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Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft

715 West Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Ranked #35 of 65 attractions in Louisville
Type: Art Museums
Owner description: The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft’s mission is to support and promote excellence in art, craft, applied arts and design. Our goal is to educate and... more » Owner description: The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft’s mission is to support and promote excellence in art, craft, applied arts and design. Our goal is to educate and inspire while promoting a better understanding of art and craft through exhibitions, collaborations, outreach and the permanent collection. The Museum annually offers large-scale exhibitions in its three gallery spaces as well as highlights from its permanent collection. KMAC’s exhibitions and programming attract visitors on a daily basis as well as record crowds for special event nights and on monthly trolley hop nights. KMAC’s Sales Gallery store features Kentucky-created work that include ceramics; glass; metal; fiber; wood; jewelry; painting, and folk art. The Sales Gallery is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Kentucky Arts Council’s “Craft Marketer of the Year” in 2009 and 2006, and Finalist in 2008. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

It's not a huge space, so don't plan on spending all day here. They had a C.C. Coyle exhibit upstairs and Bourbon containers made out of ceramics down stairs. Nice gift shop, I bought some hand blown glass earrings for $26.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I realize several of the reviewers are disappointed with the size of this museum. It IS small - I won't dispute that. However, what they lack in quantity they make up for in quality. We saw three amazing installations on a recent visit, including my favorite, an exhibit on Harlan Hubbard (watch the movie they're showing!). The museum shop is... More

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Wesr Lafayette, IN
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013 via mobile

My wife and I were in Louisville on a Sunday afternoon. We enjoy museums, art, and craft so figured can't miss. The third floor was closed so the first two floors had exhibits. The first floor had about 5 or six items on exhibit. The second floor had maybe four pieces. One large and three small. That was it. The... More

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Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

This is a good museum with plenty of interesting art and craftwork. I just wish it had a larger space for more exhibits.

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See 34 more reviews by Aviv52 for Louisville
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

Great art by Kentucky artists! It ranges from the common to the uncommon! Most items are reasonable priced and unique. The items range from glass to soap.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

Need a souvenir? Need a gift from Kentucky to take home to someone? Don't buy a tacky souvenir when you can get something unique and of high quality at the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

The building alone is incredible. Amazing old architecture that has been slightly modernized. So you have the old world along with the new. And then to add the wonderful art...... Amazing! A definate MUST see.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

I was expecting more from the museum, however, there were a lot of interesting items....jewelry, wooden pieces, textiles. I just thought there would be more from local artists.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2012

During my families travels to Louisville we found this excellent art and craft museum. We were expecting paintings on the walls and nothing fancy, seeing as how none of us really loved the arts. We were all blown away at the 3 levels of sculptures and objects. Each floor had a different theme and the theme that was new that... More

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West Lafayette, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2012

This is a regular stop for us when visiting Louisville. Always something interesting, with a good selection of local arts and crafts in a range of prices. The area seems to be attracting architects, designers, and related professions and old buildings are being renovated. Near restaurants and other attractions.

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