Speed Art Museum, Louisville

Name: Speed Art Museum
Address: 2035 S 3rd St, Louisville, 40208-1812, United States
Telephone: +1 502-634-2700

#32 among attractions in Louisville

Museum, Public art, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Speed Art Museum, originally known as the J.B. Speed Memorial Museum, now colloquially referred to as the Speed by locals, is the oldest, largest, and foremost museum of art in Kentucky. It is located in Louisville, Kentucky on Third Street next to the University of Louisville Belknap campus and receives around 180,000 visits annually. ()

Established: 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 38°13'4"N, 85°45'39"W

Address

2035 S 3rd StCentral Louisville (University)Louisville 40208-1812 United States

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+1 502-634-2700

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Day trips

Speed Art Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Churchill Downs, The Filson Historical Society, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Kentucky Derby Museum.

1.1 miSW
Legendary horse-racing track
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Museum, Historical place, Architecture
The Filson Historical Society, Louisville
26 min walk • The Filson Historical Society, founded in 1884, is a privately supported historical society located at 1310 South 3rd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Louisville
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Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville
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Sport venue, Sport
Freedom Hall, Louisville
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Central Park, Louisville
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Museum, Historical place, Specialty museum
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, Louisville
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1.2 miN
38°14'0"N • 85°45'11"W
Toonerville Trolley Neighborhood Association, Louisville
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Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Name, Louisville
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1.5 miNE
Church
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Louisville
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1.2 miE
Church
St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Louisville
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Speed Art Museum open?

Speed Art Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Speed Art Museum?

Nearby attractions include Ekstrom Library, Louisville (3 min walk), The Thinker, Louisville (5 min walk), South Louisville, Louisville (20 min walk), The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, Louisville (21 min walk).

How to get to Speed Art Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Speed Art Museum:

Bus

3rd / Ekstrom Library • Lines: 2South (3 min walk)
3rd / Brandeis • Lines: 2South (3 min walk)