21c Museum Hotel Louisville Art Collection
✨ FREE Admission
📅 Year-Round
Location
Overview
21c Museum Hotel pioneered the boutique hotel + contemporary art museum concept. The ground floor galleries and public spaces feature rotating contemporary art exhibitions, always free to the public. The iconic red penguin sculptures have become Louisville landmarks. Multiple locations nationwide, but Louisville was the original.
Contemporary art museum and hotel featuring rotating exhibitions and permanent installations throughout public spaces
What Makes This Park Special
- Free admission to museum galleries
- Rotating contemporary art exhibitions
- Iconic red penguin sculptures
- 24/7 public access to galleries
- Art integrated throughout hotel
- Part of national 21c chain
Art & Features
✓ Permanent Collection
✓ Rotating Exhibitions
✓ Indoor Galleries
✓ Guided Tours
Art Styles: Contemporary, Installation, Mixed Media
Planning Your Visit
Hours
Museum galleries: Open 24/7, Free
Admission
Free
Parking
Valet or nearby garages
Open
Year Round
Visitor Tips
- Galleries accessible even if not hotel guest
- Exhibitions change quarterly
- Restaurant Proof on Main excellent
- Red penguins move around - find them all
- Great for art + dinner date night
Best For
Art Lovers
Date Night
Photography
Educational