Speed Art Museum

at 2035 S 3rd Street, Louisville , 40208 United States

1. Art Museum
2. Non-Profit Organization

Description

The Speed Art Museum, originally known as the J. B. Speed Memorial Museum, is Kentucky’s oldest and largest art museum. It was founded in 1925 by Hattie Bishop Speed as a memorial to her husband, James Breckinridge Speed, a prominent Louisville businessman and philanthropist. The Speed Art Museum recently reopened its doors after a three-year expansion project. The new 60,000-square-foot North Building creates one of the finest experiential art museums in the country and doubles the overall square footage and nearly triple the gallery space from the existing wing. The expansion creates a state-of-the-art space for larger special exhibitions, new contemporary art galleries, a family education welcome center, indoor/outdoor café, museum shop, theater, and a multifunctional pavilion for performances, lectures and entertaining. Additionally, the new Elizabeth P. and Frederick K. Cressman Art Park and public Piazza was created for the display of sculpture that will engage University of Louisville students and faculty and museum visitors. Where art from around the world invites and inspires diverse audiences to experience the power of creativity.

Opening time

• Wednesdays: 10:00- 17:00
• Thursdays: 10:00- 17:00
• Fridays: 10:00- 17:00
• Saturdays: 10:00- 17:00
• Sundays: 12:00- 17:00

Reviews for Speed Art Museum

Samantha F.

Having been to the museum before the remodel, I was excited to check it out again. I was not prepared for just how amazing it would be. Beautiful art... Read more

Paul L.

I have wanted to visit this museum for longer than I can remember. Unfortunately, Louisville doesn't appear on my travel radar so I took an opportunity to... Read more

Meghan B.

I love the Speed Museum! The renovations are incredible. The staff is friendly. Its free every Sunday! They're constantly updating and adding new... Read more

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Company Rating

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Summary

Speed Art Museum is Louisville based place and this enity listed in Art Museum category. Located at 2035 S 3rd Street KY 40208. Contact phone number of Speed Art Museum: (502) 634-2700