Arts

With countless museums and galleries to choose from, art lovers will relish Louisville’s vibrant arts scene, which includes contemporary works, classical masterpieces and everything in between.

21C Museum Hotel

An award-winning boutique hotel and contemporary art museum featuring a double-size replica of David (inspired by Michelangelo).

Location700 West Main St, Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Actors Theatre of Louisville

This performing arts theater presents almost 400 performances annually featuring classic and contemporary comedies, dramas and musicals.

Location316 W. Main St, Louisville, KY 40202

Carnegie Center for Art & History

Explore the process of creative expression through a range of programs and workshops at this history museum and contemporary art gallery.

Location201 E. Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150

Derby Dinner Playhouse

Every dinner theatre production comes alive with the magic of lights, costumes, a live orchestra and a stage full of professional performers.

Location525 Marriott Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129

E&S Gallery

America's oldest, largest and most reputable African American owned and operated fine art and custom framing gallery.

Location108 S. 10th St, Louisville, KY 40202

Flame Run Glass Studio & Gallery

Try your hand at the art of blown glass or browse the gallery at the Midwest’s largest privately owned glassblowing studio.

Location815 W. Market St, Louisville, KY 40202

Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts

From Broadway shows to Louisville Orchestra concerts, the Kentucky Center showcases the best of the performing arts.

Location501 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202

KMAC Contemporary Art Museum

Louisville's premier educational contemporary art museum in historic downtown on Museum Row.

Location715 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202

Kentucky Opera

Experience live stage productions filled with remarkable voices, an outstanding orchestra, enthralling theatre and captivating dance.

Location708 Magazine St, Louisville, KY 40203 (Box Office) & 315 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203(Brown Theatre Performances)

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival

Enjoy performances all summer at the Central Park amphitheater as part of the longest-running free and non-ticketed Shakespeare festival in the country.

Location1340 South Fourth St, Louisville, KY 40208

Louisville Ballet

The Official State Ballet of Kentucky and one of the most highly regarded regional ballet companies in the nation.

Location315 E. Main St. Louisville, KY 40202

Louisville Orchestra

From classical to pop, this award-winning orchestra offers a wide variety of concert series throughout the year.

Location624 W Main St #400, Louisville, KY 40202

Louisville Palace Theatre

This unique music venue plays host to the best in live entertainment.

Location625 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202

Louisville Stoneware

Shop hand-crafted pottery, tour the factory and paint your own pieces at one of the nation’s oldest stoneware companies.

Location731 Brent St, Louisville, KY 40204

Louisville Visual Arts Association

This creative hub supports the visual arts through programming, education, outreach events and weekly calls for artists.

Location1538 Lytle St, Louisville, KY 40203

Mellwood Art Center

Home to over 170 artist studios, galleries, shops, gyms, event venues and more, the center gives local artists space to create.

Location1860 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

The Speed Art Museum

The oldest and largest art museum in Kentucky, the Speed Art Museum houses ancient, classical and modern art from around the world.

Location2035 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40208

Trolley Hop

Explore over 40 unique boutiques, galleries and eateries with extended hours, specials, refreshments and live music on the first Friday of every month.

LocationDowntown Louisville, KY 40202

University of Louisville

2301 S. 3rd St.

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky 40292