The Kentucky Museum of Arts and Crafts has a hot new name, KMAC, and three floors of interesting…read moreexhibits and activities! Every floor also features an activity area for groups and kids in the back. It's a nice feature. The first floor is mostly the shop with a lot of cool, some of it local art. Not bad prices either. The next two floors up have rotating exhibits with art in a variety of forms. You can see the whole place in a relatively short amount of time and you'll have a great time!

This place was really cool. They have two art exhibits…read moregoing at a time and we really enjoyed the two they had when we came by. There was an awesome gift shop with fun and unique gifts for purchase, and there was a coffee shop inside. Prices are also reasonable too, $8 for adults. Jasmine was a huge help, explaining the current exhibits going on and answering our questions. I would definitely come back here again and recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

This place got it some art in it! Lotsa art. Speed Art Museum seems small, but it contains a lot in…read morea little space. I saw some big names, like Picasso, but it is also a place to find folk artists and local Kentucky and Southern artists. They have all kinds of stuff here. I enjoyed looking at all of the artwork -- paintings, sculptures and such. But my favorite part of Speed Art Museum is Art Sparks, a gallery that's designed for all ages, but especially children. There are lots of hands-on activities in Art Sparks, plus places to sit and read books or just spread out and play. Spaces like this are important to have in art museums, and I'm glad that Speed designated a space just for children. I had a teen and a tween with me during my visit, and we spent a good portion of time in the Art Sparks area. My children do just fine in an art museum, but they're not going to read any of the placards or absorb any of the nuances that surround each art piece. So this interactive area suit them just fine. Random but related: This museum smells amazing! I don't know what kind of candle they have burning here or what kind of fragrance they have piped into the vents, but the ambient scent is so nice.

This was the perfect rainy day adventure!…read more A parking structure was located adjacent to the museum with an hourly lot. We paid a military discount with proof of ID and museum maps were digital with just the ease of a scan. Off we went and decided to start above and work our way down. We took our time through the many various sections- I really enjoyed the European art especially the various Dutch artists, the Vanessa Warren exhibit, the Renaissance, and some of the contemporary art. One thing that stood out from many other museums I've visited, was not only a description of the origin of the piece, but also a small story behind it. We really appreciated that! Probably spent around 3 hours or so on our visit. I would give yourself about that much time. The cafe was closed while we were here, and eating or drinking throughout the museum was not allowed. Clean restrooms throughout. They do offer free lightweight fold up stools which is a nice feature, especially if you get tired or just want to spend more time looking at an art piece. They do have a small museum store and I ended up buying the Highlights book of the Speed Museum.. Highlights are my must have at any museum I visit : ) Don't forget to check out the outdoor sculptures!

This small gem of a museum tells visitors about the rich history and culture of Portland. The…read moremuseum collection isn't extensive, but is informative and entertaining. The permanent pieces and signage share stories of people and places key to the development of the area. The collection of architectural elements, especially the terra cotta, chimney caps are not only beautiful but were once found throughout this neighborhood. The Museum also has sections of wrought iron gates and wooden corbels. There's a lovely garden in the back that offers a peaceful place to sit and enjoy the architecture. It also features an interesting sculpture that incorporates stories about local buildings. The bookstore near the front has some wonderful items like letterpress posters and notecards. Great place to pick up unique gifts while helping support this terrific museum.

A museum gem, the start of Louisville. Located at the falls of the Ohio River, the community had a…read morewharf, all types of businesses and it's own railroad.

We were having dinner in New Albany and decided to check out the Carnrgoe Center beforehand…read more Parking lot in the back and easy access to the entrance around the side. There is no cost to enter, donations accepted. There was an exhibit by staff members that was pretty cool, (their art work), my favorite an exhibit by a local artist who uses plastic and foam pieces he finds on the banks of the Ohio River and an exhibit on the Underground Railroad that was interesting and educational. We'll worth an hour or an hour and a half visit.

It's completely free to visit the Carnegie Center for Art & History. As a person who loves free…read morethings, as well as art and sometimes history, this makes me incredibly happy. I love when artistic and educational spaces like this open up their doors to the public to enjoy, no strings attached. We visited on the closing day of their "Mothering Me" exhibit, which was a collection of artwork created by mothers, exploring what it means to create art while also being a mom. This exhibit hit close to home, and it was cool to see my children, two boys, looking intently at art made by women who are artists and mothers. New Albany has a connection to the Underground Railroad, which I learned about because of the art center's permanent exhibit, "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage: Men and Women of the Underground Railroad." It's a small exhibit but impactful. There's a little area with a table of activities for kids. We decorated some cards with stamps! They also offer themed activity packets that you can take home for free, and we did. One of the packets was themed "relaxation" (that's the one I grabbed), and it contained an herbal tea bag with one of the most tasty teas I've ever had. The art center is small, but they offer a lot in this historic building, which used to be a library. I'm so glad this is here in New Albany, and it's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

What a wacky and eclectic place the Frazier Kentucky History Museum is. But, I guess, so is the…read morestate of Kentucky. It's got a varied history. This museum gives visitors several slices of that history, from bourbon and whiskey to racing to the Civil War and the tobacco industry. One of my favorite permanent exhibits is on the second floor. It's a room dedicated to Kentucky bourbon and whiskey called the Bourbon Bottle Hall. It's just a bunch of bottles of whiskey and bourbon on backlit white shelves, but it feels supernatural to step into the room and be surrounded by all of the different bottles. You got everything from your Elijah Craigs to your Pappy Van Winkles. What else? There were Kentucky sports mascot costumes on display, a life-sized wax statue of Colonel Sanders holding a bucket of his Kentucky Fried Chicken with its 11 herbs and spices, a little play area for children, a display of German toy soldiers, a display of costumes made by local students, and lots of other interesting things to look at. The Frazier is good for all ages, but it's mostly a "looking" museum, so there aren't too many interactive things to touch, which is why it might not hold the attention of really young kids. My tween and teenagers liked it, but they were done within about 30 minutes. It's a small museum, but I think it has a lot of cool stuff in it and definitely worth a visit.

Its always neat to see what new exhibits they have! I brought my aunt and uncle to see what fun was…read moreon display. The exhibit i enjoyed was the wedding gowns through the centuries. I realized im old because i didn't expect the 00's to be antique now... anyway, there were such amazing gowns and simple ones too. I liked the display of who wore the gown. There were Kentucky natives and famous to english and Indian royalty. I enjoyed the wall of roses to propose to someone one! The miniatures exhibits are always neat to look at and the video was cool! Ill come back again!

If you know me, then you know I love art and free and this is exactly both!…read more I go here any chance I get to see what new art pieces are put up and when you walk in there are pieces to your right then you go the left and there's a wall projected of live footage of you but with letters falling as if it's a mirror, very entertaining and interactive then you keep going down the hall there are pieces hanging up in the conference rooms and when you get the chance to go downstairs there are multiple rooms to go walk through and even the restrooms both upstairs and downstairs have art as well! Once I went when they had Korean based art and it captured the beauty of the oriental style in a modern look and there was a story telling room where each art piece told a continuous short story which was such a neat concept! Last night when I had visited my partner and I got greeted by Darrel the security guard and he was very friendly and accommodating! Art can make you think, smile, and even laugh! I'm glad I was able to laugh at the beaded and sequin piece last night, it's eyecatching and makes you stay for a while.

I'm very disappointed with the misleading advertising at this 21C hotel. We booked specifically…read morebecause they advertised "breakfast on us" with a one-night stay, but that's not what we received. Instead of complimentary breakfast, we were charged $36 for a breakfast card that only had $36 in value - so we essentially paid for our own breakfast. To make matters worse, when we ordered, a single dish cost $22, which meant the "free" breakfast card didn't even cover one meal per person. This feels like false advertising. If you're going to charge guests $36 for breakfast, don't advertise it as "on us" or complimentary. Just be honest about your pricing. I expected transparency from this hotel, and instead got a confusing billing practice that left a bad taste - and not just from the overpriced food. I would not recommend staying here if you're expecting the advertised "free breakfast." In addition the pillows are HUGE and the front desk had no other options.

Open to the public [New Albany IN]…read more Along East Main and Market Streets contain a concentration of historic residential properties... this is New Albany's Mansion Row and the William S Culbertson Mansion is one of them offering a 60-minute guided tour. We came at the last hour... just in time for a tour inside the mansion. Admission is $13 (but we qualified for the Seniors rate -- yay! best part in turning 60 LoL!) Our young tour guide was very knowledgeable and well-informed about the property. We started in the foyer and worked our way up to three stories, ending in the kitchen. The mansion is a French Second Empire-style structure and at the time of his death in 1892, Culbertson was one of Indiana's wealthiest men. Rooms that were shown to us included the FIRST FLOOR: Informal Parlor, Formal Dining Room, the Formal Parlor (which can be rented as an event space), Library. SECOND FLOOR: Morning Room, Daughter Blanche's Room, Daughter Anna's and her husband's Room, Dressing Room, Mrs Culbertson's Room, Mr Culbertson's Room (still under construction) and, yes, they each have separate rooms. THIRD FLOOR: Son, Samuel's Room, and across the hallway is another room under construction but has some exhibits and history material on display. From here we headed downstairs to the servant's quarters and finally the kitchen on the ground floor. Lastly... during Fall and Halloween season the Carriage House is transformed into a haunted house. They call this event the "House of Anguish." This is the primary fundraiser for the Culbertson Mansion. Review #3876

Although renovations are still ongoing and the furnishings are not original but of the period it's…read morestill an interesting tour. They are painstakingly attempting to match the vibrancy and elegance of the wealth William Culbertson possessed. Culbertson was considered the richest man in Indiana and the house certainly reflects this. Considering the cost this is rather a bargain for architecture and history lovers. The tour lasts a little over an hour. The good news is that parking was plentiful and free since it's about 5 minutes away from downtown is the area known as Mansion Row.

If you're visiting downtown Louisville, Roots 101 African American Museum is an absolute must-see…read more The cultural experience here is truly incredible. From the art to the artifacts, every exhibit is immersive, emotional, and unapologetically raw and real. You don't just walk through history--you feel it. There is such a powerful depth of African American history represented, and it's presented in a way that really stays with you. Mr. Lamont was also a wealth of knowledge, adding even more meaning and context to the experience. If you are a lover of African American history, this is definitely the place you want to visit when you come to Louisville. Highly recommend.

Lamont and his staff were simply incredible. The museum is relatively small, so you won't spend…read morehalf a day trying to see everything. But, there are different genres (music, sports, etc), periods (slavery, 60s, etc) that were entertaining, funny, and thought provoking. I missed the bus tour portion. But, we made it to the presentation with Lamont talking us through the museum with words, insights, and song. And, sing they did !!! I was there with a large group from California, in Louisville for a college football game. The museum was a min walk from our hotel. We are working on getting a donation for you to show our support, admiration, and appreciation for your work. Although we do not live there, we can still think of this as our house !!!

The Muhammad Ali Center is impressive and anyone visiting Louisville really owes it to themselves…read moreto include it on their itinerary. After you pay your admission, you are directed to the top floor where you'll watch a video introducing you to the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali. Its a beautiful theatre with three movie screens arranged in a left center right arc like dressing room mirrors. The video is extremely well done and more moving than you might expect. After this 10-15 minute introduction you return to the entrance floor by floor, perusing multiple multi-media exhibits that commemorate Mr. Ali's civil rights advocacy, religous journey, and boxing career. There is also an exhibit dedicated to his passing and funeral. He is buried in a Louisville cemetery a mere 20 minutes from the museum, should you wish to pay your respects. It is an intense yet entertaining experience, for in addition to soaking in his struggles you bask in and marvel at his charisma and linguistic artistry. Don't pass it by. It is easy to get to, located just off of Whiskey Row, and the parking is plentiful and cheap.

The Muhammad Ali Center was by far our best experience in Louisville. Plan to take your…read moretime--you'll want to explore everything. It's a powerful, educational look at the life and global impact of Muhammad Ali. Perfect for kids and a must-visit for any Ali fan.

E&S Gallery is located in a historic part of Louisville, Kentucky…read more Don't miss out on the exhibits here. My last visit was Derby weekend 2022 for a showing of my favorite artist, Woodrow Nash. The items were displayed well with price tags visible. Go check them out, you won't regret it. If you have a mobility issues you may want to call ahead to see if they have an elevator to explore the second floor.

This two-story gallery has been in this location for about a decade and it extends the downtown…read moreculture to just beyond 9th street. It specializes in cultural art that has a decidedly ethnic flare. The works of local, regional and national artist are featured at various times throughout the year. The Gallery has a framing department with its own in-house framer. If you want a very unique piece of eclectic art, this gallery is a must-visit.