Most exhibits did not work. Very hot inside. Terrible experience. Extremely disappointed. No staff…read moreto ask questions about broken exhibits. A lot of unsupervised children. It seemed as though this place was used a a babysitter, lots of ill mannered children without parental supervision. Temperature inside was too hot. We chose this as a fun learning experience for our granddaughter and it turned out to be a filthy hot play place.

A must visit in Louisville KY!! The tour comes with general admission. Steve our guide was friendly…read moreand knowledgeable. I learned a lot from him. The tracks, the history, the building itself and the stories about jockeys and horses are all fascinating. The day we went unfortunately the weather was not good. Couldn't get a clear view of the track and landmarks. But it was very exciting to see the actual track. Parking is free. The gift shop is good. Lots merchandise for visitors to browse through. 2 horses in the barn when we visited. The museum itself is wonderful. Many historical information and artifacts. The Secretariat section is on the second floor. The fastest horse. And I learned that he had a bigger heart than any other horses. Might be a factor that he was fast! Absolutely a highlight of our trip in KY. It makes me actually want to come for the Kentucky Derby in May.

Came here the day after Derby Day, so it was free (and track tour during this time). I waited about…read morehalf hour in line to get in (since this year's Derby merch was also half off). I liked the 360 degree movie and spent about an hour and a half checking out the other exhibits. 2026 #42

The Good: The tour was very wonderful to go through! They explained and showed how the bats were…read moremade and you'll even get to hold some famous bats! Many great photo opportunities. The Bad: we had arrived early, so we asked if we could move up our tour time. The tour time was moved up but the bourbon experience wouldn't be moved up since it is a different establishment. You are not allowed to take video during the tour. On to my next adventure....

To start off, I am a lacrosse player and in the spring, well, let's just say there was macho…read morerivalry between ourselves and our baseball team. The game is too just too slow for me, but I sometimes go see our team in Nashville play. I've swung a bat in sandlot games and with my church softball team later in life. With all that, I had a wonderful time. It was great. We took the factory tour and I had to hold my tongue as I have a certification in quality control and ergonomics. That being said, the place was efficient. So why did this baseball curmudgeon like the place so much - history and learning so much. I'm not going to list all the attractions on the tour or in the museum. Their website does a good job. Our tour guide did an admirable job seeing how this was only his third tour. Ticket staff was very nice considering I was six minutes late for the tour. They just put us on the next tour. Displays in the museum were well spaced out and lit nicely, encouraging photography. One exhibit allowed you to actually hold bats used in games by famous players like that one, Babe something... Oh, Babe Ruth. The lady running that stop was very pleasant and eager as well as capable of taking your picture for you. For not being a big stick and ball person, I smiled a great deal and will give my souvenir mini bat a good home.

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.

Was really impressed with this museum! Huge space, multiple floors, a wide variety of history and…read moreso much to see and learn. We loved the short video they played in the separate streaming room - definitely worth taking the time to sit and watch. It was a great way to spend a couple hours and I would definitely suggest coming by if you're in the area. The staff were all super nice and excited to see anyone coming in. Seriously, the place is big for what I expected! Definitely a fun experience.

It's been years since I've been to the Kentucky Center and I love what they've done for upgrades…read more The quintessential art (crushed cars? flattened train?) that I remember from my childhood remain fixtures in the walls while the new (new to me) conductor's podium in Whitney Hall is dreamy and modern. The acoustics are well designed, carrying singers or orchestral performances to every seat. AND I haven't had to wait too long in a line for the ladies' room during intermission for the shows I've attended.

So many wonderful years attending shows here! I love our center seats in Row T and never want to…read moregive them up. What should you know? - the theater gets cold! Wear long sleeves or bring a layered jacket. - some seats are tighter than others, especially in the curve - they have an attached garage, but the Ali Center and Galt House offer great alternatives - come early for a drink or book a reservation at their newly renovated lounge - the smaller Bomhard Theater is great, and not really a bad seat - downtown traffic can stink! Give yourself extra time driving to the show and securing parking. - lots of restrooms, so don't let a long line worry you - book online or stop by the box office to secure seats - consider booking meal reservations at nearby restaurants, before or after your show - security is present and you'll pass through a scanner, at times being wanded or have your purse checked - check your tickets to learn which floor and which side to enter - if your seats are mid row, stop waiting to enter at the last minute. The rest of us are judging you and the drink you almost spilled on us. Enjoy the show!!

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.

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!