Week of Events
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.
Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939 Exhibition Tour
Dive deeper into Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939 with a docent-led tour. Learn about stories that shaped these women and the outcome of their daring adventures! This tour will meet on the 3rd floor Special Exhibition area. You must have a ticket to this exhibition to experience this tour. Artwork: Theresa Helburn by […]
Memories at the Museum
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 companionship. […]
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.
Art in Bloom: Brilliant Blooms
Brilliant Blooms is an art in bloom 3-day program showcasing creative floral displays inspired by works of art. The three-day celebration brings together the talents of floral artists from across Louisville, showcasing their vibrant and innovative floral designs inspired by the museum’s collection. The Brilliant Blooms floral displays are included with general admission. Public Open […]
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.
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 in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
Art in Bloom: Brilliant Blooms Opening Reception
Join us for an evening of music, drinks, and florals! This special event is open to the public and includes live music from Carly Johnson Jazz Duet, access to Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939, and one drink ticket ($11 value). Don't miss this brand new event at the Speed and dress in your […]
Mogwai: If the Stars Had a Sound at Speed Cinema
Mogwai: If the Stars Had a Sound Directed by Antony Crook Friday, May 9, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A breathtaking look at community building.”—Jenny Nulf, The Austin Chronicle Over 25 years and 10 studio albums—using brute sonic force mixed with subtlety and grace—Mogwai have defined their own musical genre and built […]
Art in Bloom: Brilliant Blooms
Brilliant Blooms is an art in bloom 3-day program showcasing creative floral displays inspired by works of art. The three-day celebration brings together the talents of floral artists from across Louisville, showcasing their vibrant and innovative floral designs inspired by the museum’s collection. The Brilliant Blooms floral displays are included with general admission. Public Open […]
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema | Ghost Trail (Les Fantômes)
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema Ghost Trail (Les Fantômes) Directed by Jonathan Millet Saturday, May 10, 11 am | BUY TICKETS $15 | $12 Speed members | Free for Speed Cinephiles “A superbly performed cat-and-mouse drama.”—Jessica Kiang, Variety Two years after being released from Syrian jail, Hamid (breakout star Adam Bessa) is making ends meet as a construction worker […]
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
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 companionship. […]
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 in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
1-800-ON-HER-OWN at Speed Cinema
1-800-ON-HER-OWN Directed by Dana Floor Saturday, May 10, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “Anti-folk singer-songwriter, political activist, feminist icon and LGBTQ+ rights campaigner: it should be surprising that Ani DiFranco has also been a pioneering force in independent music for over three decades.”—Andy Fyfe, Mojo In the early […]
Mogwai: If the Stars Had a Sound at Speed Cinema
Mogwai: If the Stars Had a Sound Directed by Antony Crook Saturday, May 10, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “A breathtaking look at community building.”—Jenny Nulf, The Austin Chronicle Over 25 years and 10 studio albums—using brute sonic force mixed with subtlety and grace—Mogwai have defined their own musical genre and built […]
Mother’s Day at the Speed – Brilliant Blooms
Celebrate Moms with us for an afternoon at the Speed to see Brilliant Blooms! 10 am – 5 pm | Explore our permanent collection galleries with Brilliant Blooms, a showcase of local floral design using inspiration from our permanent collection. 12 – 3 pm | Art-making activities, cash bar available, and in-house music to round […]
Art in Bloom: Brilliant Blooms
Brilliant Blooms is an art in bloom 3-day program showcasing creative floral displays inspired by works of art. The three-day celebration brings together the talents of floral artists from across Louisville, showcasing their vibrant and innovative floral designs inspired by the museum’s collection. The Brilliant Blooms floral displays are included with general admission. Public Open […]
Movement in the Atrium: Chair Yoga
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 of their time sitting at a desk or for those recovering from injury but all are welcome. Chairs will be provided, bring your own towel and water bottle.
Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939 Exhibition Tour
Dive deeper into Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939 with a docent-led tour. Learn about stories that shaped these women and the outcome of their daring adventures! This tour will meet on the 3rd floor Special Exhibition area. You must have a ticket to this exhibition to experience this tour. Artwork: Theresa Helburn by […]
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.
Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939 Exhibition Tour
Dive deeper into Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939 with a docent-led tour. Learn about stories that shaped these women and the outcome of their daring adventures! This tour will meet on the 3rd floor Special Exhibition area. You must have a ticket to this exhibition to experience this tour. Artwork: Theresa Helburn by […]
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 in the Front Lobby upon arrival.
1-800-ON-HER-OWN at Speed Cinema
1-800-ON-HER-OWN Directed by Dana Floor Sunday, May 11, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed and Women in Film-KY members “Anti-folk singer-songwriter, political activist, feminist icon and LGBTQ+ rights campaigner: it should be surprising that Ani DiFranco has also been a pioneering force in independent music for over three decades.”—Andy Fyfe, Mojo In the early […]