Speed Chat Spot
2026-07-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-26 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-02 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) and 2 more dates
Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Maddie's Secret at Speed Cinema
2026-07-19 13:00 - 14:30
Maddie’s Secret
Written and directed by John Early
Saturday, July 18, 7 pm | BUY TICKETS
$12 | $8 Speed members
“Early aces his own high-degree-of-difficulty assignment by leveraging his alt-comic instincts against a reverent (and revelatory) cinephilia.” —Adam Nayman, The Ringer
Maddie’s Secret is comedian, writer, and actor John Early’s critically acclaimed directorial debut starring himself as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company.
While her life seems picturesque — complete with an adoring husband (Eric Rahill), ride-or-die best friend (Kate Berlant) and a cupboard full of woman-owned ethically-sourced chili crisp to boot — mounting professional pressures threaten to reawaken a hidden secret from her troubled past.
A pitch-perfect blend of satire, melodrama, daring tonal shifts and intimate performances, the film marks a bold new voice in contemporary cinema. 2026, U.S., DCP, 100 minutes. Recommended for 16+.

Speed Together: Explore + Create
2026-07-19 13:00 - 16:00
Speed Together: Explore + Create
A monthly Sunday of art, creativity, and self-guided discovery
Speed Together is a free Sunday program where visitors of all ages can explore the Speed’s collections and galleries at their own pace. Each session offers opportunities for self-guided discovery, light creative activities, and quiet moments to reflect, draw, or experiment with artmaking. Families, friends, and first-time visitors can enjoy a relaxed, flexible experience designed to make the museum welcoming and accessible to everyone.

Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour
2026-07-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-26 12:15 - 13:15, 2026-07-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-02 12:15 - 13:15, 2026-08-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-08 14:00 - 15:00 and 2 more dates | Speed Art Museum, 2035 South 3rd Street, Louisville, KY, 40208, United States
Join a Docent and deep dive into the stories and works of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. You must have a special exhibition ticket to join in on this tour.
Artwork credit:
Pat Passlof
Stove, 1959
Oil on linen, 77 x 69 in.
© The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof
Foundation. Courtesy of Eric Firestone Gallery, the Levett Collection, and FAMM. Photo: Fraser Marr.

Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
2026-07-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-07 13:00 - 14:00
Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission.
For more information, visit our tours page.

Speed Social: Connect + Sketch
2026-08-06 17:00 - 19:00
Speed Social: Connect + Sketch
A monthly evening gathering for adults to unwind and create
Cost: $18/non-member, $15/member

REGISTER
Speed Social is a relaxed evening program for adults to connect, sketch, and socialize. Guests can enjoy music, drinks, and an informal drawing session. No instruction is required—just time to relax, be creative, and enjoy art in a social, welcoming atmosphere. Held after museum hours. Gallery admission is not included.
August Programming
TBA

Speed Family: Film + Fun
2026-08-08 10:00 - 14:00
Speed Family: Film + Fun
Film and programming information TBA
$18/non-member adult, $8 non-member child
$15 Speed member adult, $5 Speed member child
BUY TICKETS
Note: This ticket does not include general admission to the Museum
