Great museum to come to. This place is beautiful and does a wonderful job with social distancing and other COVID protocols.My favorite exhibit has to be ancient art since they feature so many beautiful pieces. Another favorite part of the museum of mine is the staff. They are extremely helpful and are very nice. Great museum to go to!

A wonderful, diverse museum. Taking COVID precautions seriously. Spent 2 1/2 hours visiting all galleries and the special exhibit. Could have easily been 3 1/2, but we came during the later part of the day, the museum was closing.

We went to see the Warhol exhibition. His work wasnt as interesting as I expected. At least with a master like Picasso, you see a growth of artistry skills. Warhols big prints are amazing for the sheer magnitude. Yes it takes talent to make these prints. It just wasnt what we like.

A super cool place with awesome art of all walks of life. Definitely worth the trip. Take a date! Take the family! The employees are courteous and accommodating. Sundays are free!

I love The Speed and my grandkids love Art Sparks and the Egyptian room. It has always been one of our favorite activities, and well be happy when they can open back up with regular hours/days.

Some of the art we wanted to see again was on loan to other museums..Thanks for the white rose....Ill forever be grateful

Saw the Warhol exhibit. Very excited since I am an artist. A little bit disappointed...once we saw the EXCELLENT exhibit we wanted to explore the rest of the museum and it was closed. Wish they would have let us know that when we arrived.

Great outing for my family. The staff took appropriate precautions with scheduled arrival times, masks, and social distancing. The exhibition ( Andy Warhol) was well curated as was the rest of museum. I hioe to be able to go back again soon.

A wonderful place brilliantly bringing the past to those who want to remember.

Free entry on Sundays. Nice art gallery.

Great Warhol exhibit plus a great variety of local and international artists

Clean and Inspiring! Enjoy!

Free admission on Sundays. Interactive exhibits. Great for groups and kids. Cool as heck! Its art!

Lovely visit. Would have been nice had the upper levels been open but we can always visit again. We did get to see the Grandfather Clock exhibit before it was closed.

Despite the social distancing challenges staff had everything expedited to check in. The exhibits were well distanced. Staff was friendly and courteous! Wonderful experience

Only half the building is open on certain days (Fridays?) so be sure to plan accordingly. Love the setup and felt safe regarding COVID.

This was a great stop on our trip! Wonderful exhibits and was it had free admission on Sunday. I would definitely recommend stopping if youre in the area. You do pay for parking in the garage.

Really cool place with SO much to look at! I couldnt even get through everything! So much to see here though!

We went to see the Andy Worhol exhibit and it was great! Spent the rest of our time wondering the rest of the museum and learned a lot about Kentuckys history.

Wonderful art museum! It has something for everyone. It even has a learning and hands on area for kids. My family and I will definitely visit again.

The new addition has made a good museum great. This collection is an assortment of artistic jewels, now with enough space to give them context and breathing room. The addition also affords space for special exhibits. The recent Picasso to Pollock was a delight. Theres enough here to spend the day, but even if you only have an hour between meetings, you will find inspiration, beauty, and artistic range for every taste.

The Speed Art Museum is wonderful! Sunday is free, though parking was $7. The little bistro inside has delicious food and artisan drinks. The collect is separated into regions/time period it is interesting to see how the world looked at similar times through different eyes. Oh, and there is an interactive area for kids in the lower level. I spent the whole day and didnt get to see everything, definitely going back.

Great place to learn about history of art.. Today got to listen to some great folk music :) Love the exhibits each time I go! Best thing is on Sundays its free!!!

If you are looking for some family time and resourceful place with arts collection. This is that place we all should be looking for,

Andy Warhol Exhibit was truly stunning, MIRACULOUS even ; ). Seeing the images and artwork of Warhols Mother Julia was a surprising treat, and the rest of the museum, old wings and new, was a sincere delight of sober, thoughtful, and at times playful curation. For example the juxtaposition of hand-woven and finely-detailed 15th- and 16th-century tapestries, some as big as theater screens, towering over intricate German paper engravings, the size of credit cards, was a pleasure in and of itself. Similar snacks for the mind, and bodys five senses lie around every corner. We have NEVER been disappointed visiting the Speed Art Museum, nor have we yet to visit the same Speed twice. Bravo! : )

Really great art museum. Not huge but a diverse collection and they change their art shows fairly often. Handicap accessible and child friendly. They have portable chairs you can take with you, earphones and noise muffling headphones as well ad wheelchairs and strollers available. They have a childrens section and a nice gift shop and cafe. Theres a nice nursing station in the first floor bathroom as well as a gender neutral restroom. The museum also hosts lots of special events for members and the community.

Great place so much to look at.

The Speed Art Museum has a really nice collection for a city the size of Louisville. It is actually on the University of Louisville Campus. They had several special exhibits when we visited today, including a Hunter S. Thompson Gonzo exhibit. Sunday admission was free, and the facility was not crowded at all. We will visit again!

First time here was for the Steven Holl lecture hosted by UK. Speed was a perfect venue for the talk, and it was awesome to see Mayor Fischer introduce the event. Great also to see the Speed partnering on these type of civic arts/culture partnerships.Second visit was for a Free Sunday, and I absolutely loved the Louisville / local artist exhibit on the top floor (at the back) the self-trained artist (I think it was called rhapsody in brown??) was such a unique lens into the history of West Louisville and I appreciated seeing that the Speed is highlighting this part of the city’s history.

Was so so. Liked the ancient art exhibit.

Very beautiful place and very welcoming of all types of people. They also have seats all over for people that cant walk very far. Also have a little cafe and shop to buy items.

The Speed is always a great time. From free Fridays to their special events.

Always love going to the speed. 10/10 would recommend.

Loved seeing the Andy Warhol exhibition.

Since The Speed reopened it has become the new center of Louisville arts - especially with special Friday night programs, music, presentations by people such as Wendell Berry and other authors. I have really enjoyed their Films - recently attending the showing of “Parasite,” which just won a Golden Globe award. The Speed is open to the public on Sundays (except for special exhibits).

Wonderful museum. Free on Sundays and much to look at. Modern art, interactive area for kids, ancient artifacts and lots of great paintings. Cafe located inside for some food and drinks

Very beautiful artwork in all galleries. I love the diversity if the different exhibitions - they have European and American works as well as African and Native American works. They also have paintings, pottery, sculptures, glass, clothing, and many other mediums of art. They have temporary exhibits that change every few weeks, so theres always something new to see. Theres really something for everyone, and pictures are encouraged!

Always enjoy the Speed. Some art is not for everyone but they have a wide selection of different types. I always find something Im interested in. A lot of cool events/music.

Amazing. So many beautiful pieces. Also free on Sundays!

Incredibly well designed. Great movies! Definitely check it out. My dog is featured in the poster and postcards of the painting by Gayla Irwin. Shes the small ocherese being held by one of the models.

Tales from the Turf exhibit was extraordinary. I stumbled into the curators tour which was exceptional. The amount of research she put into the documentation of the items was inspired. It was not just a bunch of brown horses as a docent described it.

Very much enjoyed this museum, nicely spaced out and large variety of exhibits. Try visiting on a Sunday, due to the free admission. Parking is $7 in the nearby garage. They also have a cinema, gift shop, café, and exhibit on the 3rd floor for an additional charge. Make sure to visit all the floors so nothing is missed!

I have enjoyed the Speed Art Museum for over thirty five years. I have enjoyed classes, tours, dinners, exhibits and volunteering in the gift shop. Since they remodeled, I have visited the museum but not been as active as I have been in the past. The remodeled museum is gorgeous and was well worth the wait.

Quite a variety of interesting pieces. Lots of unique items you wont find anywhere else. Im not sure why it is called Speed Art. We arrived with only one hour to peruse and we were rushed and still missed a lot. You definitely need a few hours if you like to read descriptions, pause at pieces and/or take photos (no flash photography ). I would definitely return. Note: Free on Sundays and accepts token donations. I recommend this place.

So incredibly fortunate to have such an amazing museum in Louisville. The exhibits, both primary and rotating are amazing. The events, especially Speed After Dark are fabulous! Check it out...better yet join!

Online it said there’s a tour New Year’s Day at 1pm, so that would mean they’re open. My local museum in StLouis was open New Years so it would make sense. I had never been to Speed, and planned a trip to Louisville. I also tried calling several times to triple check, but couldn’t get a person on the phone. No recording said they’d be closed. Then the day before, they posted conflicting information on the website saying they’re closed New Year’s but didn’t even bother to remove the information saying they’re open. All I ask is that you inform the general public of holiday closures in advance, because duh. Some people like art museums and travel and need to know. Thanks.

Wonderfully curated museum. There are so many programs and activities here that you are able to engage in, if its your first time in an art museum or trip number 1000 there is something for you. There is a parking lot behind the building and free street parking after 6.

I toured the museum a couple of days ago. I like the aesthetic view inside.

The Speed is one of my favorite art venues in Kentucky.I went on Sunday -- its usually free all day except for the special exhibitions -- specifically to see Breaking the Mold: Investigating Gender. I was also happy to find the Picasso to Pollock exhibition up at the same time.Both excellent shows, well curated, with a nice range of different media and scaled pieces. Well worth the visit!

I really like this museum. A must visit while you are at Louisville

I love visiting this incredible museum, looking at a few of my old favorites as well as finding something new to enjoy every trip.

Awesome place to have a conversation theme and to share ideas. It is defiantly recommended to come with friends and family.

Nice art museum definitely worth a visit

Amazing local treasure. Free on Sunday!

I went here on a date and it ended up being a great time. You can tell they are very serious about the building and art integrity and everything is super clean. It took us about 3 hours to get through and see everything. If theres one thing I would improve, Id like for there to be more modern work because while there was some,there wasnt a ton. I also wished that there were more large sculptures. There were a few, but I love big pieces of art like that. Regardless, its a beautiful place and a great way to spend an afternoon. PS- the parking garage cost us $10 if you wanted to know rates

This is my favorite place in Louisville to be.

The most modern building in Louisville

We went on a Sunday afternoon so it was free and not very crowded. Nice museum. Enjoyed the different types of art. Nice small cafe.

Such a wonderful place.

I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of art. The facility is beautiful and the staff is friendly.

Place looks great. First visit since the remodel. Great exhibits and Wiltshire Pantry at the Cafe is VERY good.

This exhibit was awesome!

This place has a fun layout. It offers beautiful paintings and arts that truly open your mind to new philosophical truths. It also offers a deep look into the past with pieces from the past. Its a very unifying place and is great to go to with your homies.

Love the Speed. I go there to be amazed.

Good collection of arts from different Centuries and cultures

Great museum, and the kid-friendly basement (Art Sparks) is a lot of fun for the family, as well.

Loved our visit to the museum, exquisite architecture. Great exhibition. Take time to spend time with your kids in the interactive area and make some art. The gift shop was super fun and great prices. Restaurant was closed super early.

We had an amazing time. The service was excellent and we ended up seeing so much stuff. We were presently surprised. It is super clean. The staff did an excellent job at answering our 100 questions.

The kids have fun. I loved the flower exhibit

Love it, but please talk to the workers to not stare holes in people’s eyes. I understand that their job is to make sure no one is touching the art or stealing it, but it isn’t necessary for a worker to literally watch you and look at you in the eye as you read a caption. Just today, I was looking at a painting and I looked to the left and the worker was staring right at me and didn’t care that it was obvious. It is very uncomfortable and makes me not come. Long story short, please tell them to not make the staring obvious. Ps.. the lady chaperoning the Christianity part, needs a talk, because she is very rude. Thank you.

Nice exhibit on the horse February 2020. Grandkids enjoyed the Arts for Sparks exhibit even more.

Went for a free Sunday, was surprised by the vast collections! Asked for a map after a few rooms cause I was worried I might miss something!

This is not an encyclopedic museum, but the staff here certainly knows how to make the most of a not-so-extensive collection (relatively speaking). The architecture is visually pleasing and the exhibition spaces are spacious. Signage is clear and the navigation between galleries is a breeze. Interpretive labels obviously receive a lot of curatorial attention: not only do almost all objects on display come with their own labels, but each of them has a small topic of its own.Together, these elements constitute a pleasant visiting experience that makes the admission fee more than justified. Like what is stated on the Museums website: whether you are an art aficionado or dont know a Dali from a Degas, this is a great place for you to spend a few quality hours.

Fantastic art in a gorgeous setting

Such an incredible museum of art, well designed, magnificent art. I want to acknowledge the museum staff and Wiltshire cafe food and service. I was so impressed with that addition to an already great place. And the theatre!!! Fabulous. Ill be back for sure!

Great exhibit, great museum, parking garage is rough! Parking garage is VERY EXPENSIVE.. the horse exhibit was wonderful, and museum is big, wear comfortable shoes!

Fantastic Museum in the middle of the UofL campus, wish I would have had more time to fully explore. Its an easy four hour visit if you take your time to appreciate and read about the artwork. It has a very eclectic assortment of art to view from all over the world and a Kentucky assortment. They are currently for a limited time open on Sundays for free which was great to take my high schoolers for a school project they are both working on. Will definitely be coming back to finish up the last few exhibits we missed.

Amazing field trip with our third grade students. Very engaging activities for the kids to take part in.

The Speed has an impressive collection including Picasso, Rembrandt, and more. Today we saw a temporary Warhol exhibit. The world examine Warhols relationship with Catholicism. Very interesting!

A great way to spend a rainy day!! We visit a few times a year!

Sundays through March 2021 are free of charge. Permanent exhibits are wonderful, loved the Kentucky Room with furniture, folk art, local artists and such. The special exhibit of Ebony G. Patterson is breath taking and emotionally moving. I also loved Gonzo, An Illustrated Guide to Hunter S Thompson and his relationships with Steadman and Benton was awesome for mature audiences. I had forgotten he was from Kentucky.

Great exhibits and local culture (we went on a family fun day). Everyone there is helpful and thoughtful with suggestions in response to questions.

Beautiful building filled with awesome pieces of art, but there was a mandatory $5 donation for one of the shows on Free Sunday. Why not call it a $5 admission fee? #ThatWasTheStupidestThingEver

Okay I want to talk about the films available to watch at the Speed. I attended the past two Saturdays at the afternoon showings at 3 pm. Great program. Great line up. Recently the Aretha film, the Halston film, Nureyev. All excellent. Mz Robin Burke comes out and gives a little talk at the beginning of the film with a little history of the film being presented. It’s a small intimate little theater that recently upgraded their sound system and did an overhaul on their projectors. How do I know this? Well, Robin told me and everyone in the theater and she is right-the sound is amazing. Robin then offers to anyone who would like a blanket because with the museum’s humidity controls, it can get a little chilly in there. Sweet! After my first visit I packed in my own hoodie. It’s a nice break from the overbearing heat and humidity that is Louisville Kentucky this time of year. if you come in on the North side entrance you get to sneak a peek at the current works being shown as you walk through the museum to the theater. Awesome. There is a parking garage that you can pull up into to park your car, which I did for the past two movies that I saw but next time I’m going to try something different and park on the street across from the museum. Why? I will tell you why. Because on top of the price of the film, it was 7 dollars to park which is a little steep for parking when I’m already paying to see a fiIm. I think that the walk across the street will be fine. There is a cool water feature outside near the entrance to the Museum and we ended up hanging out there and under the ramp of the parking garage after. There are a couple of benches where we sat and chilled. We ran into friends there after the Nureyev movie and we did pretend ballet moves. Also you’re handed a print out with info about the film to read later. Great Program. It makes film seem important again. Film is important! Please support this wonderful series I am certain that you will love it as much as I do...Here’s some pics of us hanging out after. Obviously we are having a great time. Beat the heat and check it out. Oh yeah! Almost forgot...For the later showings the Wiltshire Pantry offers snacks and drinks available for purchase and whatever comes out of that kitchen is always special and always tasty.

This was different from my usual galleries. Loved the experience.

So glad to have this gem at the University of Louisville!

LOVE going to the Speed and its free on Sundays for locals! Cant beat that as a fun date or thing to do on Sundays.

Love this place, amazing exhibits, programs, events and films and free Sunday entry.also Also a great play space for children.

Great events. I loved the silent disco. Good film series.

The Gonzo! Exhibit was very entertaining and we appreciated there notice at the beginning of the exhibit that warned of adult content (imagery and language). While we were there, we hit up the Ebony G. Patterson exhibition (which was gorgeous and thoughtful) and everytime we asked employees for directions they were very specific and easy to follow. We had a great time!

Thoughtful, powerful, amazingly curated art museum. The community outreach of the Speed is generous. The children’s section for hands on art is great!

Its so inspiring to view great art and we are lucky to have this museum right here in Kentucky!

Clean, well taken care of. Lots of beautiful artwork and exhibits.

I love the free entry on sundays. It is such a neat place to visit. They have new art exhibits everytime I go. The art is beautiful, and definitely worth the trip. The staff seem friendly as can be,and the childrens center is fun too! If youre on a budget and want something fun to do, this is the place!

Great modern art museum. Nice little cafe inside to meet with people.

My daughter and I went on a field trip here with her class and had a great time. There were many hands on things for the kids to do that made them think. It was great seeing them try to figure out things.We got to walk around looking at the different art and then got a tour guide who took us on a trip. The kids got passports that they marked in as they visited different pieces of art from around the world. My daughter showed hers to her dad and grandma and talked about what she learned there. Will definitely be going back (only next time with all the kids).

Beautiful and informative, my children loved it!

An exceptional museum!

Good food, great theater ezperience

Andy Warhol exhibit was nice