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.

Simply put, Speed Art Museum is great…read more A wide range of art can be viewed here. To leave yourself plenty of time to look at each exhibit, I recommend allowing at least three hours. I also recommend coming on Sunday when admission is free, though you will still have to pay $7 per person to access the special exhibits on the top floor. The Abstract Expressionism special exhibit I saw was well worth the $7. Next to the museum is a paid parking garage. There's some nice gifts that can be purchased in the museum store. Speed was founded in 1925 by philanthropist Hattie Bishop Speed as a memorial to her husband, James Speed, an art collector. The Speed Museum is the largest art museum in Kentucky and is located next to the University of Louisville campus. Some areas of art on display include 20th and 21st century painting and sculpture, ancient Egyptian, African, ancient Chinese, German, French impressionism, 17th century English architectural designs and 17th century Dutch paintings as well.

We visited during mid-August 2026 to attend the annual Cat Fest Video event. This returning show…read moresupports the local Alley Cats charity to promote neuter and spay for overpopulation prevention. Show was amusing for the most part and also an amazing opportunity to take a nap for some of the members of our group! We wandered around the museum for a bit pre-show and a tiny moment post-show. Always finding something new when we stop in. Love the variety on display and appreciate rotating installations to pique our interest.

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.

Discover the world of Kentucky!…read more Did you know, the corvette comes from here.... Hmmm, let's learn more! They have on display here a red corvette! Where else can one find a state that is divided up into 120 different counties. That has an independent and unique history. What makes Kentucky so different? How about the soil and the agricultural system that came to be. Then we have the Ohio River and the hub to the Mississippi to sell goods. Where the birth of the steamship made Louisville a city! Today we are Kentuckians! This state so unique. Come and visit! The Frazier museum needs to be on your list. This gentleman made his fortune on bottling bourbon first. Used to be fill your flask with bourbon. How about sell a glass bottle of bourbon? The need to preserve artifacts from history stated this collection that is here for us all to share. The staff are some of the finest people so educated on the history behind all things Kentucky.

Even if you do not enter the museum, you must stop in to browse the gift shop. It is one of my…read morefavorites and I plan to come here more often for gifts. The Frazier is now a stop on the bourbon trail and because of that you can learn fun facts about how it's made and the history in Kentucky. Tastings and tours are also available. Cool Kentucky is a favorite walk through and it's found on the main floor. It's the reason the locals should visit. I learn something new each time and people in our state are highlighted in many ways. The Lewis and Clark exhibit remains and is likely the most kid friendly; however, this museum isn't really geared towards kids and they're going to become antsy fairly quick. Rotating exhibits always offer a reason to come back so I like to follow them on social media to see the announcements. Frazier offers an annual beer fest as well during late July/early August. I give them kudos for adjusting their displays and theming over the years to appeal to more visitors and remain open. It's a unique experience. Street parking, don't forget to pay the meter. Discount tickets may be found on Groupon. Annual membership is a good deal too.

I had my first day with my current boyfriend here. We met on a Sunday, because He was in Cincinnati…read morethat Saturday. We got a cheese board and some frizzy water to keep it light as it was the night before a work day. It was the best date I've had in a while, as we went over a vast amount of information from each other's lives that night. Of course, it was a wonderful time...and the Art was the second best part of the night as to me He was the most beautiful thing that night. Thank you 21C for providing the 2 of Us with such a wonderful time and experience. I remember getting home that day and being so happy because it was a wonderful time at a sensational place that made all the sense now that I can think of it deeper as I am an artist myself.

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.

Ok, this beautiful piece of history is on the historical record owned by the City of Indiana…read more William Culbertson built this piece of eye candy that adorns Main Street for all to see today. For a small fee you can come and take the guided tour. It's a little more than an hour. The lovely views are worth the price. The historic value is just stunning preserved here. It was rescued in 1964 before being destroyed. These historical artifacts are the passage to the past. Come and see how a collection can help us understand the past. We will not share in this chapter of history or legacy but rather reflect. The parking is on street. Plan your visit today! It's well worth the trip.

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

Went to Roots while on vacation in Louisville and it is a really nice independently owned black…read morehistory museum. As soon as you walk in to the history you're immediately immersed in what it was like during slavery. The owner gave a brief historical discussion on some of the objects, relics, and statues found in the museum and it was definitely a learning experience to find out more information about those items. The museum has 2 different levels and both of those levels provides various rooms that describes the past, present, and future of Black History and what we can do to help make a in our society. There were also several rooms that offered glimpses of black culture, which was really cool to see.

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.

"In the clearing stands a boxer And a fighter by his trade"…read more(Simon and Garfunkel) Who was your childhood hero? Without hesitation, my answer would be Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali. When I think of the '60's, he was in the center of every shitstorm there was - old generation vs new generation, pro war vs anti-war, and toss in civil unrest, civil rights, and race relations for good measure. I followed him over his full lifetime, clowning around with Howard Cosell, throwing lightning fast punches in so many fights (you needed to see a slo-mo replay to appreciate his speed), watched his 1974 championship "Rumble in the Jungle" match against George Foreman on closed circuit TV while at college, remembered his incredible lighting of the Olympic torch at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics as his wracked body was trembling with Parkinson's disease, and mourned his 2016 passing. The Muhammad Ali Center is a multicultural institution and museum dedicated to the man's life and legacy. For a time, he was widely regarded as the most recognizable person on Earth. The Center covers so much more than his boxing career and also showcases his childhood and civil rights-humanitarian works. One of the exhibits features a child's bicycle- a red Cruiser Deluxe and I suspect no bicycle in history packs a backstory like this one. When Cassius Clay was 12 years old, a young hooligan stole it. After Clay discovered the theft, he began crying and screaming on a street corner when a policeman approached him and asked what was wrong. Clay responded with "someone stole my bicycle and when I find him, I'm gonna whup his ass!" The policeman asked Clay if he knew how to fight and took him to the local gym for boxing lessons. And that's how one of the twentieth centuries greatest characters began his rise into history and immortality. This is a must-see museum, plain and simple.

I will offer a caveat that I am a big combat sports fan so part of my review might just be that Ali…read moreis already very well covered in the combat sports world, but also like there's a will smith move so idk man. It's alright. Nothing really new or interesting. The weird deer park training camp interactive thing for kids, the movie that is not very good at the beginning, overall I just expected more and left pretty underwhelmed.

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.