We’ve rounded up 13 local museums, from history to art to science and beyond.
History
Roots 101 African American Museum, 124 N. 1st St. | $8-$14
This museum was named one of the top 20 museums in the world for its collection of exhibits about the achievements, cultural contributions, and experiences of African Americans.
Arts
21c Museum Hotel, 700 W. Main St. | Free
This 24-hour art gallery boasts 9,000-sqft of exhibition space filled with permanent and loaned art.
Don’t miss: Book the Cyclone room and literally sleep in an art piece.
Science
Kentucky Science Center, 727 W. Main St. | $22-$29
One of the Museum Row originals, this science museum has been in operation since 1977. The Science Center boasts three floors of interactive exhibits + a four-story IMAX theater.
Truths & Tacos | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Kosair for Kids Sam Swope Center | $20 | Connect with other young professionals over aious taco. bar from Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill
Friday, May 9
Anchors Away Fridays | 8 p.m. | Belle of Louisville | $19 | Take a river cruise with a 1980s theme, cocktails, and music.
Saturday, May 10
Saturday Plant Walks | Saturday, May 10-Saturday, June 28 | 1-2 p.m. | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, Crestwood | Free | Level up your gardening skills by learning to identify spring plants.
Bodie: Murder My Ego Tour | 8 p.m. | Zanzabar | $18 | See the “Voice” runner-up perform alongside singer-songwriter Gracie Binion.
Sunday, May 11
Mother’s Day Paint and Sip | 2-4:30 p.m. | Roselynn Hill Winery | $45 | Make a tulip basket doorhanger + get your first drink free.
Mother’s Day Party | 5-10 p.m. | The Last Refuge | $25+ | Celebrate with an open bar and food stations inside this renovated historic church.
The Cottage Inn Restaurant will close after 96 years in business. The Southern comfort food restaurant announced on social media that the location will remain a restaurant under new ownership.
Coming Soon
The next 7 Brew location will be a drive-thru in front of the old Poplar Level Road Kroger near the Watterson Expressway. Whether you’re looking to get your java on foot or in a drive-thru, our coffee shop guide has you covered. (Louisville Business First)
Watch
Actors Theatre will host its first-ever Tony Awards watch party on Sunday, June 8. Wear your cocktail attire to a red carpet at 7 p.m. before the show begins at 8 p.m., and enjoy a first look at the 2025-2026 Actors Theatre season. Tickets are on sale now.
Outdoors
Did you know? You can earn up to $40 in rebates for planting a shade tree in Jefferson County. Trees Louisville offers $20, $30, and $40 rebates for the purchase of approved species. Check out the full list and get to planting.
Sports
Jeff Brohm’s Louisville Cardinals have landed a game-changing commitment from Oklahoma tight end transfer Davon Mitchell. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Try This
Mark your calendars, Louisville: The third annual Bonsai Weekend is happening Friday, May 30-Sunday, June 1. Head to the Waterfront Botanical Gardens for workshops, demonstrations, and more, featuring the Greater Louisville Bonsai Society. Grab tickets.*
Biz
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Pets
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Category
Quiz
Test your Derby City museum knowledge
The Muhammad Ali Center tells the story of The Greatest and carries on his legacy today.
Photo by Steve Grider via Louisville Tourism
Did you know? The Slugger bat was the first athletic product ever endorsed by a professional athlete. Who endorsed it?
Take a virtual tour of Louisville’s museums and test your Derby City knowledge and find out.
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If you’re looking to celebrate the arrival of spring with a little culture, look no further than the Louisville Ballet School’s Spring Dance Festival.
Starting this Friday, you can catch performances by the next generation of Louisville dancers, including a production of “Swan Lake.”
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