The Speed Art Museum
Kentucky’s oldest and largest art museum invites and inspires diverse audiences to experience the power of creativity through major exhibitions and an encyclopedic permanent collection that spans 6,000 years of human history. Celebrate art in all kinds of ways, including a state-of-the-art cinema that screens art house films weekly. The Art Sparks interactive space allows families to connect over art. The Speed also offers programming for all ages, ranging from workshops and tours to music and lectures. Travel + Leisure Magazine calls the Speed one of “The World’s Most Beautiful New Museums”.
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Amenities
- Family Friendly
Meeting Spaces
Atrium
- Occupancy: 200 - 300
- Area: 2,865 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 220 | 2,865 sq ft |
| Theater | 200 | 2,865 sq ft |
| Custom | 300 | 2,865 sq ft |
English Renaissance Room
- Occupancy: 24 - 24
- Area: 545 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 24 | 545 sq ft |
est. 1927 by Marigold
- Occupancy: 50 - 50
- Area: 840 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 50 | 840 sq ft |
| Custom | 50 | 840 sq ft |
Grand Hall
- Occupancy: 200 - 350
- Area: 3,545 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 250 | 3,545 sq ft |
| Theater | 300 | 3,545 sq ft |
| Classroom | 200 | 3,545 sq ft |
| Custom | 350 | 3,545 sq ft |
Grand Hall and Atrium
- Occupancy: 470 - 650
- Area: 0 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 470 | 0 sq ft |
| Custom | 650 | 0 sq ft |
Grand Hall, Atrium, Surrounding Area and Gheens Court
- Occupancy: 510 - 859
- Area: 8,500 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 510 | 8,500 sq ft |
| Custom | 859 | 8,500 sq ft |
Outdoor Spaces -- Please Inquire
- Area: 0 square feet
Speed Cinema Lobby
- Occupancy: 80 - 142
- Area: 1,634 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 80 | 1,634 sq ft |
| Custom | 142 | 1,634 sq ft |
Speed Cinema with Green Room
- Occupancy: 142 - 142
- Area: 0 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Theater | 142 | 0 sq ft |
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