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General admission is free. Prices vary for special exhibits.
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The Scene The museum opened its doors in 1927 and is located near the University of Louisville. With over 5,000 pieces that span 6,000 years of art history, the Speed Museum is Kentucky's most comprehensive public art museum. The Collection The museum's strengths are in Renaissance and Baroque tapestries and decorative arts, 17th-century Flemish and...
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on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 13, 2003)
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I visited the Speed Art Museum during a travelling impressionists exhibit. I was very impressed with the museum itself. The volunteers were extremely knowledgeable as they led visitors around and told about the paintings. There was adequate parking in the area. The gift shop offered a nice variety.
This museum is very nice. It has a lot of different types of art and many different exhibits. I don't think it's a good place for kids, but is a nice place for adults to visit. The admission price is reasonable, it's definitely worth a visit. It is very clean and in a nice area. Stop on by!
Speed Art Museum has a great selection of paintings. There are thousands of pieces of art in their collection, so everyone can find something to enjoy. Some of my favorite pieces of art date back to ancient Egypt, but there are contemporary pieces as well. Also, it was interesting to view some pieces from local artists which included portraits, sculpture, and pieces of furniture. There is a...
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