filmed almost as if a Vermeer or … 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Pianoforte at Speed Cinema

Pianoforte Directed by Jakub Piatek  TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Hits all the right notes.”—Screen Daily During the preliminary round, there are 160 of them. Then, about 90. Then 45. At last, only 12 lucky ones make it to the final. These are the contestants in the legendary International Chopin Piano Competition, held 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

After Hours at the Speed

TICKETS January After Hours | January 19 | Theme: An Evening with the Louisville Living Room 5-8 PM | Art Making – 2024 Vision Board Buttons 5:30 PM | Gallery Talk in The Bitter and the Sweet: Kentucky Sugar Chests, Enslavement, and the Transatlantic World 1790-1865 with Terra Foundation Assistant Curator Jennifer Downs 6 PM | … Continued

Monster (Kaibutsu) at Speed Cinema

Monster (Kaibutsu) Directed by Kore-eda Hirokazu TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A masterclass in mystery.”—Luke Hicks, The Film Stage Oscar-nominated director Kore-eda Hirokazu (Shoplifters) latest film is a taught drama investigating the truth as told through the vantage point of multiple characters creating a mind-expanding narrative. When her young son Minato starts to behave strangely, his … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Monster (Kaibutsu) at Speed Cinema

Monster (Kaibutsu) Directed by Kore-eda Hirokazu TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A masterclass in mystery.”—Luke Hicks, The Film Stage Oscar-nominated director Kore-eda Hirokazu (Shoplifters) latest film is a taught drama investigating the truth as told through the vantage point of multiple characters creating a mind-expanding narrative. When her young son Minato starts to behave strangely, his … Continued

Monster (Kaibutsu) at Speed Cinema

Monster (Kaibutsu) Directed by Kore-eda Hirokazu TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A masterclass in mystery.”—Luke Hicks, The Film Stage Oscar-nominated director Kore-eda Hirokazu (Shoplifters) latest film is a taught drama investigating the truth as told through the vantage point of multiple characters creating a mind-expanding narrative. When her young son Minato starts to behave strangely, his … 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.

Monster (Kaibutsu) at Speed Cinema

Monster (Kaibutsu) Directed by Kore-eda Hirokazu TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A masterclass in mystery.”—Luke Hicks, The Film Stage Oscar-nominated director Kore-eda Hirokazu (Shoplifters) latest film is a taught drama investigating the truth as told through the vantage point of multiple characters creating a mind-expanding narrative. When her young son Minato starts to behave strangely, his … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

We Will Speak (Dadisonisi/ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ) at Speed Cinema

We Will Speak (Dadisonisi/ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ) Directed by Schon Duncan and Michael McDermit  TICKETS  $12 | $8 Speed members The Cherokee language is deeply tied to Cherokee identity; yet generations of assimilation efforts by the U.S. government and anti-Indigenous stigmas have forced the Tri-Council of Cherokee tribes to declare a State of Emergency for the language in 2019. … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Bad Press at Speed Cinema

Bad Press Directed by Rebecca Landsberry-Baker and Joe Peeler BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members In 2015, the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma became one of only five federally recognized tribes to legislate free press protections by transferring oversight of Mvskoke Media from the executive branch to an independent editorial board. But three years after … Continued

Bad Press at Speed Cinema

Bad Press Directed by Rebecca Landsberry-Baker and Joe Peeler BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members In 2015, the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma became one of only five federally recognized tribes to legislate free press protections by transferring oversight of Mvskoke Media from the executive branch to an independent editorial board. But three years after … 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Teacher Professional Development – The Bitter and the Sweet

February 1, 2024 4:30 – 7:30 pm“The Bitter and the Sweet” How can visual culture help us learn about and analyze the past? By studying the historical context of objects, we can reflect on the era of their creation and through reflection imagine a better future. Join us as we focus on the objects, narratives, … 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, costume figure drawing, cinema programs, and other community events.   February 1, 2024 5:30 – 7:30 PM: Costume Figure Drawing in the Atrium – Learn More … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

The Promised Land (Bastarden) at Speed Cinema

The Promised Land (Bastarden) Directed by Nikolaj Arcel TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “The kid of ravishing, rousing epic we don’t really get much of anymore.”—Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine In 18th century Denmark, Captain Ludvig Kahlen (Mads Mikkelsen)–a proud, ambitious, but impoverished war hero–sets out to tame a vast, uninhabitable land on which seemingly nothing … Continued

February Adult Workshop

Saturday, February 3 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Theme: Sweet Subtleties with Sculptor KeVon Dunbar In this workshop, we invite participants to engage with works featured in our current exhibition The Bitter & the Sweet: Kentucky Sugar Chests, Enslavement, and the Transatlantic World 1790-1865. Learn how subtleties (elaborate sugar sculptures that began as lavish gifts … Continued

Speed Reading Book Club: Shadowshaper by Daniel José Elder 

Join us for Speed Reading Book Club, a book discussion inspired by both special exhibitions and artworks in the Speed's permanent collection! You can find copies of all the Book Club books in the Museum Store. Speed Reading Book Club is free with admission and will be in person. February 3, 2024 Shadowshaper by Daniel José … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

The Promised Land (Bastarden) at Speed Cinema

The Promised Land (Bastarden) Directed by Nikolaj Arcel TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “The kid of ravishing, rousing epic we don’t really get much of anymore.”—Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine In 18th century Denmark, Captain Ludvig Kahlen (Mads Mikkelsen)–a proud, ambitious, but impoverished war hero–sets out to tame a vast, uninhabitable land on which seemingly nothing … Continued

The Promised Land (Bastarden) at Speed Cinema

The Promised Land (Bastarden) Directed by Nikolaj Arcel TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “The kid of ravishing, rousing epic we don’t really get much of anymore.”—Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine In 18th century Denmark, Captain Ludvig Kahlen (Mads Mikkelsen)–a proud, ambitious, but impoverished war hero–sets out to tame a vast, uninhabitable land on which seemingly nothing … Continued

The Promised Land (Bastarden) at Speed Cinema

The Promised Land (Bastarden) Directed by Nikolaj Arcel TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “The kid of ravishing, rousing epic we don’t really get much of anymore.”—Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine In 18th century Denmark, Captain Ludvig Kahlen (Mads Mikkelsen)–a proud, ambitious, but impoverished war hero–sets out to tame a vast, uninhabitable land on which seemingly nothing … 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Facing East at Speed Cinema

Sunday Showcase/Deeper Viewing Facing East Directed by Tommy Baker Sunday, February 4, 3 pm  CINEMA+ FREE Tickets distributed from the Speed Cinema ticket kiosk starting at 2:30 pm With over 100,000 documented disturbed burials, the owners and operators of Louisville’s Eastern Cemetery systematically re-used graves for nearly 150 years, taking advantage of families during one … 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 and each other at their own speed. Activities included in your ticket to the Museum.

The Sweet East at Speed Cinema

The Sweet East Directed by Sean Price Williams Screenplay by Nick Pinkerton  TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Louisville Film Society members “It’s a well-made, purposefully ugly treatise of America as a broken-down theme park.”—Nick Allen, RogerEbert.com The Sweet East is a picaresque journey through the cities and woods of the Eastern seaboard of the United States … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

The Teachers’ Lounge (Das Lehrerzimmer) at Speed Cinema

The Teachers’ Lounge (Das Lehrerzimmer) Directed by Ilker Çatak TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the most thrilling films of the year.” Bria Tallerico, RogerEbert.com One of the most compelling films about the search for truth, The Teachers’ Lounge uses a petty crime as the launching point for an investigation that upends a community. Carla Nowak (Leonie … Continued

Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema- Io Capitano

Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Io Capitano Directed by Matteo Garrone Saturday, February 10, 11 am | BUY TICKETS $15 | $12 Speed members | Free for Speed Cinephiles 2024 International Film Feature - Oscar nomination “For Garrone, this proves an energizing shift in focus, yielding his most robust, purely satisfying filmmaking since his international breakthrough … 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

Please call to register: 502-451-4266 Memories at the Museum offers a fun and comfortable way for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia to get out, get active, and get connected with one another through a variety of social events and community-based activities determined by the individual needs and interests of the participants and that promote … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

The Teachers’ Lounge (Das Lehrerzimmer) at Speed Cinema

The Teachers’ Lounge (Das Lehrerzimmer) Directed by Ilker Çatak TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the most thrilling films of the year.” Bria Tallerico, RogerEbert.com One of the most compelling films about the search for truth, The Teachers’ Lounge uses a petty crime as the launching point for an investigation that upends a community. Carla Nowak (Leonie … Continued

The Teachers’ Lounge (Das Lehrerzimmer) at Speed Cinema

The Teachers’ Lounge (Das Lehrerzimmer) Directed by Ilker Çatak TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the most thrilling films of the year.” Bria Tallerico, RogerEbert.com One of the most compelling films about the search for truth, The Teachers’ Lounge uses a petty crime as the launching point for an investigation that upends a community. Carla Nowak (Leonie … Continued

Facing East at Speed Cinema

Sunday Showcase Facing East Directed by Tommy Baker Sunday, February 11, 12:30 pm   FREE Tickets distributed from the Speed Cinema ticket kiosk starting at 12 pm With over 100,000 documented disturbed burials, the owners and operators of Louisville’s Eastern Cemetery systematically re-used graves for nearly 150 years, taking advantage of families during one of 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.

Sunday Showcase: Louisville Academy of Music Showcase

Sunday Showcase performance: Louisville Academy of Music Showcase, featuring the music of Mel Bonis, Louisville Academy of Music's 2023-24 Composer of the Year. Date: February 11 Time: 2 PM – 3 PM Every second Sunday at the Museum there will be a free musical, dance, or speaking engagement provided by local and/or national talent. Thanks … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

The Teachers’ Lounge (Das Lehrerzimmer) at Speed Cinema

The Teachers’ Lounge (Das Lehrerzimmer) Directed by Ilker Çatak TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the most thrilling films of the year.” Bria Tallerico, RogerEbert.com One of the most compelling films about the search for truth, The Teachers’ Lounge uses a petty crime as the launching point for an investigation that upends a community. Carla Nowak (Leonie … 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 storytime, art making, games, and puppets for you to enjoy as a family.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

After Hours at the Speed

TICKETS February After Hours | February 16 | Theme: Celebrate the opening of India: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art 5-8 PM | Art Making – Love Tokens 5-8 PM | Tabling: UofL Indian Student Association Table 5-9 PM | Mehandi by Grishma 5-9 PM | Rivertown Photobooth available near India: South … Continued

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Animated Short Films

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors Friday, February 16, 6 pm – Animated Short Films | BUY TICKETS - LOW TICKET ALERT NOTE: Not for children under 13, verging on R. This year’s animated shorts program is not a family-friendly program – topics include the Holocaust, inferred child sexual abuse, and violent battle scenes. $12 … Continued

Member Reception: India: South Asian paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art

Member Reception Saturday, February 17, 10 am to 12 pm Members of the Speed Art Museum can enjoy a free special reception during the opening weekend of India: South Asian paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art, including light refreshments and a Gallery Talk with the Curator at 10:30 am. REGISTER 

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Live Action Short Films

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors Saturday, February 17, 3 pm – Live Action Short Films | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Louisville Film Society members For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films projected in cinemas as the artists have intended.  With all three categories offered … Continued

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Documentary Short Films

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors Saturday, February 17, 6 pm – Documentary Shorts | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Louisville Film Society members For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films projected in cinemas as the artists have intended.  With all three categories offered – Animated, … 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 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Documentary Short Films

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors Sunday, February 18, 1 pm – Documentary Shorts | BUY TICKETS NOTE: Rated PG/PG-13. Topics include aging, friendship, economic inequality, Taiwanese independence, and book bans.  $12 | $8 Speed and Louisville Film Society members For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films projected … 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

2024 Louisville Jewish Film Festival-Closing Night | Seven Blessings (Sheva Brachot) at Speed Cinema

2024 Louisville Jewish Film Festival-Closing Night Seven Blessings (Sheva Brachot) Directed by Ayelet Menahemi TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Will bring you to tears.”—Ron Fogel, Seret In this compelling film, a wedding exposes an open, yet unresolved, secret within a family as the truth is revealed during a series of family dinner. Marie was just two … Continued

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Animated Short Films

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors Wednesday, February 21, 1 pm – Animated Short Films | BUY TICKETS NOTE: Not for children under 13, verging on R. This year’s animated shorts program is not a family-friendly program – topics include the Holocaust, inferred child sexual abuse, and violent battle scenes. $12 | $8 Speed and … Continued

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Live Action Short Films

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors Wednesday, February 21, 6 pm – Live Action Short Films | BUY TICKETS NOTE: Rated R. Topics include murder, abortion, sexual abuse, and suicide.  $12 | $8 Speed and Louisville Film Society members For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films projected in cinemas … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Live Action Short Films

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors Friday, February 23, 6 pm – Live Action Short Films | BUY TICKETS NOTE: Rated R. Topics include murder, abortion, sexual abuse, and suicide.  $12 | $8 Speed and Louisville Film Society members For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films projected in cinemas … Continued

Speed Reading Book Club: The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams

Join us for Speed Reading Book Club, a book discussion inspired by both special exhibitions and artworks in the Speed's permanent collection! You can find copies of all the Book Club books in the Museum Store. Speed Reading Book Club is free with admission February 24, 2024 The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams Elderly Mukesh … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Animated Short Films

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors Saturday, February 24, 3 pm – Animated Short Films | BUY TICKETS NOTE: Not for children under 13, verging on R. This year’s animated shorts program is not a family-friendly program – topics include the Holocaust, inferred child sexual abuse, and violent battle scenes. $12 | $8 Speed and … Continued

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Documentary Short Films

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors Saturday, February 24, 6 pm – Documentary Shorts | BUY TICKETS NOTE: Rated PG/PG-13. Topics include aging, friendship, economic inequality, Taiwanese independence, and book bans.  $12 | $8 Speed and Louisville Film Society members For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films projected … Continued

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Animated Short Films

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors Sunday, February 25, 12:30 pm – Animated Short Films | BUY TICKETS NOTE: Not for children under 13, verging on R. This year’s animated shorts programis not a family-friendly program – topics include the Holocaust, inferred child sexual abuse, and violent battle scenes. $12 | $8 Speed and Louisville … 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

🌟 Join us for an unforgettable February Community Day on February 25th, from 1-4 pm, as we come together to celebrate "Health is Wealth." This special event is dedicated to honoring Black Women and fem identifying creators, makers, and entrepreneurs. Here's a glimpse of what awaits you: 🛍️ MELANnaire Marketplace - Throughout the event Discover … 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Colours of the Alphabet at Speed Cinema

Sunday Showcase/International Mother Language Day Colours of the Alphabet Directed by Alastair Cole Sunday, February 25, 3 pm  CINEMA+ FREE Tickets distributed from the box office kiosk starting at 2:30 pm “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, … Continued

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Live Action Short Films

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films Various Directors Wednesday, February 28, 1 pm – Live Action Short Films | BUY TICKETS NOTE: Rated R. Topics include murder, abortion, sexual abuse, and suicide.  $12 | $8 Speed and Louisville Film Society members For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films projected in cinemas … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

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 6, 2024. PLAN YOUR VISIT

Annual Speed Art Museum Ball

2024 SPEED ART MUSEUM BALL Saturday, March 2, 2024 The Speed Ball is the most significant annual fundraiser for the Speed Art Museum, providing critical support for the mission of the Speed: At the Speed Art Museum, we invite everyone to celebrate art forever. We do this through world-class exhibitions, engaging and relevant community programs, and impactful education … 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, programming, and vision. Individual tickets for Late Night are $250. White or black tie is required. Join us for the Late Night portion of the … Continued

Museum Closed

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 6, 2024. PLAN YOUR VISIT

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 and each other at their own speed. Activities included in your ticket to the Museum.

Robot Dreams at Speed Cinema

Robot Dreams Directed by Pablo Berger Wednesday, March 6, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Louisville Film Society members “Beautiful, unexpected, and tender.”—Guillermo del Toro In this one-night-only special screening in honor of its Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature, you’ll see how this film has warmed the hearts of audiences around … Continued

Teacher Professional Development – A Sense of Place

March 7, 2024 4:30 – 7:30 pm “A Sense of Place” The activities in workshop will help your students communicate about self-identity, significance, and their place in the world. We may live at a specific address, but a sense of place is where we truly feel at home. Join us as we explore art made … 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, clothed figure drawing, cinema programs, and other community events.  5-8 PM | Explore our galleries 5 PM | Gallery Tour of India: South Asian Paintings … Continued

Current Speed Artist Talk: Angel Otero & Leslie Martinez

Current Speed Artist Talk: Angel Otero & Leslie Martinez March 7, 6:30-7:30 PM FREE Lecture REGISTER The Speed Art Museum is thrilled to present leading contemporary artists Angel Otero and Leslie Martinez in conversation with Tyler Blackwell, Curator of Contemporary Art. This discussion is presented on the occasion of the exhibition Current Speed: Angel Otero / … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

The Peasants at Speed Cinema

The Peasants (Chlopi) Directed by DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman Friday, March 8, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A Triumph!  The animated film you need to see this year!”—Nick Shager, The Daily Beast The Oscar-nominated creators of Loving Vincent are back with a compelling animated film based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel The Peasants by Władysław Reymont.  … 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 through a variety of social events and community-based activities determined by the individual needs and interests of the participants and that promote social interaction and … Continued

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

The Peasants at Speed Cinema

The Peasants (Chlopi) Directed by DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman Saturday, March 9, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A Triumph!  The animated film you need to see this year!”—Nick Shager, The Daily Beast The Oscar-nominated creators of Loving Vincent are back with a compelling animated film based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel The Peasants by Władysław Reymont.  … Continued

The Peasants at Speed Cinema

The Peasants (Chlopi) Directed by DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman Saturday, March 9, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A Triumph!  The animated film you need to see this year!”—Nick Shager, The Daily Beast The Oscar-nominated creators of Loving Vincent are back with a compelling animated film based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel The Peasants by Władysław Reymont.  … 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

The Peasants at Speed Cinema

The Peasants (Chlopi) Directed by DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman Sunday, March 10, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A Triumph!  The animated film you need to see this year!”—Nick Shager, The Daily Beast The Oscar-nominated creators of Loving Vincent are back with a compelling animated film based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel The Peasants by Władysław Reymont.  … 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 storytime, art making, games, and puppets for you to enjoy as a family.

The Peasants at Speed Cinema

The Peasants (Chlopi) Directed by DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman Wednesday, March 13, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A Triumph!  The animated film you need to see this year!”—Nick Shager, The Daily Beast The Oscar-nominated creators of Loving Vincent are back with a compelling animated film based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel The Peasants by Władysław Reymont.  … Continued

The Peasants at Speed Cinema

The Peasants (Chlopi) Directed by DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman Wednesday, March 13, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A Triumph!  The animated film you need to see this year!”—Nick Shager, The Daily Beast The Oscar-nominated creators of Loving Vincent are back with a compelling animated film based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel The Peasants by Władysław Reymont.  … Continued

The Peasants at Speed Cinema

The Peasants (Chlopi) Directed by DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman Thursday, March 14, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A Triumph!  The animated film you need to see this year!”—Nick Shager, The Daily Beast The Oscar-nominated creators of Loving Vincent are back with a compelling animated film based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel The Peasants by Władysław Reymont.  … Continued

The Peasants at Speed Cinema

The Peasants (Chlopi) Directed by DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman Thursday, March 14, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A Triumph!  The animated film you need to see this year!”—Nick Shager, The Daily Beast The Oscar-nominated creators of Loving Vincent are back with a compelling animated film based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel The Peasants by Władysław Reymont.  … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

After Hours at the Speed

TICKETS March After Hours | March 15 | Theme: Celebrate India: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art 5-8 PM | Art Making in Gheens Court 5-9 PM | Mehandi by Grishma 5-10 PM | 360 Degree Photobooth 5:15-5:45 PM | The Yale Whiffenpoofs performance 6 PM | Gallery Talk in India: South … Continued

The Peasants at Speed Cinema

The Peasants (Chlopi) Directed by DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman Friday, March 15, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A Triumph!  The animated film you need to see this year!”—Nick Shager, The Daily Beast The Oscar-nominated creators of Loving Vincent are back with a compelling animated film based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel The Peasants by Władysław Reymont.  … Continued

SOLD OUT | March Adult Workshop – A Punch of Color with Kaviya Ravi

Saturday, March 16 10:30 am to 12:30 pm A Punch of Color with Artist Kaviya Ravi Are you a fan of bright, bold colors, and textiles? Join us for an Adult Workshop where you can create your own punch embroidery in this Adult Workshop led by Kaviya Ravi. She is a local artist behind the … Continued

Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Wicked Little Letters at Speed Cinema

Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Wicked Little Letters Directed by Thea Sharrock Saturday, March 16, 11 am | BUY TICKETS $15 | $12 Speed members | Free for Speed Cinephiles “There’s nothing like two of the finest actresses of their generation waging war against each other.”—Tom Shone, Sunday Times A 1920s English seaside town bears witness 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

The Peasants at Speed Cinema

The Peasants (Chlopi) Directed by DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman Saturday, March 16, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A Triumph!  The animated film you need to see this year!”—Nick Shager, The Daily Beast The Oscar-nominated creators of Loving Vincent are back with a compelling animated film based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel The Peasants by Władysław Reymont.  … Continued

The Peasants at Speed Cinema

The Peasants (Chlopi) Directed by DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman Saturday, March 16, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A Triumph!  The animated film you need to see this year!”—Nick Shager, The Daily Beast The Oscar-nominated creators of Loving Vincent are back with a compelling animated film based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel The Peasants by Władysław Reymont.  … 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 and you will leave the class feeling refreshed, centered, and ready for the day ahead. Bring your own mat, towel, and water bottle.

The Music Room (Jalsaghar) at Speed Cinema

Sunday Showcase The Music Room (Jalsaghar) Directed by Satyajit Ray Sunday, March 17, 12:30 pm FREE “A rapturous treasure trove of Indian classical music and dance—and a tale of the reckless passion that they can inspire.”—Richard Brody, The New Yorker With The Music Room, Satyajit Ray brilliantly evokes the crumbling opulence of the world of a fallen aristocrat … 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.

Sunday Showcase – Natya Kendra Dance Academy 

Sunday Showcase performance: Natya Kendra Dance Academy Come and enjoy the mesmerizing Indian Classical Dances and Vibrant Bollywood Dances by Natya Kendra Dance Academy Choreographed by Artistic Director Smitha Paily Time: 2 PM – 3 PM Every second Sunday at the Museum there will be a free musical, dance, or speaking engagement provided by local … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

The Peasants at Speed Cinema

The Peasants (Chlopi) Directed by DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman Sunday, March 17, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A Triumph!  The animated film you need to see this year!”—Nick Shager, The Daily Beast The Oscar-nominated creators of Loving Vincent are back with a compelling animated film based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel The Peasants by Władysław Reymont.  … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

CANCELED – About Dry Grasses (Kuru Otlar Üstüne) at Speed Cinema

About Dry Grasses (Kuru Otlar Üstüne) Directed Nuri Bilge Ceylan Friday, March 22, 6 pm | CANCELED *If you have purchased a ticket for this screening, you will be issued a refund. $12 | $8 Speed members “Above all, the film captures how easy it is to deposit too much hope on the few who represent … Continued

Speed Reading Book Club: The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

Join us for Speed Reading Book Club, a book discussion inspired by both special exhibitions and artworks in the Speed's permanent collection! You can find copies of all the Book Club books in the Museum Store. Speed Reading Book Club is free with admission and will be in person. March 23, 2024 The Henna Artist by … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

About Dry Grasses (Kuru Otlar Üstüne) at Speed Cinema

About Dry Grasses (Kuru Otlar Üstüne) Directed Nuri Bilge Ceylan Saturday, March 23, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Above all, the film captures how easy it is to deposit too much hope on the few who represent dissent, or freedom, when one is trapped.”—Diego Semerene, Slant Magazine Nestled away in wintry East Anatolia, … Continued

The War is Over (La guerre est finie) at Speed Cinema

Sunday Showcase/ French Film Festival at the University of Louisville The War is Over (La guerre est finie) Directed by Alain Resnais Sunday, March 24, 12:30 pm  CINEMA+ FREE A triumph and a thriller. Erotic scenes of outright beauty, such superb subtlety. An outstanding film from our time.”—Judith Crist, World Journal Tribune The War is Over begins three … 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.

March Community Day

March Community Day – Sunday, March 24th, 2024, 1-4 pm, FREE Join the Speed Art Museum in celebrating Holi Festival - an important and colorful Hindu Festival celebrating Spring. The Speed will be alive with activities for everyone to enjoy. Beautify the sidewalks around the Speed by drawing Rangoli-inspired designs in chalk with The University … 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

About Dry Grasses (Kuru Otlar Üstüne) at Speed Cinema

About Dry Grasses (Kuru Otlar Üstüne) Directed Nuri Bilge Ceylan Sunday, March 24, 4 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Above all, the film captures how easy it is to deposit too much hope on the few who represent dissent, or freedom, when one is trapped.”—Diego Semerene, Slant Magazine Nestled away in wintry East Anatolia, … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Pandora’s Box (Die Büchse der Pandora) at Speed Cinema

New Digital Restoration Pandora’s Box (Die Büchse der Pandora) Directed by G. W. Pabst Friday, March 29, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “G. W. Pabst’s extraordinary, erotic and tragic adaptation, Pandora’s Box, owes to the electrifying, photogenic and iconic presence of Louise Brooks”—Wally Hammond, Time Out One of the masters of early German 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Pandora’s Box (Die Büchse der Pandora) at Speed Cinema

New Digital Restoration Pandora’s Box (Die Büchse der Pandora) Directed by G. W. Pabst Saturday, March 30, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “G. W. Pabst’s extraordinary, erotic and tragic adaptation, Pandora’s Box, owes to the electrifying, photogenic and iconic presence of Louise Brooks”—Wally Hammond, Time Out One of the masters of early German cinema, … Continued

A Woman of Paris at Speed Cinema

A Woman of Paris Directed by Charles Chaplin Saturday, March 30, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $ 8 Speed Cinema “A moving and entertaining work, executed with high finesse by a master cineaste.”—Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader Having built his career as both an actor and director of silent cinema with comedic short films starring his … 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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

A Woman of Paris at Speed Cinema

A Woman of Paris Directed by Charles Chaplin Sunday, March 31, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $ 8 Speed Cinema “A moving and entertaining work, executed with high finesse by a master cineaste.”—Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader Having built his career as both an actor and director of silent cinema with comedic short films starring his … 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 and each other at their own speed. Activities included in your ticket to the Museum.

CANCELED – Teacher Professional Development – Memory Mosaics

As of 3.25.24, this session of Teacher Professional Development has been canceled. April 4, 20244:30 – 7:30pm “Memory Mosaics” As the school year comes to an end, this workshop encourages students to create art that reflects on the events of the past year. Inspired by the patterns and stories found in quilted artworks, we create paper … Continued

1st Thursdays!

1st Thursdays are slower and art-focused nights once a month that include access to galleries from 5 pm to 8 pm. Programming on these nights might include gallery talks, lectures, clothed figure drawing, cinema programs, and other community events.  5-8 PM | Explore our galleries 5:30 PM | Gallery tour of Native American galleries with … Continued

Fairness—Doing Cities Good Since 1999, A Living Slideshow at the Speed Cinema

1st Thursday screening Fairness—Doing Cities Good Since 1999 A Living Slideshow Thursday, April 4, 6-8 pm FREE + 25th Anniversary Gift Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Louisville’s Fairness Ordinance with a living slideshow of Fairness Campaign leaders’ favorite memories leading up to passage of the historic First Fairness Ordinance in Kentucky in 1999!  Each of … Continued

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.

Spring Family Day

All activities are free with your ticket to the Museum. Bring your family to the Speed for a Spring Break adventure! The Museum will be filled with activities for families. Create an elephant hat to wear inspired by the elephants in INDIA: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art. Follow clues and find art in … Continued

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Origin at Speed Cinema

Origin Directed by Ava DuVernay Friday, April 5, 6 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $8 | $5 Speed members “A masterpiece on oppression and its roots.”—Dana Feldman, Forbes While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable loss and uncovers the beauty of love and human resilience. In her … Continued

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.

Origin at Speed Cinema

Origin Directed by Ava DuVernay Saturday, April 6, 1 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $8 | $5 Speed members “A masterpiece on oppression and its roots.”—Dana Feldman, Forbes While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable loss and uncovers the beauty of love and human resilience. In her … Continued

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Origin at Speed Cinema

Origin Directed by Ava DuVernay Saturday, April 6, 6 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $8 | $5 Speed members “A masterpiece on oppression and its roots.”—Dana Feldman, Forbes While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable loss and uncovers the beauty of love and human resilience. In her … Continued

Origin at Speed Cinema

Origin Directed by Ava DuVernay Saturday, April 6, 6 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $8 | $5 Speed members “A masterpiece on oppression and its roots.”—Dana Feldman, Forbes While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable loss and uncovers the beauty of love and human resilience. In … Continued

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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

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 storytime, art making, games, and puppets for you to enjoy as a family.

Origin at Speed Cinema

Origin Directed by Ava DuVernay Wednesday, April 10, 6 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $8 | $5 Speed members “A masterpiece on oppression and its roots.”—Dana Feldman, Forbes While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable loss and uncovers the beauty of love and human resilience. In her … Continued

Origin at Speed Cinema

Origin Directed by Ava DuVernay Thursday, April 11, 6 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $8 | $5 Speed members “A masterpiece on oppression and its roots.”—Dana Feldman, Forbes While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable loss and uncovers the beauty of love and human resilience. In … Continued

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Tótem at the Speed Cinema

Tótem Directed by Lila Aviles Friday, April 12, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the finest movies you’ll see this year.”—Manohla Dargis, The New York Times In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by … Continued

La Chimera at Speed Cinema

La Chimera Directed by Alice Rohrwacher Friday, April 12, 8 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed Cinema Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream … Continued

Tótem at the Speed Cinema

Tótem Directed by Lila Aviles Saturday, April 13, 12 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the finest movies you’ll see this year.”—Manohla Dargis, The New York Times In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by … Continued

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.

CANCELED – Memories at the Museum

As of 4.4.24, April's Memories at the Museum has been canceled. We will see everyone next month! ___ Memories at the Museum offers a fun and comfortable way for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia to get out, get active, and get connected with one another through a variety of social events and community-based … Continued

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

La Chimera at Speed Cinema

La Chimera Directed by Alice Rohrwacher Saturday, April 13, 2 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed Cinema Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream … Continued

Tótem at the Speed Cinema

Tótem Directed by Lila Aviles Saturday, April 13, 5 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the finest movies you’ll see this year.”—Manohla Dargis, The New York Times In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by … Continued

La Chimera at Speed Cinema

La Chimera Directed by Alice Rohrwacher Saturday, April 13, 7 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed Cinema Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream … Continued

Movement in the Museum: Hatha Yoga with Carly

12 PM – 1 PM Yoga with Carly Instructor Carly is trained to make Yoga accessible to everyone.  She teaches trauma-informed Hatha Yoga, and this class will be slow-paced and breath focused.  Students are encouraged to explore and find the version of each pose that fits their unique self.  Options are offered throughout class to … Continued

Tótem at the Speed Cinema

Tótem Directed by Lila Aviles Sunday, April 14, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “One of the finest movies you’ll see this year.”—Manohla Dargis, The New York Times In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by … Continued

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.

Sunday Showcase – Ambo Dance Theatre

Sunday Showcase performance: Ambo Dance Theatre Time: 2 PM – 3 PM Ambo Dance Theatre is thrilled to present a collection of their company repertory works as part of the Speed Museum's Sunday Showcase programming! This family-friendly performance features original modern and contemporary dance works created by Bluegrass-based artists. You may even find yourself dancing … 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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

La Chimera at Speed Cinema

La Chimera Directed by Alice Rohrwacher Sunday, April 14, 2:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed Cinema Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream … Continued

Artist Talk with Joseph Walsh & Teddy Abrams: The Artistic Interplay of Music and Design

REGISTER Talk Title: Joseph Walsh & Teddy Abrams: The Artistic Interplay of Music and Design Event Description: Enjoy a captivating discussion between internationally acclaimed Irish artist, designer, and maker Joseph Walsh and Maestro Teddy Abrams of the Louisville Orchestra as they delve into their collaborative creation of The Conductor’s Rail, symbolizing artistic unity and innovation. Discover … Continued

La Chimera at Speed Cinema

La Chimera Directed by Alice Rohrwacher Wednesday, April 17, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed Cinema Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream … Continued

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.

John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger at Speed Cinema

Exhibition on Screen John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger Directed by John Bickerstaff Friday, April 19, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how … Continued

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

After Hours at the Speed

TICKETS April After Hours | April 19 | Theme: Celebrate India: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art 5-8 PM | Art-Making – Radiant Rangolis 5:15 PM |  India: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum  Gallery Tour with Curators Kim Spence and Erika Holmquist-Wall 5-10 PM | Photobooth available in … Continued

Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema | Nowhere Special at Speed Cinema

Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Nowhere Special Directed by Uberto Pasolini Saturday, April 20, 11 am $15 | $12 Speed members | BUY TICKETS Free for Speed Cinephiles “Be warned: you need to keep a box of tissues on hand, if not all the tissues in the world.”—Deborah Ross, The Spectator When single father John (James Norton; Bob Marley: … Continued

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger at Speed Cinema

Exhibition on Screen John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger Directed by John Bickerstaff Saturday, April 20, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how … Continued

Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World (Nu astepta prea mult de la sfârsitul lumii) at Speed Cinema

Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World (Nu astepta prea mult de la sfârsitul lumii) Directed by Radu Jude Saturday, April 20, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A brilliantly audacious, fiercely political poke in the eye to conventional cinema.  I loved every enraging minute of it.”—Wendy Ide, Observer From … Continued

John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger at Speed Cinema

Exhibition on Screen John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger Directed by John Bickerstaff Sunday, April 21, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how … Continued

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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World (Nu astepta prea mult de la sfârsitul lumii) at Speed Cinema

Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World (Nu astepta prea mult de la sfârsitul lumii) Directed by Radu Jude Sunday, April 21, 2:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A brilliantly audacious, fiercely political poke in the eye to conventional cinema.  I loved every enraging minute of it.”—Wendy Ide, Observer From … Continued

An Afternoon Talk at the Speed: Mughal Art

An Afternoon Talk at the Speed: Mughal Art Thursday, April 25th, 1-2 PM Grand Hall REGISTER Did you know that the beautiful art of the Mughal empire has a connection to Genghis Khan, the Mongol ruler of parts of China and Central Asia? During this afternoon talk at the Speed Art Museum, Gray Henry Blakemore, Director of Fons Vitae Publishing … Continued

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Trouble Every Day at Speed Cinema

Trouble Every Day Directed by Claire Denis Friday, April 26, 6 pm CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Claire Denis’ carnal masterpiece incisively dissects love, desire, and hunger—in this case, for flesh.”—Keith Uhlich, Time Out New York Scientist Shane Brown (Vincent Gallo) neglects his new bride (Tricia Vessey), instead spending their honeymoon searching for … Continued

Museum Closed

The Speed will be closed to the public and will reopen with standard hours on Sunday, April 28. We welcome you to join us another weekend! PLAN YOUR VISIT

April Community Day – Lecture

April Community Day - Lecture April 28, 12 - 1 PM, FREE In a Good Way: An Inter-Tribal Pow Wow Celebrating the Reinstallation of the Native American Art Galleries The lecture begins at noon in the Grand Hall with a public conversation with Dr. Meranda Roberts (Paiute) who will discuss her collaboration with the Curator … Continued

April Community Day

April Community Day April 28, 12 - 4 pm, FREE In a Good Way: An Inter-Tribal Powwow Celebrating the Reinstallation of the Native American Art Galleries Join the Speed as we celebrate the reinstallation of the Native American Art Galleries. This special day will be filled with Indigenous-led programming, art, food, and fellowship.  SCHEDULE 12-1: … Continued

John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger at Speed Cinema

Exhibition on Screen John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger Directed by John Bickerstaff Sunday, April 28, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how … Continued

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.

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 the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Origin at Speed Cinema

Origin Directed by Ava DuVernay Sunday, April 28, 3 pm CINEMA+ | SOLD OUT $8 | $5 Speed members “A masterpiece on oppression and its roots.”—Dana Feldman, Forbes While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable loss and uncovers the beauty of love and human resilience. In … Continued

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 and each other at their own speed. Activities included in your ticket to the Museum.

CANCELED – May 1st Thursday

As of 3.25.24, May's 1st Thursday is canceled due to Oaks day at Churchill Downs. We will still have regular Museum hours from 10 am to 5 pm this day.  

Museum Closed

The Speed will be closed to the public and will reopen with standard hours on Sunday, May 5. We welcome you to join us another weekend! PLAN YOUR VISIT

Museum Closed

The Speed will be closed to the public and will reopen with standard hours on Sunday, May 5. We welcome you to join us another weekend! PLAN YOUR VISIT

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.

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 storytime, art making, games, and puppets for you to enjoy as a family.

Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus at Speed Cinema

Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus Directed by Neo Sora Thursday, May 9, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “What unfolds onscreen is no mere performance, no mere gesture, but a face-to-face between presence and absence.”—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter A celebration of an artist’s life in the purest sense, Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus is the definitive … Continued

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 Beast at Speed Cinema

The Beast Directed by Bertrand Bonello Friday, May 10, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It plays as an intriguing meditation on desire, dreams, and the things that make us who we are—and without which we’re lost.”—Nick Schager, The Daily Beast In 2044 artificial intelligence controls all facets of a stoic society as … Continued

Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara (Rapito) at Speed Cinema

Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara (Rapito) Directed by Marco Bellocchio Saturday, May 11, 11 am | BUY TICKETS $15 | $12 Speed members | Free for Speed Cinephiles “The performances are exemplary, the screenplay powerful and each scene is lit like a high-era Caravaggio.”—Kevin Maher, The Times In 1858, in the Jewish … 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.

CANCELED – Memories at the Museum

We apologize for the inconvenience, this month's Memories at the Museum has been canceled. Our next date is June 8. CANCELED Memories at the Museum offers a fun and comfortable way for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia to get out, get active, and get connected with one another through a variety of social … Continued

The Beast at Speed Cinema

The Beast Directed by Bertrand Bonello Saturday, May 11, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It plays as an intriguing meditation on desire, dreams, and the things that make us who we are—and without which we’re lost.”—Nick Schager, The Daily Beast In 2044 artificial intelligence controls all facets of a stoic society as … Continued

The Beast at Speed Cinema

The Beast Directed by Bertrand Bonello Saturday, May 11, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It plays as an intriguing meditation on desire, dreams, and the things that make us who we are—and without which we’re lost.”—Nick Schager, The Daily Beast In 2044 artificial intelligence controls all facets of a stoic society as … Continued

Movement in the Museum: Barre3

12 PM – 1 PM Session: Barre3 Barre3 is an efficient and effective workout combining strength, cardio and mindfulness. This 45-minute, low-impact, high-intensity class will leave you feeling balanced in body and empowered from within.   Join us in the Atrium every 2nd Sunday of the month for a free body movement class! Previous classes … Continued

A Photographic Memory at Speed Cinema

Sunday Showcase/Mother’s Day A Photographic Memory Directed by Rachel Elizabeth Seed Sunday, May 12, 12:30 pm  CINEMA+ Free, tickets distributed from the Speed Cinema box office kiosk starting at 12 PM “Seed’s elusive film is a haunting portrait—nimble in execution and startling in its poignancy—that introduces her mother to a new generation.”—Robert Daniels, RogerEbert.com Filmmaker Rachel … Continued

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 Beast at Speed Cinema

The Beast Directed by Bertrand Bonello Sunday, May 12, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It plays as an intriguing meditation on desire, dreams, and the things that make us who we are—and without which we’re lost.”—Nick Schager, The Daily Beast In 2044 artificial intelligence controls all facets of a stoic society as … Continued

Wildcat at Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Wednesday, May 15, 6 pm | SOLD OUT CINEMA+ with a post-screening discussion with Ethan Hawke in person. Pre-screening cash bar in the Speed Cinema lobby from 5- 6 pm $20 | $15 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of … Continued

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Thursday, May 16, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Thursday, May 16, 6 pm | SOLD OUT $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued

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.

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Friday, May 17, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued

After Hours at the Speed

TICKETS May After Hours | May 17 | Theme: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Month with Asia Institute Crane House 5-8 PM | Art Making in Gheens Court - Paper Fans 5-8 PM | Calligraphy & Henna station in Gheens Court 5:30 PM | Gallery Talk in Native American Galleries with Curatorial Intern Sirene … Continued

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Friday, May 17, 6 pm | SOLD OUT $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued

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.

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Saturday, May 18, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS - LOW TICKET ALERT $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and … Continued

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Saturday, May 18, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS - LOW TICKET ALERT $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and … Continued

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Sunday, May 19, 12:30 pm | SOLD OUT $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued

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.

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Sunday, May 19, 3 pm | SOLD OUT $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Wednesday, May 22, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites the … Continued

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Wednesday, May 22, 6 pm | SOLD OUT $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Thursday, May 23, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued

2024 Louisville Film Society Short Film Slam at Speed Cinema

2024 Louisville Film Society Short Film Slam Various directors Thursday, May 23, 6-7 pm cash bar in Speed Cinema lobby, 7 pm screening | SOLD OUT $12 | $8 Speed and LFS members Co-presented by the Louisville Film Society, local filmmakers will present short works of fifteen minutes or less followed by questions and comments … 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.

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Friday, May 24, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites the … Continued

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Friday, May 24, 6 pm | SOLD OUT $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued

Speed Reading Book Club: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich

Join us for Speed Reading Book Club, a book discussion inspired by both special exhibitions and artworks in the Speed's permanent collection! You can find copies of all the Book Club books in the Museum Store. Speed Reading Book Club is free with admission and will be in person. May 25, 2024 The Night Watchman by … Continued

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.

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Saturday, May 25, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites the … Continued

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Saturday, May 25, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Saturday, May 25, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Sunday, May 26, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued

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.

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Sunday, May 26, 3 pm | SOLD OUT $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites … Continued

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Sunday, May 26, 5:15 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites 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.

Pictures of Ghosts (Retratos Fantasmas) at Speed Cinema

Pictures of Ghosts (Retratos Fantasmas) Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho Friday, May 31, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A heartfelt love letter to filmmaking and film watching the world over.”—Lee Marshall, Screen Pictures of Ghosts is a documentary love letter to the memories of filmgoing investigating the cinemas that influenced life of acclaimed director … Continued

June Adult Workshop – Natural Dyes

Adult Workshop: Natural dyes Saturday June 1 10:30am—12:30pm​ This workshop introduces participants to the art of natural dyeing! Alongside the creative process we'll explore the technique's historical significance in Native American cultures, inspired by the dye chart on view in our newly re-installed Native American Art Gallery. Through hands-on experimentation, participants will create their own … Continued

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Saturday, June 1, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites 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.

Pictures of Ghosts (Retratos Fantasmas) at Speed Cinema

Pictures of Ghosts (Retratos Fantasmas) Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho Saturday, June 1, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A heartfelt love letter to filmmaking and film watching the world over.”—Lee Marshall, Screen Pictures of Ghosts is a documentary love letter to the memories of filmgoing investigating the cinemas that influenced life of acclaimed director … Continued

The Plot Against Harry at Speed Cinema

New 35mm Print The Plot Against Harry Directed by Michael Roemer Saturday, June 1, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Michael Roemer’s neglected masterpiece about New York Jewish gangsters makes absurdity eerily plausible.”—Richard Brody, The New Yorker Dour Jewish mobster Harry Plotnick is finally released from prison after two decades. Returning to a … Continued

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Sunday, June 2, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites 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.

The Plot Against Harry at Speed Cinema

New 35mm Print The Plot Against Harry Directed by Michael Roemer Sunday, June 2, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Michael Roemer’s neglected masterpiece about New York Jewish gangsters makes absurdity eerily plausible.”—Richard Brody, The New Yorker Dour Jewish mobster Harry Plotnick is finally released from prison after two decades. Returning to a … Continued

Wildcat at the Speed Cinema

Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Sunday, June 2, 4:45 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A dreamy movie that evokes Flannery O’Connor’s biggest project: an inquiry into the broken nature of grace.”—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox Directed and co-written by four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and filmed in and around Louisville, Wildcat invites 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 and each other at their own speed. Activities included in your ticket to the Museum.

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, clothed figure drawing, cinema programs, and other community events.  5:30 – 7:30 PM: Clothed Figure Drawing in the Atrium – Learn More 5 – 6 … Continued

Artist Talk with Chris Pappan

1st Thursday | Artist Talk June 6, 6 pm, free Cash Bar reception is available from 5 - 6 pm REGISTER Topic: Acts of Visual Resistance: the art of Chris Pappan The 19th Century was a tumultuous time for the indigenous peoples of America. The doctrine of Manifest Destiny brought deep pain and suffering, but … 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.

My National Gallery at Speed Cinema

Exhibition on Screen My National Gallery Directed by Phil Grabsky and Ali Ray Friday, June 7, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members The National Gallery of London is one of the world’s greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, an endless source of stories. But whose … Continued

Le Samouraï at Speed Cinema

New 4K Digital Restoration Le Samouraï Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville June 7, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Alliance Française members “The epitome of French cool”—Time Out In a career-defining performance, Alain Delon plays Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts. After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef finds himself … Continued

Garage Sale at the Speed

SUMMER TIME GARAGE SALE! June 8, 10 AM – 5 PM Grand Hall Who’s ready to score some sweet deals on one-of-a-kind Speed Museum merch? Head to our garage sale on Saturday, June 8 for discounted merchandise that will fill your home with culture! 🤩 $5 T-Shirts!! 70% off Jewelry, Postcards, Toys & Media 65% … 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.

My National Gallery at Speed Cinema

Exhibition on Screen My National Gallery Directed by Phil Grabsky and Ali Ray Saturday, June 8, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members The National Gallery of London is one of the world’s greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, an endless source of stories. But whose … Continued

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 through a variety of social events and community-based activities determined by the individual needs and interests of the participants and that promote social interaction and … Continued

Le Samouraï at Speed Cinema

New 4K Digital Restoration Le Samouraï Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville June 8, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Alliance Française members “The epitome of French cool”—Time Out In a career-defining performance, Alain Delon plays Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts. After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef finds himself … Continued

Le Samouraï at Speed Cinema

New 4K Digital Restoration Le Samouraï Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville June 8, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Alliance Française members “The epitome of French cool”—Time Out In a career-defining performance, Alain Delon plays Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts. After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef finds himself … Continued

Movement in the Museum – Dynamic Balance

June 9 12 PM – 1 PM Dynamic Balance Whether you are an athlete or someone struggling to maintain daily equilibrium, Dynamic Balance offers functional and playful ways to enhance your balancing skills. Each class is tailored to all levels of participation as every pose or exercise is introduced in stages, layered with intensity, to … Continued

Garage Sale at the Speed

SUMMER TIME GARAGE SALE! June 9, 12 PM – 5 PM Grand Hall Who’s ready to score some sweet deals on one-of-a-kind Speed Museum merch? Head to our garage sale on Saturday, June 8 for discounted merchandise that will fill your home with culture! 🤩 $5 T-Shirts!! 70% off Jewelry, Postcards, Toys & Media 65% … Continued

My National Gallery at Speed Cinema

Exhibition on Screen My National Gallery Directed by Phil Grabsky and Ali Ray Sunday, June 9, 12:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members The National Gallery of London is one of the world’s greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, an endless source of stories. But whose … 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.

Sunday Showcase

Sunday Showcase performance: TBA Time: 2 PM – 3 PM Every second Sunday at the Museum there will be a free musical, dance, or speaking engagement provided by local and/or national talent. Thanks in part to a generous contribution from Brown-Forman, anyone can visit the Speed for free on Sundays. While visiting, guests can also … Continued

Le Samouraï at Speed Cinema

New 4K Digital Restoration Le Samouraï Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville June 9, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Alliance Française members “The epitome of French cool”—Time Out In a career-defining performance, Alain Delon plays Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts. After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef finds himself … 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 storytime, art making, games, and puppets for you to enjoy as a family.

It’s Such a Beautiful Day with ME at Speed Cinema

Essential Cinema It’s Such a Beautiful Day with ME Directed by Don Hertzfeldt Thursday, June 13, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It’s Such a Beautiful Day is realized with remarkable inventiveness and technical sophistication.”—Forrest Wickman, Slate Returning to theaters for the first time since 2012, It’s Such a Beautiful Day … 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.

Household Saints at Speed Cinema

30th Anniversary Restoration Household Saints Directed by Nancy Savoca Friday, June 14, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Transcendent . . . Household Saints in a wonderful movie, without a second that isn’t blessed by the grace of its special humor and tenderness.”—Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times Nancy Savoca’s star-studded indie gem is a chronicle of 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.

Taking Venice at Speed Cinema

Taking Venice Directed by Amei Wallach Saturday, June 15, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed Cinema members Taking Venice uncovers the true story behind rumors that the U.S. government and a team of high-placed insiders rigged the 1964 Venice Biennale – the Olympics of art – so their chosen artist, Robert Rauschenberg, could win … Continued

Household Saints at Speed Cinema

30th Anniversary Restoration Household Saints Directed by Nancy Savoca Saturday, June 15, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Transcendent . . . Household Saints in a wonderful movie, without a second that isn’t blessed by the grace of its special humor and tenderness.”—Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times Nancy Savoca’s star-studded indie gem is a chronicle of 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.

Family Drop-In Tour

Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.

Taking Venice at Speed Cinema

Taking Venice Directed by Amei Wallach Sunday, June 16, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed Cinema members Taking Venice uncovers the true story behind rumors that the U.S. government and a team of high-placed insiders rigged the 1964 Venice Biennale – the Olympics of art – so their chosen artist, Robert Rauschenberg, could win … Continued

Your Art Inspired by Whet Your Palette

Update 6.12.24 - This event is now sold out Your Art Inspired by Whet Your Palette June 20, 5:30–7:30 PM SOLD OUT Join the Speed and Whet Your Palette for an evening of painting and cocktails at the Museum. Create your own artwork inspired by Paul Cézanne’s Two Apples on a Table, currently on display. Your ticket includes: … 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 June After Hours | June 21 | Theme:  A Night with AFRO X ENVY  5-10 PM | AFRO X ENVY  Listening Lounge throughout the night in the Atrium 5-8 PM | AFRO BATIK INSPIRED Scarf making in Gheens Court Lasisi Design Team and Speed Studio programs 5:30 PM | Gallery Talk of new KY … Continued

Looking for Langston at Speed Cinema

Looking for Langston Directed by Isaac Julien Friday, June 21, 6 pm | Cinema + | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Exceptionally poignant and imaginative.”—Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times Shot in sumptuous monochrome Looking for Langston is a lyrical exploration – and recreation – of the private world of poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist Langston … 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.

Pressure at Speed Cinema

New 4K Digital Restoration Pressure Directed by Horace Ové Saturday, June 22, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 |$8 Speed members “Has the punchy quality of a 21st-century graphic novel, eagerly tackling Black Power and social realism, mixing comedy, tragedy, and irony.”—Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian Horace Ové’s fiction-film debut marks a watershed in the history of British … Continued

Young Soul Rebels at Speed Cinema

New 4K Digital Restoration Young Soul Rebels Directed by Isaac Julien Saturday, June 22, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Fresh, buoyant, likeable . . . a life-giving pulse of energy.”—Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian From the moment Parliament’s P-Funk Wants to Get Funked Up erupts over the opening of Young Soul Rebels, we know were in … Continued

Last Things at Speed Cinema

Sunday Showcase Last Things Directed by Deborah Stratman Sunday, June 23, 1 pm | FREE Last Things looks at evolution and extinction from the perspective of the rocks and minerals that came before humanity and will outlast us. With scientists and thinkers like Lynn Margulis and Marcia Bjørnerud as guides and quoting from the proto-Sci-fi texts … 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.

Return to Reason (Le Retour à la raison) at Speed Cinema

Music + Film: Soundtrack by Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan’s Sqürl Return to Reason (Le Retour à la raison) Directed by Man Ray Sunday, June 23, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Alliance Française members A high-water mark of early European avant-garde cinema, these four films that Man Ray directed between 1923 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.

Green Border (Zielona granica) at Speed Cinema

Green Border (Zielona granica) Directed by Agnieszka Holland Friday, June 28, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Profoundly moving, flawlessly executed.”—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter In the treacherous and swampy forests that make up the so-called “green border” between Belarus and Poland, refugees from the Middle East and Africa are lured by government propaganda … Continued

Speed Reading Book Club: Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

Join us for Speed Reading Book Club, a book discussion inspired by both special exhibitions and artworks in the Speed's permanent collection! You can find copies of all the Book Club books in the Museum Store. Speed Reading Book Club is free with admission and will be virtual and in-person June 29, 2024 Pet by Akwaeke … 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.

Green Border (Zielona granica) at Speed Cinema

Green Border (Zielona granica) Directed by Agnieszka Holland Saturday, June 29, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Profoundly moving, flawlessly executed.”—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter In the treacherous and swampy forests that make up the so-called “green border” between Belarus and Poland, refugees from the Middle East and Africa are lured by government propaganda … Continued

Green Border (Zielona granica) at Speed Cinema

Green Border (Zielona granica) Directed by Agnieszka Holland Saturday, June 29, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Profoundly moving, flawlessly executed.”—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter In the treacherous and swampy forests that make up the so-called “green border” between Belarus and Poland, refugees from the Middle East and Africa are lured by government propaganda … Continued

River City Drumbeat at Speed Cinema

Sunday Showcase/Speed Community Day River City Drumbeat Directed by Marlon Johnson and Anne Flatté Sunday, June 30, 12:30 pm Free, tickets distributed from the Speed Cinema ticket kiosk starting at noon “The film listens for the community’s heartbeat, finding it’s steady pulse just as expected: healthy and strong.”–Teo Bugbee, The New York Times River City Drumbeat 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.

June Community Day

Theme: Louisville's thriving Black Music Traditions The Speed is excited to welcome River City Drum Corp for a Community Day celebrating "The Spirit of the Drum" with performances, art making, and a wide variety of activities through music, education and culture. 12:30 PM | River City Drumbeat Documentary in Cinema2 PM | Drum line from Cinema Lobby … Continued

Green Border (Zielona granica) at Speed Cinema

Green Border (Zielona granica) Directed by Agnieszka Holland Sunday, June 30, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Profoundly moving, flawlessly executed.”—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter In the treacherous and swampy forests that make up the so-called “green border” between Belarus and Poland, refugees from the Middle East and Africa are lured by government propaganda … 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 and each other at their own speed. Activities included in your ticket to the Museum.

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.

Flipside at Speed Cinema

Flipside Directed by Chris Wilcha Friday, July 5, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A borderline-profound and philosophical expression of satisfaction with everything that is unfinished in life.”—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter When filmmaker Chris Wilcha revisits the record store he worked at as a teenager in New Jersey, he finds the once-thriving … Continued

July Adult Workshop – Exploring Avant-Garde

10:30 am to 12:30 pm Topic: Exploring Avant-Garde Avant-Garde is a French term that means "advance guard" or "vanguard." In an army, the vanguard is the group that goes ahead, exploring new territory and breaking new ground before the rest of the army follows. In the world of art, Avant-Garde refers to artists who are … 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.