21c Museum is dedicated to collecting and exhibiting the very best work of living artists from all over the world. With over 9,000 square feet of exhibition space, as well as a dedicated video lounge, the museum features dynamic group and solo exhibitions, as well as permanent, commissioned installations.
A gem among Louisville museums, 21c Museum, showcases work by Bill Viola, Tony Oursler, Andres Serrano, Sam Taylor Wood, Daniel Levinthal, Yinka Shonibare, Judy Fox, Chuck Close, Alfredo Jaar, Kara Walker and more.
As North America’s first museum devoted solely to art of the 21st century, 21c Museum is committed to featuring a rotating program of thought-provoking solo and group exhibitions that reflect the global nature of art today, as well as site-specific, commissioned installations.
As a standout among museums in Louisville, 21c is open 24/7, however video installations are only able to be visited between 7am and 1am. Our Louisville art museum offers free guided docent tours. Each month our Louisville museum hosts an exciting program of special events, including concerts, film screenings, poetry readings, and weekly yoga classes. 21c Museum is committed to keeping many of its events and all its dynamic exhibitions free and open to the public.