21C Museum
700 W. Main St.
502-217-6300
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North America's first museum dedicated solely to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art of the 21st Century. Provides a unique venue for commissioned artwork. |
4th Street Live! Louisville
Fourth & Muhammad Ali
502-584-7170 |
Urban entertainment center opened in 2004 features a variety of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and shops. |
Archdiocese of Louisville History Center
424 S. Fifth St.
502-582-2971 ext 113 |
The center contains significant artifacts and information about the history of the Archdiocese of Louisville, which was founded in 1808. |
Belle of Louisville/Spirit of Jefferson
401 W. River Rd.
574-2992 |
The Belle, an authentic steam driven paddlewheeler, was originally built as the Idlewild in 1914. The Spirit, formerly the Huck Finn, was built in 1962. Both are owned by Louisville Metro Government & offer public cruises along the Ohio River. |
Brennan House and Medical Office Museum
631 S. Fifth St.
502-540-5145 |
The 1868 Italianate residence is preserved as the Brennan family left it, housing their collection of mid-nineteenth century art and furnishings. The medical office includes surgical instruments of the period, an examining table, and a medical library. |
The Cressman Center for
Visual Arts
100 E. Main St.
502-852-0288 |
Established in November, 2006, the center is home to the University of Louisville Department of Fine Arts glass program. The facility features a hot shop and cold working studios, sculpture studios and shops, a seminar room, and galleries. |
Thomas Edison House
729 E. Washington St.
502-585-5247 |
The 1850 home of Thomas Edison while he worked as a telegraph operator for Western Union. On display are some of Edison’s original inventions. |
Embroidery Museum & Resource Center
426 W. Jefferson St.
502-589-6956 |
Located in the headquarters of the Embroiderer's Guild of America, the resource center is the primary location for education and distribution of needlework related materials and publications. The Margaret Parshall Gallery displays needlework from the EGA's 900-piece textile collection as well as from individuals. |
Falls of the Ohio State Park
201 W. Riverside Dr. Clarksville, IN 812-280-9970 |
The 386-million-year-old fossil beds are among the largest naturally exposed Devonian fossil beds in the world. The park features an interpretive center overlooking the fossil beds containing an exhibit gallery and a video presentation. |
The Frazier International History Museum
829 W. Main St.
502-412-2280 |
History museum tells the story of the emergence of two cultures and the effects of their artistry, technology and exploration spanning 1,000 years and two continents. In collaboration with the Royal Armouries in England, artifacts are depicted utilizing multi-media presentations, interactive displays, and live re-enactments. |
The Glassworks
815 W. Market St.
502-584-4510 |
The facility houses three working glass studios: glass blowing, flameworking, and architectural glass. Visitors can tour these studios and watch artists creating glass art. |
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
715 W. Main St.
502-589-0102 |
Features rotating exhibits of Kentucky artists and craftspeople of several media including glass, ceramics, fiber and textiles, metalwork and more. The emerging permanent collection of objects relate to the history of showing and promoting crafts in Kentucky. |
Louisville Extreme Park
601 Franklin St.
502-456-8100
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The public skatepark provides skateboarding, in-line skating, and biking opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels. Opened in 2002, the facility includes 40,000 square feet of outdoor concrete skating surface, a 24 foot full-pipe, and a wooden vert ramp. |
Louisville Science Center / IMAX Theatre
727 W. Main St.
502-561-6100 |
Major sciences are brought to life with interactive exhibits that engage your hands, your mind, and your imagination. An educational and entertaining destination for families includes over 40,000 sq. ft. of exhibits, special events, and an IMAX Theatre. |
Louisville Slugger Field
401 E. Main St.
502-212-BATS |
The ballpark is home to the triple-A Louisville Bats baseball team. The retro-classic design of the stadium makes it one of the most attractive and admired parks in minor league baseball. |
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W. Main St.
502-588-7236 |
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. has been manufacturing Louisville Slugger baseball bats since 1884. Visitors can watch bats being made as well as tour the museum that chronicles the impact this factory has had on the sport of baseball |
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N. Sixth St.
502-584-9254 |
An education and cultural center preserving the life and career of its visionary founder Muhammad Ali. The center provides an innovative and immersive visitor experience utilizing public programming and global initiatives to carry on Muhammad Ali’s legacy and continue his life’s work. |
Waterfront Park
502-574-3768 |
The 72-acre park includes a Great Lawn for games and concerts, a Festival Plaza for special events, two children's play areas, two restaurants, and a sculpted Linear Park with picnic areas, groves of trees, walking paths, and views up and down the Ohio River. A 13-acre third phase is under construction and will feature a pedestrian bridge connecting to Southern Indiana. |