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311 East Gaulbert Avenue (0.9 km from Speed Art Museum)
The Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport is located four miles from the Louisville International Airport and the University of Louisville. This hotel is minutes from Churchill Downs the Louisville Zoo and Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.
1620 Arthur Street (1.0 km from Speed Art Museum)
If you're in town to visit.e University of Louisville or.e Kentucky Expo Center, or if you're just having a good time at Kentucky Kingdom,.e Clarion Pointe University/Expo Hotel is.e place to stay! Our newly renovated hotel is located less.
(1.7 km from Speed Art Museum)
Located in Louisville 0.7 mi from Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center and 0.8 mi from Old Louisville Louisville Dream House 4BR 2BA great for groups offers air conditioning. This holiday home is 1.
101 Central Avenue (1.8 km from Speed Art Museum)
Super 8 Louisville is a 5-minute drive from the Kentucky Fair Grounds and 2 miles away from Louisville International Airport. It features free daily breakfast and a 24-hour front desk.
2735 Crittenden Drive (1.8 km from Speed Art Museum)
This Louisville Airport hotel, located near the Kentucky Expo Center, is completely non-smoking and features comfortable guest rooms and convenient amenities.
(1.8 km from Speed Art Museum)
Historic Victorian Home 3 Mi to Churchill Downs! in Louisville offers accommodations with free WiFi less than 0.6 mi from Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center a 14-minute walk from Old Louisville and 1.4 mi from Speed Art Museum.
2850 Crittenden Drive (1.9 km from Speed Art Museum)
Centrally located in Louisville this hotel is a 5-minute drive from Churchill Downs and Cardinal Stadium and offers an on-site restaurant and bar. It has an indoor heated pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi is available for a fee.
447 Farmington Avenue (2.1 km from Speed Art Museum)
This hotel is located just off Interstate 65, 1.6 miles from Louisville International Airport. There is a restaurant on-site, as well as a large indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
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Speed Art Museum, Louisville, KY
The Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky is one of the oldest and largest fine arts museums in the United States. Founded in 1927 and located on a sprawling 20-acre property, the museum houses over 60,000 works of art from around the world. It is renowned for its collection of American art, especially works by Thomas Cole, Asher B. Durand, Elihu Vedder, Winslow Homer and James McNeill Whistler. The museum also boasts an impressive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts as well as European paintings from masters such as Rembrandt van Rijn, Claude Monet and Edgar Degas.
In addition to its extensive permanent collection, the Speed Art Museum hosts exciting temporary exhibitions throughout the year which explore innovative topics. Its current exhibition “American Perspectives” examines how Americans from different backgrounds have shaped our own nation’s culture over time through their artworks. It contains over 170 objects spanning three centuries including 19th century landscape paintings by Eastman Johnson and 20th century prints by Romare Bearden.
Aside from its focus on visual arts, the Speed Art Museum offers a wide range of educational programs that provide opportunities for visitors to learn about art more deeply through lectures, workshops, classes and activities for all ages. Its popular family programs include hands-on activities such as "Create Your Own Masterpiece" and "Get Creative with Clay." The museum also provides guided tours that cater to different interests like sculpture appreciation or artist biographies. Aside from these interactive experiences, it also presents film screenings and concerts within its galleries throughout the year.
The Speed Art Museum has been praised for its commitment to education with many students visiting each year to explore its rich collections and broaden their understanding of art history. Whether you come for a day visit or decide to become a member of this vibrant institution, you are sure to be inspired by all that it has to offer!