Step inside. Be inspired.
Kentucky’s oldest and largest art museum, the Speed is a vibrant space for community, discovery, and boundary-pushing art.
museum Admission
Your ticket directly supports the Speed’s mission, helping us bring world-class exhibitions, dynamic programs, and educational initiatives to our community. Your visit sustains the museum as a space for inspiration, connection, and lifelong learning. Thank you!
Admission to the Speed Art Museum includes access to:
- Our permanent collection galleries
- Exhibitions and installations
- Select activities and programs
- Art Sparks, our interactive, hands-on learning gallery for all ages
Tickets also are available at the door or by calling 502.634.2700
Our 2026 Cultural Pass day is Thursday. If you are interested in learning more about Cultural Pass, click here.
Pricing
Members Free – Become a member!
Adult (18-59): $25.00
Child (4-17): $21.00
Senior (60+): $23.00
Certain events and programs, and Speed Cinema screenings are not included in general admission and require separate ticketing. Last tickets are sold one hour prior to closing, and guests are not permitted to stay past closing time.
Explore the Art Park!
This free, ungated art-meets-nature experience will be open from dawn until dusk.
Alternate routes during I-65 closures
Due to ongoing construction on the I-65 Central Corridor project, some highway ramps near the Speed Art Museum are temporarily closed. Learn about alternate routes.
Upcoming Museum Closures – June 19 (Cinema open), July 4
Plan Your Visit
For the safety of guests and to protect the collection, the following items are prohibited in the Museum and on Museum grounds, including the Museum’s parking garage and exterior pathways, except as a means of transportation.
- Roller skates, including shoes with skates built in, skateboards, hoverboards, or bicycles
- Segways, scooters, or similar devices, except as needed for mobility for persons with disabilities
To help us protect and preserve our collection for the enjoyment of all Speed guests, please follow our general rules of Museum conduct.
While visiting the galleries please do not touch or point closely to any art or lean on cases or walls; the smallest touch can irreparably harm the works.
Please maintain a standing distance of 2-3 feet, approximately an arm’s length, between yourself and any work on display. As you visit the galleries, please be aware of your proximity to each work you pass, and keep all carried items (bags, unworn coats, etc.) from touching the art – remember the closest artwork might be behind you. Please do not cross any barriers in front of or surrounding artwork, such as tape lines or rope stanchions. Open flames of any kind are prohibited.
Considerate behavior is expected of all guests. Guests are expected to follow the reasonable directions or instructions from Museum personnel. Any individual or group whose behavior is disruptive may be asked to leave.
Children under 12 years of age must always be accompanied by an adult.
Strollers are welcome. Front-facing child carriers can be worn in the Museum. Diaper bags can be placed under a stroller or carried over one shoulder.
Wagons, large-framed child carriers, and child carriers worn on your back are not permitted in the galleries.
The Speed Art Museum is located on the University of Louisville’s main Belknap Campus. Hourly parking is available in the Speed Art Museum parking garage, and nearby on-street metered parking is also available. The Speed is accessible via TARC, Louisville’s public bus system, and bike racks are available at our Third Street entrance.
Make a Speedy Exit with Pay by Phone
Skip the line at the pay station and take care of your parking right from your smartphone before you head to the garage exit.
- Enjoy your visit to the Speed Art Museum.
- When you’re nearly ready to leave, scan the QR code on your parking ticket with your smartphone.
- Pay securely with a credit card on your phone.
- Your payment receipt will appear as a QR code on your screen.
- At the garage exit, scan the QR code at the pay station and you’re on your way.
Please note: Once you pay for parking, you have a 15-minute grace period to exit the garage.
No smartphone? No problem!
You can still pay at the garage exit station or stop by the Guest Experience Desk before you leave.
Garage fees are timed. Please wait until you are nearly finished with your visit before paying, as paying too early may result in additional parking charges upon exit.
Accessibility
The parking garage has accessible parking spaces on every level, located closest to the elevators. Guests can also avoid the curb when entering and exiting via the sidewalk at the northern entrance and exit.
For guests with limited mobility attending a Speed Cinema screening, a very limited number of parking spaces may be available at the rear of the museum. These spaces provide a shorter walk to the cinema and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call our Security Console at 502-634-2712 for assistance locating these spaces.
Hours
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm
The fun doesn’t end at closing time – check our events calendar for special events and programming.
The Elizabeth P. and Frederick K. Cressman Art Park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
2035 S 3rd Street
Louisville KY 40208
502.634.2700
Click here for more information about how to get to the Speed during the I-65 Closure.
Tours
Whether you’re an art aficionado or a first-time guest, student or educator, young or old, our tours offer unique ways to connect with the collection.
Free digital guide
Enhance your visit with the Speed’s digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Access expert-curated audio tours and interactive maps—all available before you arrive or right in your hand during your visit. The app is downloadable, allowing you to explore even when offline. Learn more
Est. 1927 by Marigold café at the Speed Art Museum is now closed as of May 10, 2026.
We are grateful for the partnership with Marigold and for the hospitality and experience brought to the Museum guests. Marigold will continue as the museum’s catering partner through the end of the year, supporting private events and special occasions.
We look forward to sharing more as plans for future food and beverage offerings at the Speed take shape.
WHAT’S PLAYING
Curated Cinema
A gem among museums, our 142-seat Speed Cinema presents thought-provoking, vibrant films to our community – one of the few museum theaters of its kind.
Help us Celebrate Art Forever
Your Speed is a catalyst for creativity, connection, and community well-being. Your support helps us bring bold exhibitions, dynamic programs, and accessible experiences to life, sparking curiosity and enriching lives across Kentucky and beyond. Join us in making art accessible for all—because together, we can transform the way people perceive the world and themselves.