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Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
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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.
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
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
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.
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
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 | 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.
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: A Night with Asia Institute Crane House 5-8 PM Art Making in Gheens Court 5-8 PM Calligraphy & Henna station in Gheens Court 5-8 PM Origami station in Atrium 5:30 PM Gallery Talk in Native American Galleries with Curatorial Intern Sirene Martin 7:30-10 PM Full Contact Karaoke … Continued
Wildcat at the Speed Cinema
Wildcat Directed by Ethan Hawke Friday, May 17, 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
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 $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 18, 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 19, 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 19, 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 Wednesday, May 22, 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 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 | BUY 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 … 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, 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
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, 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 | 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.
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
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Topic to be announced. 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.
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
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
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 REGISTER Join us for an Artist Talk with Chicago-based contemporary Native American artist, Chris Pappan. Pappan’s Thoughts and Prayers (2023) is one of the first works of contemporary Native American art to enter the permanent collection in many years. Hear about his inspiration, creative process, and … Continued
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
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
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
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
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.
Family Drop-In Tour
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
After Hours at the Speed
TICKETS June After Hours | June 21 | Theme: TBA Programming TBA Food and a cash beverage bar will be available to purchase from Marigold Catering. Visit their pop-up during After Hours for sweet treats and delectable bites. Every third Friday, the Museum will once again be open until 10 pm. Come experience the Speed "after … 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 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 in person. June 29, 2024 Pet by Akwaeke Emezi … Continued
June Community Day
Stay tuned for programming information
Family Drop-In Tour
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
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.
July Adult Workshop
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Topic to be announced. REGISTER
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.
Summer Cultural Pass Family Day
Summer Cultural Pass Family Day – Friday, July 12, 2024, 1-4 pm Join us for summertime fun with the family and explore the Speed through activities for all ages! All Family Day activities will be included in your ticket to the Museum and Cultural Passholders will receive free admission to the Museum on this day. Learn about the 2024 Cultural Pass at Cultural … 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
Movement in the Museum: Pilates with Susan
July 14 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
Movement in the Museum – Pilates Remix
July 14 12 PM – 1 PM Pilates Remix Instructor Kelley will teach a modern pilates class to music. If you're used to classical pilates, this will be a little different. The first and last 10ish minutes of class will be dedicated to stretching, while the middle will be a series of high-energy, low-impact exercises … 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.
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
After Hours at the Speed
TICKETS July After Hours | July 19 | Theme: TBA Programming TBA Food and a cash beverage bar will be available to purchase from Marigold Catering. Visit their pop-up during After Hours for sweet treats and delectable bites. Every third Friday, the Museum will once again be open until 10 pm. Come experience the Speed "after … 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 Reading Book Club: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Join us for Speed Reading Book Club, a book discussion inspired by both special exhibitions and artworks in the Speed's permanent collection! You can find copies of all the Book Club books in the Museum Store. Speed Reading Book Club is free with admission and will be in person. July 27, 2024 Little Fires Everywhere by … Continued
July Community Day
Stay tuned for programming information
Family Drop-In Tour
Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families. Free with general admission.
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 More information to … Continued
August Adult Workshop
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Topic to be announced. REGISTER
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.
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
Movement in the Museum
12 PM – 1 PM Session TBA Join us in the Atrium every 2nd Sunday of the month for a free body movement class! Previous classes have included yoga with Kentucky Yoga Initiative and barre class from Barre3. Please bring your own materials, such as yoga mats, towels, and water bottles. Please note, the Museum … Continued
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
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.
August Community Day
Stay tuned for programming information
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 until 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 6 PM: Global Speed Lecture, more … Continued
September Adult Workshop
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Topic to be announced. REGISTER
Movement in the Museum
12 PM – 1 PM Session TBA Join us in the Atrium every 2nd Sunday of the month for a free body movement class! Previous classes have included yoga with Kentucky Yoga Initiative and barre class from Barre3. Please bring your own materials, such as yoga mats, towels, and water bottles. Please note, the Museum … Continued
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
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.
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 Reading Book Club: The Power by Naomi Alderman
Join us for Speed Reading Book Club, a book discussion inspired by both special exhibitions and artworks in the Speed's permanent collection! You can find copies of all the Book Club books in the Museum Store. Speed Reading Book Club is free with admission and will be in person. September 28, 2024 The Power by Naomi … Continued
September Community Day
Stay tuned for programming information
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 until 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 More information to come! Thanks to … Continued
Fall Family Night
Fall Family Night – Thursday, October 3, 2024, 5-8 pm It’s Fall Break time! Gather the family and travel to the Speed for our Fall Family Night. The Museum will be filled with programming created for families. Get ready for storytime, drop-in artmaking, and scavenger hunts throughout the Museum. These activities will be included in your ticket to the Museum.
October Adult Workshop
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Topic to be announced. REGISTER
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.
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
Movement in the Museum
12 PM – 1 PM Session TBA Join us in the Atrium every 2nd Sunday of the month for a free body movement class! Previous classes have included yoga with Kentucky Yoga Initiative and barre class from Barre3. Please bring your own materials, such as yoga mats, towels, and water bottles. Please note, the Museum … Continued
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
October Community Day
Stay tuned for programming information
November Adult Workshop
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Topic to be announced. REGISTER
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 until 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 More information to come! Thanks to … 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
Movement in the Museum
12 PM – 1 PM Session TBA Join us in the Atrium every 2nd Sunday of the month for a free body movement class! Previous classes have included yoga with Kentucky Yoga Initiative and barre class from Barre3. Please bring your own materials, such as yoga mats, towels, and water bottles. Please note, the Museum … Continued
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
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.
Speed Reading Book Club: Ayiti by Roxane Gay
Join us for Speed Reading Book Club, a book discussion inspired by both special exhibitions and artworks in the Speed's permanent collection! You can find copies of all the Book Club books in the Museum Store. Speed Reading Book Club is free with admission and will be in person. November 23, 2024 Ayiti by Roxane Gay … Continued
November Community Day
Stay tuned for programming information
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 until 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 More information to come! Thanks to … Continued
December Adult Workshop
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Topic to be announced. REGISTER
Movement in the Museum
12 PM – 1 PM Session TBA Join us in the Atrium every 2nd Sunday of the month for a free body movement class! Previous classes have included yoga with Kentucky Yoga Initiative and barre class from Barre3. Please bring your own materials, such as yoga mats, towels, and water bottles. Please note, the Museum … Continued
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
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.
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
December Community Day
Stay tuned for programming information
Winter Family Day
Winter Family Day – Friday, January 3, 2025, 1-4 pm Ring in the New Year while exploring art and dancing the afternoon away together at our Winter Family Day. All programming is included in your ticket to the Speed.