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About
Speed Art Museum is an event venue at 2035 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40208. It holds up to 142 guests. Events include educational initiatives, interactive learning activities, public programs.
The Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, is Kentucky’s oldest and largest art museum, founded in 1927. Located on the University of Louisville’s main Belknap Campus, it offers general admission to galleries and exhibitions. Visitors can enjoy educational initiatives, interactive learning activities, public programs, tours, and cinema screenings in the 142-seat Speed Cinema. The museum features an interactive, hands-on learning gallery and an art park. Parking is available in the Speed Art Museum parking garage and nearby metered spaces, with accessible parking on every level and sidewalk access at the northern entrance. A digital guide is available through the Bloomberg Connects app.
- Address
- 2035 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40208
- Phone
- (502) 634-2700
- Capacity
- 142 seats in Speed Cinema
- Parking
- Hourly parking available in Speed Art Museum parking garage and nearby metered parking
- Accessibility
- Accessible parking spaces on every level of parking garage; sidewalk access at northern entrance
- County
- Jefferson County
- Book or inquire
- https://9620.blackbaudhosting.com/9620/tickets?tab=3&txobjid=2e0b9eb0-e041-4bcc-ae55-4e05ad0d8f7c
About Louisville
Louisville is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, located along the Ohio River at the Indiana state line. Founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark near the Falls of the Ohio River, it became an incorporated city in 1828. Louisville is known for hosting the first Kentucky Derby in 1875 at Churchill Downs, its connection to Muhammad Ali, and the Louisville Slugger baseball bats. The city developed as a key portage site and later became a major shipping port and railroad hub. Visitors can fly into Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, which also serves as UPS's worldwide air hub. Nearby landmarks include the Falls of the Ohio and Churchill Downs, both important to Louisville’s history and culture.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport serves as the main commercial airport and UPS air hub.
Around Louisville
- Churchill Downs: Home of the first Kentucky Derby held in 1875.
- Falls of the Ohio: Natural river barrier that influenced the city's early growth as a portage site.
- Neighborhood House Louisville: Established in 1896 as the first settlement movement house in Kentucky.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Speed Art Museum located?
- Speed Art Museum is at 2035 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40208, in Jefferson County.
- What kinds of events does Speed Art Museum host?
- educational initiatives, interactive learning activities, public programs, tours, cinema screenings.
- How many people can Speed Art Museum hold?
- 142 seats in Speed Cinema.
- Is there parking at Speed Art Museum?
- Hourly parking available in Speed Art Museum parking garage and nearby metered parking.
- Is Speed Art Museum accessible?
- Accessible parking spaces on every level of parking garage; sidewalk access at northern entrance.
- How do I book Speed Art Museum?
- Tickets available online, at the door, or by calling 502.634.2700.
- What is there to see in Louisville?
- Places to see in Louisville include Churchill Downs, Falls of the Ohio, Neighborhood House Louisville.
- What are the museum's hours?
- Monday & Tuesday: Closed, Wednesday – Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm.
- Is there parking available?
- Hourly parking is available in the museum parking garage and on-street metered parking.
- Is the museum accessible?
- Yes, the museum has accessible parking and entrances.
- What is 'Sunday at the Speed'?
- Pay-What-You-Can general admission with an option to donate.
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