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The Speed Art Museum

2035 South Third Street, Louisville, KY 40208
502 634 2700
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Ranked #19 of 61 attractions in Louisville
Type: Art Museums
Description: Features paintings by Rembrandt, Picasso and Rubens, as well as contemporary art exhibits.
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Pewee Valley, Kentucky
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

great place to spend an afternoon, especially since it was raining all day. Lovely art exhibits. Wandered at our leisure.

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Louisville, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

The Museum galleries and Art Sparks are temporarily closed for construction. But when they were open the museum rivals those of NY and Phila. You need not be interested in art because there is a bit interesting things for everyone. The audio guided tours were helpful to my relatives who do not understand art.

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Louisville, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

A great place for a date with my husband to view beautiful pieces of art. People were friendly and the exhibits were patron friendly.

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See 9 more reviews by TroyandTerri for Louisville
Louisville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

It's with sadness that I think of the Speed closing for THREE years! The Speed Art Museum was a part of my childhood, my young adult life, adult life too. Both permanent and alternating displays are wonderful. I've seen special Impressionists exhibits here, Art Sparks for the kids, and da Vinci too. I'm already looking forward to the new and... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012

Even though the Speed Art Museum is closed for renovations at the moment, it's a great place to visit to see famous artist as well as local artist works.

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See 11 more reviews by ritadugan for Louisville
Underwood, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

Used to be free to enter, miss that. Beautiful art and objects. Easy parking next door. Middle of U of L campus.

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See 5 more reviews by Rdqueen for Louisville
Louisville, KY
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

Having traveled and visited several art museums I can tell you I was sorely disappointed in the small amount of cool art--you know, the stuff that is recognizable on coffee cups and other kitsch. I just wanted to see some cool art.

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See 7 more reviews by bkgourmet for Louisville
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

We went to the Speed Museum as a second or third choice after some other attractions fell through when we had company come to Louisville to visit us. Some of our party were U of L students, so they got discounted admission, so that was nice to save a few bucks. There was a lot more to see here than... More

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See 24 more reviews by LouieBiz-com for Louisville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

A gem in Louisville but I read that it will be closed for renovation starting in Oct 2012 - checkout before you go

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Louisville, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2012

Too bad it is closing for renovations -- you must put this gem on your to do list when it opens back up... many good exhibits and installations. Wide range of eras and styles.

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