Membership

Speed Art Museum membership means more than just access-it’s about being part of a community where art, curiousity, and connection thrive.

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General Membership

Join / Renew

Give the gift of art and inspiration with a membership to the Speed Art Museum, a year–long experience of discovery, creativity, and connection. Your lucky gift recipient will enjoy all the benefits of membership including free admission, discounts, and access to exclusive events. Gift a membership today, contact the membership team at membership@speedmuseum.org

  • Individual + Guest

    • Free Museum admission
    • Free or discounted admission to major exhibitions
    • Invitation to Members-Only Preview Parties and special events
    • Free admission to All Lecture Series, including Leight and Shands
    • $4 off tickets to Speed Cinema
    • 5% discount in the Museum Store
    • Discounted admission on select Museum programs
    • Member Appreciation party devoted to our general members
    $84

  • Family

    All the benefits of the Individual + Guest Membership, plus:

    • Benefits for 2 adults and all children under 18
    • Discounts on summer camps
    $120

  • Reciprocal

    All the benefits of the Family Membership, plus:

    • Reciprocal benefits at hundreds of museums in North America (view a PDF list of participating museums)
    $156

  • Supporter

    All the benefits of the Reciprocal Membership, plus:

    • Recognition in the Museum’s Annual Report
    • 2 additional guest passes for Museum General Admission
    $264
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Patron circle

Join / Renew
Patron Circle members are a thriving group of cultural enthusiasts within the Speed Art Museum, as they provide critical operational support through their dedicated annual contributions. Support from Patron Circle members help the Museum sustain its most vital functions such as presenting diverse and ambitious exhibitions, conservation of timeless pieces in our permanent collection, and opening our doors for conversation and connection.
In return for this essential contribution, Patron Circle members receive exclusive engagement opportunities. We offer private receptions with artists and curators from around the world, special exhibition previews, and salon-style chats with local cultural figures. The benefits are our way to thank you for allowing us to foster deeper relationships between the community and the Museum.
Interested in learning more about art and collecting from the Speed curators? Patron Circle Members also have the opportunity to join our Collector and Curator Groups and can engage more deeply with our in-house experts. Becoming a Patron will open the door to participate in behind-the-scenes events and cultivate a richer knowledge and appreciation of artwork. Our Patron Circle members consist of art lovers, just like you. We look forward to seeing you in the “inner circle.”
For more information, call 502.634.2734 or email patroncircle@speedmuseum.org.
Learn more about our Collector & Curator groups here.
 

  • Bronze

    Patron Circle Members at the Bronze level will enjoy the following benefits:

    • Free Museum Admission
    • Free Special Exhibition Admission
    • Guest passes upon request
    • Speed Art Museum Reciprocal Membership at Museums across the country
    • Annual Report recognition
    • An Invitation to Premier Exhibition Preview Receptions
    • An opportunity to join Collector/Curator Groups
    • $5 off Cinema Tickets
    • 10% off at the Museum Store
    $600 annually or $50 monthly

  • Silver

    Patron Circle Members at the Silver level will enjoy the following benefits:

    • All benefits of the Bronze level membership plus,
    • Invitation to Current Speed Receptions
    • Invitations to the Artist Salon Series, Coffee with a Curator, Cocktail with a Curator, and Paint and Sip Events
    • 10% off at the Museum Store
    $1,200 annually or $100 monthly

  • Gold

    Patron Circle Members at the Gold level will enjoy the following benefits:

    • All benefits of the Bronze and Silver level memberships plus,
    • One complimentary Curator Group per request
    • 15% off at the Museum Store
    • Opportunity for Private Docent Tours
    $2,400 annually or $200 monthly
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Leadership Circle

Leadership Circle Members support the Speed’s work at the highest level and support ambitious and diverse exhibitions, conservation of the permanent collection, and arts access and education for all members of the community. This innermost circle of supporters makes a profound difference in strengthening the Speed’s role as a cultural focal point for Louisville and serving our community as a place of inspiration and joy for many decades to come.

Be a partner in our mission and get to know art and artists behind the scenes by joining Benefactor Circle or above.

Benefits are per year. Subject to change. For more information, contact philanthropy@speedmuseum.org

  • Benefactor Circle

    Join / Renew
    BENEFITS
    • All the benefits of Patron Circle
    • Complimentary Museum + Special Exhibition admission
    • Guest passes upon request
    • Reciprocal membership at museums across the country
    • Annual Report recognition
    • Invitation to premier exhibition preview receptions
    • Opportunity to join Collector/Curator groups
    • 2 complimentary Curator Group per request
    • Invitations to the Artist Salon Series, Coffee with a Curator, Cocktail with a Curator, and Paint and Sip event
    • Invitations to intimate private gatherings with visiting artists, curators, and the Director
    • Access to domestic museum travel opportunities
    DISCOUNTS
    • $5 off Cinema tickets
    • 15% off Museum Store purchases
    • Opportunity for private Docent tours
    • Complimentary exhibition catalog
    $5,000 - 9,999

  • International Benefactor Circle

    Join / Renew
    BENEFITS
    • All the benefits of Benefactor Circle
    • Guest passes upon request
    • 3 Complimentary Curator Group memberships
    • 1 Complimentary Collector group membership
    • Access to international museum travel opportunities with the Director on specially curated trips
    • Fully tax deductible
    DISCOUNTS
    • All the discounts of Benefactor Circle
    • 10% discount on a Museum facility rental for private events, by request
    $10,000 - 24,999

  • Partner

    BENEFITS
    • All the benefits of International Benefactor Circle
    • Guest passes available upon request
    • 3 Complimentary Curator Group memberships
    • 1 Complimentary Collector group membership
    • Access to international museum travel opportunities with the Director on specially curated trips
    • Fully tax deductible
    DISCOUNTS
    • All the discounts of Benefactor Circle
    • 20% discount on a Museum facility rental for private events, by request
    $25,000+

  • Director Circle

    Director Circle Members have the opportunity to gain an inside look at the Speed Art Museum, its programs, and its plans for the future.

    BENEFITS
    • All the benefits of Partner
    • Recognition as a sponsor of a special exhibition of your choice
    • Fully tax deductible
    DISCOUNTS
    • All the discounts of Partner
    $50,000+

Gift Memberships

Give the gift of art and inspiration with a membership to the Speed Art Museum, a year–long experience of discovery, creativity, and connection. Your lucky gift recipient will enjoy all the benefits of membership including free admission, discounts, and access to exclusive events. Gift a membership today, contact the membership team at membership@speedmuseum.org