Calendar

Calendar

1st Thursdays!

Join us in the Museum every 1st Thursday of the month for programming and activities until 8 pm.  January 5, 2023 5:30 – 7:30 PM: Costume Figure Drawing in the … 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 … Continued

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed Directed by Laura Poitras TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Ferociously powerful. A reminder of what can be achieved by those who take pain … Continued

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed Directed by Laura Poitras TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Ferociously powerful. A reminder of what can be achieved by those who take pain … Continued

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed Directed by Laura Poitras TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Ferociously powerful. A reminder of what can be achieved by those who take pain … Continued

Movement in the Atrium: Tai Chi

January 8, 2023 12 PM – 1 PM SOLD OUT Join us in the Atrium for a Tai Chi session. Recognized for its slow, flowing movements, Tai Chi is an … Continued

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed Directed by Laura Poitras TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Ferociously powerful. A reminder of what can be achieved by those who take pain … Continued

Holy Spider

Holy Spider Directed by Ali Abbasi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Sensational, in-your-face storytelling.”—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter Ali Abbasi’s (director of the Oscar-nominated Border) returns to tell the true story … Continued

Close at Speed Cinema

Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Close Directed by Lukas Dhont TICKETS $15 / $12 Speed members / Free for Speed Cinephiles “An exceptional film of tremendous empathy and vision.”—Nicholas Barber, BBC … 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.

Holy Spider

Holy Spider Directed by Ali Abbasi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Sensational, in-your-face storytelling.”—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter Ali Abbasi’s (director of the Oscar-nominated Border) returns to tell the true story … Continued

Holy Spider

Holy Spider Directed by Ali Abbasi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Sensational, in-your-face storytelling.”—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter Ali Abbasi’s (director of the Oscar-nominated Border) returns to tell the true story … Continued

Holy Spider

Holy Spider Directed by Ali Abbasi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Sensational, in-your-face storytelling.”—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter Ali Abbasi’s (director of the Oscar-nominated Border) returns to tell the true story … Continued

After Hours at the Speed

TICKETS After Hours at the Speed is HERE! It's a new year, come celebrate 2023 with a party at #yourSpeed. This is your last chance to see Alphonse Mucha: Art … Continued

EO at Speed Cinema

EO Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Hypnotic. Bold in a way few contemporary films truly are.”—Christine Newland, Sight & Sound With his first film in seven … 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.

EO at Speed Cinema

EO Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Hypnotic. Bold in a way few contemporary films truly are.”—Christine Newland, Sight & Sound With his first film in seven … Continued

EO at Speed Cinema

EO Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Hypnotic. Bold in a way few contemporary films truly are.”—Christine Newland, Sight & Sound With his first film in seven … Continued

EO at Speed Cinema

EO Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Hypnotic. Bold in a way few contemporary films truly are.”—Christine Newland, Sight & Sound With his first film in seven … Continued

Saint Omer at Speed Cinema

Saint Omer Directed by Alice Diop TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed and Alliance Française members “Electric . . .an extraordinary work.”—Manohla Dargis, The New York Times Young novelist Rama travels to … Continued

EO at Speed Cinema

EO Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members 2023 Academy Awards shortlist: Best International Film  “Hypnotic. Bold in a way few contemporary films truly are.”—Christine Newland, Sight & … Continued

Saint Omer at Speed Cinema

Saint Omer Directed by Alice Diop TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed and Alliance Française members “Electric . . .an extraordinary work.”—Manohla Dargis, The New York Times Young novelist Rama travels to … Continued

Saint Omer at Speed Cinema

Saint Omer Directed by Alice Diop TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed and Alliance Française members “Electric . . .an extraordinary work.”—Manohla Dargis, The New York Times Young novelist Rama travels to … Continued

EO at Speed Cinema

EO Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members 2023 Academy Awards shortlist: Best International Film  “Hypnotic. Bold in a way few contemporary films truly are.”—Christine Newland, Sight & … Continued

January Community Day

January 29, 2023 1 PM – 4 PM New year, new you! Join us for January’s Community Day where you can grace into your new year with a self-care theme … Continued

Saint Omer at Speed Cinema

Saint Omer Directed by Alice Diop TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed and Alliance Française members “Electric . . .an extraordinary work.”—Manohla Dargis, The New York Times Young novelist Rama travels to … Continued

Baby Playdate

Baby Playdate February 1st 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 … Continued

I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing at Speed Cinema

I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing Written and directed by Patricia Rozema TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members / Free to UofL students, faculty, and staff “Swift, witty and intimate.”—Kevin Thomas, Los … Continued

Mansfield Park at Speed Cinema

Mansfield Park Adapted screenplay written and directed by Patricia Rozema TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members / Free to UofL students, faculty, and staff “Rozema’s handing the entangled amours and … Continued

1st Thursdays!

Join us in the Museum every 1st Thursday of the month for programming and activities until 8 pm.  February 2, 2023 5:30 – 7:30 PM: Costume Figure Drawing in the … 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 … Continued

Space is the Place at Speed Cinema

1st Thursday  Space is the Place Directed by John Coney Thursday, February 2, 6 pm FREE Space is the Place illuminates Ra’s work. For him outer space wasn’t just a … Continued

Global Speed: Miwako Tezuka

Global Speed Lecture Series 2023 Theme: Japan TICKETS Global Speed is a community lecture series featuring international figures in the art world, to entertain and inform on global art topics. February … Continued

Adult Workshop: Woven Stories

ADULT WORKSHOP: WOVEN STORIES REGISTER Saturday, February 4 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Want to know the wonders of weaving? Inspired by the work of Dinh Q. Le, this workshop … 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 Draughtsman’s Contract at Speed Cinema

The Draughtsman’s Contract Directed by Peter Greenaway TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Astonishingly elegant . . . extraordinarily detailed . . . mind-bendingly rich.”—Vincent Canby, The New York Times In … Continued

The Draughtsman’s Contract at Speed Cinema

The Draughtsman’s Contract Directed by Peter Greenaway TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members “Astonishingly elegant . . . extraordinarily detailed . . . mind-bendingly rich.”—Vincent Canby, The New York Times In … Continued

Toddler Takeover

Toddler Takeover February 8, 10 AM – 12 PM. Theme: Animals Everywhere! Explore the whole museum at the independent pace of your young children. Child-friendly stations are placed throughout the … Continued

Exhibition Lecture: Current Speed: Sky Hopinka

Date: February 8 Time: 6:30 PM, Grand Hall Reserve your FREE ticket, asap! REGISTER The Speed Art Museum is pleased to welcome artist, filmmaker, and MacArthur “Genius” Fellow Sky Hopinka … 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.

No Bears (Khers Nist) at Speed Cinema

No Bears (Khers Nist) Directed by Jafar Panahi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members One of the world’s great cinematic artists, Jafar Panahi has been carefully crafting self-reflexive works about artistic, … Continued

Memories at the Museum

FEBRUARY 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 … Continued

No Bears (Khers Nist) at Speed Cinema

No Bears (Khers Nist) Directed by Jafar Panahi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members One of the world’s great cinematic artists, Jafar Panahi has been carefully crafting self-reflexive works about artistic, … Continued

No Bears (Khers Nist) at Speed Cinema

No Bears (Khers Nist) Directed by Jafar Panahi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members One of the world’s great cinematic artists, Jafar Panahi has been carefully crafting self-reflexive works about artistic, … Continued

Sunday Showcase: Aseye Ensemble

Sunday Showcase performance: Aseye Ensemble Date: February 12, 2023 Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm FREE Aseye Ensemble is a band specializing in African traditional drum-dance music, especially West African style. … Continued

No Bears (Khers Nist) at Speed Cinema

No Bears (Khers Nist) Directed by Jafar Panahi TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members One of the world’s great cinematic artists, Jafar Panahi has been carefully crafting self-reflexive works about artistic, … Continued

After Hours at the Speed

TICKETS February After Hours | February 17 - Let's celebrate Black History Month!  ·        5 – 8 pm | Art Making: DIY Pin Poem ·        5 – 9 pm | … Continued

Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour

Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.

2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Live Action

2023 Oscar-Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members For the 18th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 17th. … Continued

2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Documentary

2023 Oscar-Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members For the 18th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 17th. … 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.

2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Live Action

2023 Oscar-Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members For the 18th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 17th. … Continued

2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Documentary

2023 Oscar-Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members For the 18th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 17th. … Continued

2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Live Action

2023 Oscar-Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members For the 18th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 17th. … Continued

2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Documentary

2023 Oscar-Nominated Short Films Various Directors TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members For the 18th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 17th. … Continued

February Community Day

February Community Day – Celebrating Black Culture! Come celebrate black culture and art at the Speed’s February Community Day. Join us for art-making, music, a gallery tour, and an esteemed … Continued

Tidal at Speed Cinema

Sunday Showcase Tidal Directed by Katrina Lillian Sorrentino—In Person Sunday, February 26, 3 pm Cinema + FREE In the new short documentary Tidal, filmmaker Katrina Lillian Sorrentino turns the camera on … Continued

Baby Playdate

Baby Playdate March 1st 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 … Continued

1st Thursdays!

March 2, 2023 There will be no programming available this evening, including costume figure drawing. Please excuse our mess as we set up for our annual fundraiser, the Speed Art … Continued

Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour

Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.

Museum Closed

The Museum will be closed to the public on March 4 for the Speed Art Museum Ball.

Late Night at the Speed Ball

The Speed Ball is the most significant fundraiser for the Speed Art Museum and is critical for its current and future success. This premier event supports the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, … Continued

Museum Closed

The Museum will be closed to the public on March 5.

Toddler Takeover

Toddler Takeover March 8, 10 AM – 12 PM. Theme: Colors Everywhere! Explore the whole museum at the independent pace of your young children. Child-friendly stations are placed throughout 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.

SOLD OUT Adult Workshop: Acrylic Ink Abstraction

  Adult Workshop: Acrylic Ink Abstraction SOLD OUT Saturday, March 11 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Join us and local artist Uhma Janus for this Adult Workshop inspired by our exhibition Crosscurrents: Contemporary … Continued

Memories at the Museum

MARCH 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 … Continued

The Conformist (Il conformista) at Speed Cinema

New 4K Restoration The Conformist (Il conformista) Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Bertolucci’s boldest and most expressive film.”—Calum Marsh, Village Voice In Mussolini’s Italy, repressed Jean-Louis Trintignant, … Continued

The Conformist (Il conformista) at Speed Cinema

New 4K Restoration The Conformist (Il conformista) Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Bertolucci’s boldest and most expressive film.”—Calum Marsh, Village Voice In Mussolini’s Italy, repressed Jean-Louis Trintignant, … Continued

Let It Be Morning at Speed Cinema

Let It Be Morning Directed by Eran Kolirin TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members / Free for Speed Cinephiles “It’s a quietly atmospheric piece of work with moments of comedy … Continued

Let It Be Morning at Speed Cinema

Let It Be Morning Directed by Eran Kolirin TICKETS $12 / $8 Speed members / Free for Speed Cinephiles “It’s a quietly atmospheric piece of work with moments of comedy … Continued

After Hours at the Speed

TICKETS Come celebrate Women’s History Month at this month’s After Hours! Join us for tours on Woman Artists, like Helen La France and many others. Kick off the night with … Continued

Godland (Vanskabte land) at Speed Cinema

Godland (Vanskabte land) Directed by Hlynur Pálmason TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A voyage of visual splendor, as terrifying as it is breathtaking, and divine contemplation.”—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire The struggle between … Continued

Godland (Vanskabte land) at Speed Cinema

Godland (Vanskabte land) Directed by Hlynur Pálmason TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A voyage of visual splendor, as terrifying as it is breathtaking, and divine contemplation.”—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire The struggle between … Continued

Godland (Vanskabte land) at Speed Cinema

Godland (Vanskabte land) Directed by Hlynur Pálmason TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A voyage of visual splendor, as terrifying as it is breathtaking, and divine contemplation.”—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire The struggle between … Continued

Godland (Vanskabte land) at Speed Cinema

Godland (Vanskabte land) Directed by Hlynur Pálmason TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A voyage of visual splendor, as terrifying as it is breathtaking, and divine contemplation.”—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire The struggle between … 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 – Celebrating Women's History Month! Join us back in the Museum for a fun-filled day of activities centered around Women's History. 1 – 4 pm: Hop on … Continued

Adult Workshop: Mini Mobiles

Adult Workshop: Mini Mobiles Saturday, April 1 10:30 am – 12:30 pm REGISTER What makes you move? Join us for this workshop inspired by the kinetic Contemporary visuals found 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.

Baby Playdate

Baby Playdate April 5 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 … Continued

1st Thursdays!

Join us in the Museum every 1st Thursday of the month for programming and activities until 8 pm.  April 6, 2023 5:30 – 7:30 PM: Costume Figure Drawing in the … 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 … Continued

Global Speed: Mira Locher

Global Speed Lecture Series 2023 Theme: Japan TICKETS Global Speed is a community lecture series featuring international figures in the art world, to entertain and inform on global art topics. April … Continued

Spring Family Day

April 7 1 – 4 PM It’s Spring Break time! Gather the family and travel to the Speed for our Spring Family Day. During this afternoon, the Museum will be … Continued

Cézanne: Portraits of a Life at Speed Cinema

Exhibition on Screen Cézanne: Portraits of a Life Directed by Phil Grabsky TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A film that thoroughly repays careful listening and looking.”—The Guardian Exhibition on … Continued

Memories at the Museum

APRIL 8, 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 … Continued

Cézanne: Portraits of a Life at Speed Cinema

Exhibition on Screen Cézanne: Portraits of a Life Directed by Phil Grabsky TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A film that thoroughly repays careful listening and looking.”—The Guardian Exhibition on … Continued

Cézanne: Portraits of a Life at Speed Cinema

Exhibition on Screen Cézanne: Portraits of a Life Directed by Phil Grabsky TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A film that thoroughly repays careful listening and looking.”—The Guardian Exhibition on … Continued

Little Richard: I Am Everything at Speed Cinema

Advance Screening Little Richard: I Am Everything Directed by Lisa Cortes TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Brilliantly connects the past, present and future.”—Sabina Dana Plasse, Film Threat Director Lisa Cortés’ … Continued

Toddler Takeover

Toddler Takeover April 12, 10 AM – 12 PM. Theme: TBA Explore the whole museum at the independent pace of your young children. Child-friendly stations are placed throughout the museum … Continued

My Architect at Speed Cinema

New Restoration/20th Anniversary My Architect Directed by Nathanial Khan TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Twenty years after the film opened to rapturous reviews and an Academy Award nomination, a newly … Continued

My Architect at Speed Cinema

New Restoration/20th Anniversary My Architect Directed by Nathanial Khan TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Twenty years after the film opened to rapturous reviews and an Academy Award nomination, a newly … Continued

Master of Light at Speed Cinema

Sunday Showcase Master of Light Directed by Rosa Ruth Boesten Sunday, April 16, 2:30 pm FREE “Affirming the power of art, rehabilitation, and compassion at a time when they seem … Continued

After Hours at the Speed

TICKETS April After Hours | April 21st Celebration of Rounding the Circle  5 - 6:30 PM | MURA String Quartet Performance in the Atrium 5 - 8 PM | Art-Making: … Continued

Hilma at Speed Cinema

Hilma Directed by Lasse Hallström TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Lasse Hallström’s (My Life as a Dog, Chocolat) Hilma brings to life the story of the artist Hilma af Klint who revolutionized … Continued

Hilma at Speed Cinema

Hilma Directed by Lasse Hallström TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Lasse Hallström’s (My Life as a Dog, Chocolat) Hilma brings to life the story of the artist Hilma af Klint who revolutionized … Continued

Hilma at Speed Cinema

Hilma Directed by Lasse Hallström TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Lasse Hallström’s (My Life as a Dog, Chocolat) Hilma brings to life the story of the artist Hilma af Klint who revolutionized … Continued

Helen LaFrance: Memories at Speed Cinema

Sunday Showcase  Helen LaFrance: Memories  Directed by Martin Scott-Grissom  Sunday, April 23, 1 pm  Cinema + FREE Screened in conjunction with the current exhibition Kentucky Women: Helen LaFrance, this documentary covers the … Continued

Hilma at Speed Cinema

Hilma Directed by Lasse Hallström TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Lasse Hallström’s (My Life as a Dog, Chocolat) Hilma brings to life the story of the artist Hilma af Klint who revolutionized … Continued

Joyland at Speed Cinema

Joyland Directed by Saim Sadiq TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members The debut feature from writer-director Saim Sadiq, Joyland explores the many sides of love and desire in a patriarchal society. Gentle … Continued

Museum Closed

Due to the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon, the Speed will be closed to the public and will reopen with standard Museum hours on Sunday, April 30. PLAN YOUR VISIT

Joyland at Speed Cinema

Joyland Directed by Saim Sadiq TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members The debut feature from writer-director Saim Sadiq, Joyland explores the many sides of love and desire in a patriarchal society. Gentle … Continued

April Community Day

April Community Day 1 – 4 pm, FREE Join us for April Community Day, a day of celebrating and spreading hope. The day will begin with a Sound Bath with Divine … Continued

Joyland at Speed Cinema

Joyland Directed by Saim Sadiq TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members The debut feature from writer-director Saim Sadiq, Joyland explores the many sides of love and desire in a patriarchal society. Gentle … Continued

Baby Playdate

Baby Playdate April 5 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 … Continued

1st Thursdays!

Join us in the Museum every 1st Thursday of the month for programming and activities until 8 pm.  May 4, 2023 5:30 – 7:30 PM: Costume Figure Drawing in the … 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 … Continued

Museum Closed

The Speed will be closed to the public today and will reopen with standard hours on Sunday, May 7. 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 7. We welcome you to join us another weekend! PLAN YOUR VISIT

Joyland at Speed Cinema

Joyland Directed by Saim Sadiq BUY TICKETS LEO Weekly’s Tracy Heightchew reviews Joyland – Tracy Likes This This One: “Joyland” At The Speed And “Going Nowhere” On Demand | 4.27.23 $12 | $8 … Continued

R.M.N. at Speed Cinema

R.M.N. Directed by Cristian Mungiu TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Cristian Mungiu’s provocative new film had its world premiere in competition at Cannes. Mungiu addresses the complications of the … Continued

Memories at the Museum

MAY 13, 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 … Continued

R.M.N. at Speed Cinema

R.M.N. Directed by Cristian Mungiu TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Cristian Mungiu’s provocative new film had its world premiere in competition at Cannes. Mungiu addresses the complications of the … Continued

R.M.N. at Speed Cinema

R.M.N. Directed by Cristian Mungiu TICKETS  $12 | $8 Speed members Cristian Mungiu’s provocative new film had its world premiere in competition at Cannes. Mungiu addresses the complications of the … Continued

Movement in the Atrium: Pilates with Susan

May 14, 2023 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 … Continued

Mother’s Day at the Speed

Celebrate Moms with us for an afternoon at the Speed! 12 – 5 pm | Explore our permanent collection galleries for free thanks to Owsley Free Sundays! 12 – 1 … Continued

R.M.N. at Speed Cinema

R.M.N. Directed by Cristian Mungiu TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Cristian Mungiu’s provocative new film had its world premiere in competition at Cannes. Mungiu addresses the complications of the … Continued

After Hours at the Speed

TICKETS May After Hours | May 19th | Theme: Spring Fling  Dust off that derby hat once more and wear your best spring floral attire!  5 – 8 PM | … Continued

Tokyo Stories at Speed Cinema

Exhibition on Screen Tokyo Stories Directed by David Bickerstaff TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Based on a major exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford, Tokyo Stories spans 400 years of incredibly … Continued

Tokyo Stories at Speed Cinema

Exhibition on Screen Tokyo Stories Directed by David Bickerstaff TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members Based on a major exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford, Tokyo Stories spans 400 years of incredibly … Continued

1st Thursdays!

Join us in the Museum every 1st Thursday of the month for programming and activities until 8 pm.  June 1, 2023 5:30 – 7:30 PM: Costume Figure Drawing in the … 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 … Continued

Baby Playdate

Baby Playdate 10 AM – 12 PM Each month we baby-ify a gallery with floor mats, board books, toys, and soft music. Babies (and their adults) engage with the artworks … Continued

Adult Workshop – Print Exchange

Saturday, June 10 10:30 am – 12:30 pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER In conjunction with the special installation of Amy Sherald’s Portrait of Breonna Taylor: In the Garden, we are … Continued

Memories at the Museum

JUNE 10, 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 … Continued

White Balls on Walls at Speed Cinema

White Balls on Walls Directed by Sarah Vos Saturday, June 10, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “White Balls on Walls is essential viewing not only for … Continued

Movement in the Atrium: Pilates with Ashley

June 11, 2023 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 … Continued

White Balls on Walls at Speed Cinema

White Balls on Walls Directed by Sarah Vos Sunday, June 11, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “White Balls on Walls is essential viewing not only for those … Continued

Toddler Takeover

Toddler Takeover 10 AM to 12 PM Explore the whole museum at the independent pace of your young children. Child-friendly stations are placed throughout the museum with additional activities like … Continued

White Balls on Walls at Speed Cinema

White Balls on Walls Directed by Sarah Vos Wednesday, June 14, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “White Balls on Walls is essential viewing not only for those … Continued

After Hours at the Speed

TICKETS June After Hours | June 16th | Theme: 90s Night  WASSSZZZZZUPPPPPP!!! (Let's hope you remember that 90s Bud Light commercial or that opener just failed). Our June After Hours … Continued

Drylongso at Speed Cinema

4K Digital Restoration Drylongso Directed by Cauleen Smith Saturday, June 17, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Low-key, et capacious, Drylongso is an affectionate art-school razz; a study of … Continued

Drylongso at Speed Cinema

4K Digital Restoration Drylongso Directed by Cauleen Smith Sunday, June 18, 3:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Low-key, et capacious, Drylongso is an affectionate art-school razz; a study of … Continued

Lynch/Oz at Speed Cinema

Lynch/Oz Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe Saturday, June 24, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Anyone who call themselves a film lover should have a working knowledge … Continued

June Community Day

Join your friends at the Speed Art Museum on Sunday, June 25th as we continue to celebrate community, joy, and the legacy of Breonna Taylor through artmaking, dance, and fellowship. … Continued

Lynch/Oz at Speed Cinema

Lynch/Oz Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe Sunday, June 25, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Anyone who call themselves a film lover should have a working knowledge … Continued

Midnight Cowboy at Speed Cinema

Midnight Cowboy Directed by Michael Schlessinger Friday, June 30, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS “The film is a masterpiece, one of the finest ever made. It is staggering, shattering, heartbreaking, hilarious, … Continued

Midnight Cowboy at Speed Cinema

Midnight Cowboy Directed by Michael Schlessinger Saturday, July 1, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS “The film is a masterpiece, one of the finest ever made. It is staggering, shattering, heartbreaking, hilarious, … Continued

Midnight Cowboy at Speed Cinema

Midnight Cowboy Directed by Michael Schlessinger Sunday, July 2, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS “The film is a masterpiece, one of the finest ever made. It is staggering, shattering, heartbreaking, hilarious, … Continued

Baby Playdate

Baby Playdate 10 AM – 12 PM Each month we baby-ify a gallery with floor mats, board books, toys, and soft music. Babies (and their adults) engage with the artworks … Continued

Raging Bull at Speed Cinema

Essential Cinema—New 4K Digital Restoration Raging Bull Directed by Martin Scorsese TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It proves that a film can have violent undertones and overtones, but still … Continued

Memories at the Museum

JULY 8, 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 … Continued

Raging Bull at Speed Cinema

Essential Cinema—New 4K Digital Restoration Raging Bull Directed by Martin Scorsese TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It proves that a film can have violent undertones and overtones, but still … Continued

Raging Bull at Speed Cinema

Essential Cinema—New 4K Digital Restoration Raging Bull Directed by Martin Scorsese TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It proves that a film can have violent undertones and overtones, but still … Continued

Raging Bull at Speed Cinema

Essential Cinema—New 4K Digital Restoration Raging Bull Directed by Martin Scorsese TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “It proves that a film can have violent undertones and overtones, but still … Continued

The Speed Round – Artist presentations

The Speed Round July 9, 2 PM – 3:30 PM Join Kentucky artists who've received Great Meadows Foundation grants, as they present a "pecha kucha” style energetic slide presentation. Each artist … Continued

Bone Black: Midwives vs. the South

Sunday Showcase Bone Black: Midwives vs. the South Directed by Imani Nikyah Dennison Sunday, July 9, 3 pm Free Director Imani Nikyah Dennison examines the history and erasure of Black … Continued

Toddler Takeover

Toddler Takeover 10 AM to 12 PM Explore the whole museum at the independent pace of your young children. Child-friendly stations are placed throughout the museum with additional activities like … Continued

32 Sounds at Speed Cinema

32 Sounds Directed by Sam Green TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A uniquely mind-expanding plunge.”—Peter Debruge, Variety 32 Sounds is an immersive feature documentary and profound sensory experience from Academy Award-nominated … Continued

32 Sounds at Speed Cinema

32 Sounds Directed by Sam Green TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A uniquely mind-expanding plunge.”—Peter Debruge, Variety 32 Sounds is an immersive feature documentary and profound sensory experience from Academy Award-nominated … Continued

32 Sounds at Speed Cinema

32 Sounds Directed by Sam Green TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A uniquely mind-expanding plunge.”—Peter Debruge, Variety 32 Sounds is an immersive feature documentary and profound sensory experience from Academy Award-nominated … Continued

Celebrate You Sundays

July 16 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 … Continued

32 Sounds at Speed Cinema

32 Sounds Directed by Sam Green TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A uniquely mind-expanding plunge.”—Peter Debruge, Variety 32 Sounds is an immersive feature documentary and profound sensory experience from Academy Award-nominated … Continued

After Hours at the Speed

TICKETS July After Hours | July 21 | Theme: Louisville Locals   5 - 8 PM | Art-Making: Mini Sculptures inspired by Rounding the Circle: The Mary and Al Shands Collection exhibition … Continued

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes Directed by Samuel Pollard and Ben Shapiro TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “An iconoclast who simultaneously refused to bow to record-company pressure to … Continued

Other Music at Speed Cinema

Other Music Directed by Rob Hatch-Miller and Puloma Basu TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Other Music demonstrates the real virtues of those spaces for creating a sense of community and … Continued

Garage Sale at the Speed

WE ARE HAVING A GARAGE SALE! July 23, 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 … Continued

Louisville: 30 Years of Change

Sunday Showcase Louisville: 30 Years of Change Directed by Aaron J. Hutchings Historical advising and producing by Al Shands Sunday, July 23, 12:30 pm FREE Reverend Al Shands, in addition … Continued

Garage Sale at the Speed

WE ARE HAVING A GARAGE SALE...AGAIN! July 28, 10 AM – 5 PM Grand Hall Our garage sale was so successful last Sunday that we are offering it again! Who’s … Continued

Garage Sale at the Speed

WE ARE HAVING A GARAGE SALE...AGAIN! July 29, 10 AM – 5 PM Grand Hall Our garage sale was so successful last Sunday that we are offering it again! Who’s … Continued

Garage Sale at the Speed

WE ARE HAVING A GARAGE SALE...AGAIN! July 30, 12 PM – 5 PM Grand Hall Our garage sale was so successful last Sunday that we are offering it again! Who’s … Continued

July Community Day

1-5 PM | 360 photo booth in the Atrium  Art-making activity | Mural Art Flower making in the Gheens court. Art-making activity | "Sip and Paint" in the Art Sparks Classrooms, … Continued

Baby Playdate

Baby Playdate 10 AM – 12 PM Each month we baby-ify a gallery with floor mats, board books, toys, and soft music. Babies (and their adults) engage with the artworks … Continued

1st Thursdays!

Join us in the Museum every 1st Thursday of the month for programming and activities until 8 pm.  August 3, 2023 - Final Days to view Rounding the Circle: The … 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 … Continued

Community Conversations

August 3 6:30 - 7:30 pm Gallery 2 In order to support members of our community in learning and healing together, we will host monthly community conversations within Amy Sherald's … Continued

General Membership Appreciation Day

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 1–5 PM This event is free for members and their guests, please register before attending  REGISTER It's time to show some love to our incredible members of … Continued

Toddler Takeover

Toddler Takeover 10 AM to 12 PM Explore the whole museum at the independent pace of your young children. Child-friendly stations are placed throughout the museum with additional activities like … Continued

Black Barbie at Speed Cinema

Black Barbie Directed by Lagueria Davis TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Simply spectacular. Writer-director Lagueria Davis has crafted an inspiring documentary that centers the magnificence of Black women.”—Jeanine T. … Continued

Black Barbie at Speed Cinema

Black Barbie Directed by Lagueria Davis SOLD OUT $12 | $8 Speed members CINEMA + | With a pre-screeing performance of the poem Black Barbie by spoken word artist Thandisizwe … Continued

Memories at the Museum

AUGUST 12, 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 … Continued

Movement in the Atrium: Chair Yoga

August 13, 2023 12 PM - 1 PM Chair Yoga No registration is needed! Instructor Judy Look, certified in Yoga Fit, offers Chair Yoga designed for those who spend much … Continued

Black Barbie at Speed Cinema

Black Barbie Directed by Lagueria Davis SOLD OUT $12 | $8 Speed members “Simply spectacular. Writer-director Lagueria Davis has crafted an inspiring documentary that centers the magnificence of Black women.”—Jeanine … Continued

After Hours at the Speed

TICKETS August After Hours | August 18 | Theme: A Night with Asia Institute Crane House 5 - 8 PM | Art-making in Gheens Court – Paper Accordion Dragons 5 - … Continued

Oldboy (Oldeuboi) at Speed Cinema

25th Anniversary 4K Digital Restoration Oldboy (Oldeuboi) Directed by Park Chan-wook TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “An incredible piece of cinematic storytelling,” Mimi Kirk, Bloomberg Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Park Chan-Wook’s … Continued

Black Barbie at Speed Cinema

Black Barbie Directed by Lagueria Davis TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Simply spectacular. Writer-director Lagueria Davis has crafted an inspiring documentary that centers the magnificence of Black women.”—Jeanine T. … Continued

Oldboy (Oldeuboi) at Speed Cinema

25th Anniversary 4K Digital Restoration Oldboy (Oldeuboi) Directed by Park Chan-wook TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “An incredible piece of cinematic storytelling,” Mimi Kirk, Bloomberg Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Park Chan-Wook’s … Continued

Oldboy (Oldeuboi) at Speed Cinema

25th Anniversary 4K Digital Restoration Oldboy (Oldeuboi) Directed by Park Chan-wook TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “An incredible piece of cinematic storytelling,” Mimi Kirk, Bloomberg Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Park Chan-Wook’s … Continued

Aalto: Architect of Emotions at Speed Cinema

Finntastic: New Finnish Cinema Sunday Showcase Aalto: Architect of Emotions Directed by Virpi Suutari Sunday, August 20, 12:30 pm FREE This captivating exploration of Alvar Aalto, the defining figure in … Continued

Celebrate You Sundays

August 20 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 … Continued

Oldboy (Oldeuboi) at Speed Cinema

25th Anniversary 4K Digital Restoration Oldboy (Oldeuboi) Directed by Park Chan-wook TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “An incredible piece of cinematic storytelling,” Mimi Kirk, Bloomberg Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Park Chan-Wook’s … Continued

Oldboy (Oldeuboi) at Speed Cinema

25th Anniversary 4K Digital Restoration Oldboy (Oldeuboi) Directed by Park Chan-wook TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “An incredible piece of cinematic storytelling,” Mimi Kirk, Bloomberg Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Park Chan-Wook’s … Continued

Oldboy (Oldeuboi) at Speed Cinema

25th Anniversary 4K Digital Restoration Oldboy (Oldeuboi) Directed by Park Chan-wook TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “An incredible piece of cinematic storytelling,” Mimi Kirk, Bloomberg Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Park Chan-Wook’s … Continued

Black Barbie at Speed Cinema

Black Barbie Directed by Lagueria Davis TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Simply spectacular. Writer-director Lagueria Davis has crafted an inspiring documentary that centers the magnificence of Black women.”—Jeanine T. … Continued

Earth Mama at Speed Cinema

Earth Mama Directed by Savanah Leaf TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A rich and precious portrait of Black motherhood.”—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter Savanah Leaf’s directorial feature debut is an … Continued

Black Barbie at Speed Cinema

Black Barbie Directed by Lagueria Davis TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Simply spectacular. Writer-director Lagueria Davis has crafted an inspiring documentary that centers the magnificence of Black women.”—Jeanine T. … Continued

Earth Mama at Speed Cinema

Earth Mama Directed by Savanah Leaf TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A rich and precious portrait of Black motherhood.”—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter Savanah Leaf’s directorial feature debut is an … Continued

Earth Mama at Speed Cinema

Earth Mama Directed by Savanah Leaf TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A rich and precious portrait of Black motherhood.”—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter Savanah Leaf’s directorial feature debut is an … Continued

Tove at Speed Cinema

Finntastic: New Finnish Cinema Sunday Showcase Tove Directed by Zaida Bergroth Sunday, August 27, 12:30 pm FREE “Alma Pöysti is luminous as Jansson, bringing to life her playful, pleasure-seeing artist’s … Continued

August Community Day

AUGUST 27, 2023 1 PM-4 PM, FREE Join us at the Speed for the August Community Day! Your free general admission will include access to 12:30 PM Speed Cinema FREE … Continued

Earth Mama at Speed Cinema

Earth Mama Directed by Savanah Leaf TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A rich and precious portrait of Black motherhood.”—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter Savanah Leaf’s directorial feature debut is an … Continued