The Speed Cinema, located within the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, is a state-of-the-art film venue that brings world-class cinema to the heart of the region’s oldest and largest art museum. Part of the museum’s expansive 2016 renovation by WHY Architecture, the 142-seat cinema offers screenings in 16mm, 35mm, and digital formats, with programming curated to inspire dialogue and connect audiences through film. Designed by James Bond, known for his work with prestigious institutions like the Gene Siskel Film Center and Harvard Film Archive, Speed Cinema hosts everything from weekly film highlights to CINEMA+ events that blend screenings with live performances, artist talks, and community collaborations. It serves as a cultural hub for film lovers and the broader community, continuing the museum’s mission to invite everyone to celebrate art—on screen and beyond—forever.