The Café will be closed to the public on March 19, 2026.
Natchez Directed by Suzannah Herbert Sunday, March 29, 3:30 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A piercing portrait of a Mississippi town’s Antebellum tourism industry.” — Ross McIndoe, Slant Natchez captures an unsettling clash between history and memory in a small Mississippi town; a layered mosaic of people contending with the weight of the past […]
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 became one of the few American artists working in Japan to fully take up the modern woodblock printmaking for which she is best known. Miller, […]
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 documentary of the mid-60s cutting edge pop culture.”—Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune Bob Dylan is captured on-screen as he never would be again in this groundbreaking film […]
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.
Chime and Serpent’s Path 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 Kiyoshi Kurosawa as one of modern horror’s most innovative and unpredictable visionaries. During a class, culinary instructor Matsuoka (Mutsuo Yoshioka) witnesses the suicide of a young student (Seiichi Kohinata), […]
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 art park and paint along with us. All materials are provided, and no experience is needed. We’ll be painting outdoors to enjoy the fresh air, […]
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 in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
Chime and Serpent’s Path 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 Kiyoshi Kurosawa as one of modern horror’s most innovative and unpredictable visionaries. During a class, culinary instructor Matsuoka (Mutsuo Yoshioka) witnesses the suicide of a young student (Seiichi Kohinata), […]
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 in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
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 in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
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). This presentation of new work marks the culmination of german’s social- and community-based project in Louisville, which has unfolded over months of research, public discussion, and collaboration […]
Speed Family: Film + Fun Film and programming information TBA $18/non-member adult, $8 non-member child $15 Speed member adult, $5 Speed member child BUY TICKETS Note: This ticket does not include general admission to the Museum