10:00 am - 5:00 pm Opening day for “Your “Boy,” Jack: Fluid Impressions of Lilian Miller” April 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Opening day for “Your “Boy,” Jack: Fluid Impressions of Lilian Miller” April 2, 2026 – July 26, 2026 Born in Tokyo in 1895 to American parents, Lilian “Jack” Miller moved fluidly across nations, cultures, and identities. Trained in traditional Japanese artmaking techniques, she […]
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Dont Look Back at Speed Cinema April 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Dont Look Back at Speed Cinema Dont Look Back Directed by D. A. Pennebaker Thursday, April 2, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and LPM members “Both a great concert movie and an amazing […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour April 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Serpent’s Path (1998) and Chime (2024) at Speed Cinema April 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Serpent’s Path (1998) and Chime (2024) at Speed Cinema Serpent’s Path (1998) and Chime (2024) Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa Friday, April 3, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members A masterclass in escalating dread and shocking violence, Chime reaffirms […]
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Days and Nights in the Forest sat Speed Cinema April 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Days and Nights in the Forest sat Speed Cinema Days and Nights in the Forest Directed by Satyajit Ray Saturday, April 3, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Packed with cultural references and sly satire, this […]
10:30 am - 12:30 pm April Adult Workshop – Plein Air Watercolor April 4 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm April Adult Workshop – Plein Air Watercolor April 4th, 2026 Facilitated by: Emily Fautz Project: Plein Air Watercolor: A Relaxed Painting Workshop REGISTER Come enjoy a laid-back watercolor workshop as you soak in the sights of our […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot April 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services […]
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Serpent’s Path (1998) and Chime (2024) at Speed Cinema April 4 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Serpent’s Path (1998) and Chime (2024) at Speed Cinema Serpent’s Path (1998) and Chime (2024) Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa Saturday, April 4, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members A masterclass in escalating dread and shocking violence, Chime reaffirms […]
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Days and Nights in the Forest sat Speed Cinema April 4 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Days and Nights in the Forest sat Speed Cinema Days and Nights in the Forest Directed by Satyajit Ray Sunday, April 4, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Packed with cultural references and sly satire, this […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot April 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services […]
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Speed Chat Spot April 5 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Speed Chat Spot Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services […]
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Chungking Express at Speed Cinema April 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Chungking Express at Speed Cinema Deeper Viewing/Urban Intimacies Chungking Express Directed by Wong Kar Wai Wednesday, April 8, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members | Free for UofL students, faculty, and staff […]
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Opening day for “vanessa german: …do you remember when you were the sky?” April 10 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Opening day for “vanessa german: …do you remember when you were the sky?” April 10 – June 28, 2026 Chellgren Gallery This spring, artist vanessa german returns to the Speed Art Museum to present the inaugural exhibition of the Sam Gilliam Visiting Artist Program (SGVAP). […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour April 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Nadja at Speed Cinema April 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Nadja at Speed Cinema Almereyda X 2/4K Restoration Nadja Directed by Michael Almereyda Friday, April 10, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Michael Almereyda’s insanely brilliant fantasia on the Dracula legend.”—Hal […]
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Speed Family: Film + Fun April 11 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Speed Family: Film + Fun Speed Family: Film + Fun | A monthly Saturday morning for curious kids and their grown-ups Speed Family is a relaxed Saturday morning program for children and the adults who care for […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot April 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour April 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Artist Talk: vanessa german April 11 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Artist Talk: vanessa german Join Sam Gilliam Visiting Artist, vanessa german in conversation with Diallo Simon-Ponte, Sam Gilliam Assistant Curator of Artist Programs, for a discussion about her new exhibition at the Speed, ...do […]
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Nadja at Speed Cinema April 11 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Nadja at Speed Cinema Almereyda X 2/4K Restoration Nadja Directed by Michael Almereyda Saturday, April 11, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Michael Almereyda’s insanely brilliant fantasia on the Dracula legend.”—Hal […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot April 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour April 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Speed Chat Spot April 12 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Speed Chat Spot Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services […]
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office at Speed Cinema April 12 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office at Speed Cinema Almereyda X 2 John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office Directed by Michael Almereyda and Courtney Stephens Sunday, April 12, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members […]
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm She Dared to Dream: Ayanna Pressley at Speed Cinema April 15 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm She Dared to Dream: Ayanna Pressley at Speed Cinema Deeper Viewing She Dared to Dream: Ayanna Pressley Directed by Abby Ginzberg Wednesday, April 15, 6 pm CINEMA + | BUY TICKETS $8 | $6 Speed members | Free for UofL […]
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm My Neighbor Totoro (Japanese language version) at Speed Cinema April 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm My Neighbor Totoro (Japanese language version) at Speed Cinema Essential Cinema My Neighbor Totoro (Japanese language version) Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Thursday, April 16, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “This inspirationally lovely and gentle film […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour April 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm The Christophers at Speed Cinema April 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm The Christophers at Speed Cinema The Christophers Directed by Steven Soderbergh Friday, April 17, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A crackling original drama about artistic legacy in all its facets.”—Peter Debruge, Variety […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot April 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour April 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm The Christophers at Speed Cinema April 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm The Christophers at Speed Cinema The Christophers Directed by Steven Soderbergh Saturday, April 18, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A crackling original drama about artistic legacy in all its facets.”—Peter Debruge, Variety […]
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm The Christophers at Speed Cinema April 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm The Christophers at Speed Cinema The Christophers Directed by Steven Soderbergh Saturday, April 18, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A crackling original drama about artistic legacy in all its facets.”—Peter Debruge, Variety […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour April 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour Join us an exploration of queer and trans artists’ important contributions to art history. Free […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot April 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour April 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Speed Chat Spot April 19 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Speed Chat Spot Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services […]
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm The Christophers at Speed Cinema April 19 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm The Christophers at Speed Cinema The Christophers Directed by Steven Soderbergh Sunday, April 19, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A crackling original drama about artistic legacy in all its facets.”—Peter Debruge, Variety […]
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sherlock Jr. X R.E.M. April 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sherlock Jr. X R.E.M. Silents Synced Sherlock Jr. X R.E.M. Directed by Buster Keaton Wednesday, April 22, 7 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and LPM members Silents Synced is a series of […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour April 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steal This Story, Please! at Speed Cinema April 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steal This Story, Please! at Speed Cinema Steal This Story, Please! Directed by Carl Deal and Tia Lessin Friday, April 24, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS “Goodman’s story offers a compelling reminder that smart, honest, and accurate reporting […]
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Steal This Story, Please! at Speed Cinema April 25 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Steal This Story, Please! at Speed Cinema Steal This Story, Please! Directed by Carl Deal and Tia Lessin Saturday, April 25, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS “Goodman’s story offers a compelling reminder that smart, honest, and accurate reporting […]
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steal This Story, Please! at Speed Cinema April 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steal This Story, Please! at Speed Cinema Steal This Story, Please! Directed by Carl Deal and Tia Lessin Saturday, April 25, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS “Goodman’s story offers a compelling reminder that smart, honest, and accurate reporting […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot April 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Water and Power at Speed Cinema April 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Water and Power at Speed Cinema Lamplightings Water and Power Directed by Pat O’Neill Sunday, April 26, 1 pm Free, first come, first served “The continuous shifts and surprises that lie at the heart of the […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour April 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Speed Chat Spot April 26 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Speed Chat Spot Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services […]
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Steal This Story, Please! at Speed Cinema April 26 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Steal This Story, Please! at Speed Cinema Steal This Story, Please! Directed by Carl Deal and Tia Lessin Sunday, April 26, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS “Goodman’s story offers a compelling reminder that smart, honest, and accurate reporting […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot May 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speed Chat Spot Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour May 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm WTO/99 at Speed Cinema May 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm WTO/99 at Speed Cinema WTO/99 Directed by Ian Bell Sunday, May 3, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Watching WTO/99 is like peering into a portal to the future.”—Alissa Wilkinson, New […]
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Speed Chat Spot May 3 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Speed Chat Spot Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services […]
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Hello Dankness at Speed Cinema May 3 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Hello Dankness at Speed Cinema Hello Dankness Directed by Soda Jerk Sunday, May 3, 3:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Hello Dankness belongs to a venerable underground-film tradition of treating refracted entertainment as […]
April 10 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Opening day for “vanessa german: …do you remember when you were the sky?”
April 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour
