The Muhammad Ali Center was by far our best experience in Louisville. Plan to take your…read moretime--you'll want to explore everything. It's a powerful, educational look at the life and global impact of Muhammad Ali. Perfect for kids and a must-visit for any Ali fan.

Such a wonderful museum for learning about Muhammad Ali. It's a great for kids as well. You can…read morepurchase tickets at the gift shop ($20 adult, kids $10). Public Parking garage is connected to it ($3 first hr). Many interactive activities and historical information. I especially like the documentary they project on the boxing ring. The quality of the display and information is wonderful. I learned quite a lot about him and his principles. It serves more than just a museum. It also an international education center and promotes social programs and events.

As a parent, I find this place completely overwhelming and chaotic, but my 5.5y/o and 18m old both…read morelove it. Do yourself a favor and arrive as soon as it opens, before the crowds, and it's lovely! Best kept secret is the construction zone. You can access it from the 2nd or 3rd floors, using the side staircases nearest the portland side of town. It's a less busy, fun space to decompress and my kids will play with the shovels and forts for an extended time. Outside drinks and snacks are permitted, but remember that you're traveling up and down stairs/elevators with whatever you bring in. Their snack options are basically just a vending machine, so we don't usually buy anything there. If you're able to buy a membership, I love having the dual membership with the zoo!

In short: fun for kids, not so great for adults…read more This isn't a museum but more of an indoor science play area for kids. We've been here twice in the last several years and both experiences were exactly the same. Same exhibits and the same 'old' feeling of worn out and dirty 'exhibits.' Some things are even broken. I was personally bored in here quickly. On the flip side, my son loves this place. He loves making paper rockets to shoot out to the floor below, building things in the construction/fort area, and watching the balls roll in the watershed exhibit. Making the weatherman video was a blast, as was playing with the air tubes that pushed out scarves. We spent a decent amount of time on each floor, with the exception of the top floor that didn't hold our interest at all. Then he was ready to go. We spent maybe four hours here each visit. We live about an hour and a half from here, so it's a bit of a drive. I was determined that we stay here longer than the time it takes to drive here. Might be worth the drive once or so to bring your kids, but not frequently unless you live nearby and your kids love this place.

If you know me, then you know I love art and free and this is exactly both!…read more I go here any chance I get to see what new art pieces are put up and when you walk in there are pieces to your right then you go the left and there's a wall projected of live footage of you but with letters falling as if it's a mirror, very entertaining and interactive then you keep going down the hall there are pieces hanging up in the conference rooms and when you get the chance to go downstairs there are multiple rooms to go walk through and even the restrooms both upstairs and downstairs have art as well! Once I went when they had Korean based art and it captured the beauty of the oriental style in a modern look and there was a story telling room where each art piece told a continuous short story which was such a neat concept! Last night when I had visited my partner and I got greeted by Darrel the security guard and he was very friendly and accommodating! Art can make you think, smile, and even laugh! I'm glad I was able to laugh at the beaded and sequin piece last night, it's eyecatching and makes you stay for a while.

I'm very disappointed with the misleading advertising at this 21C hotel. We booked specifically…read morebecause they advertised "breakfast on us" with a one-night stay, but that's not what we received. Instead of complimentary breakfast, we were charged $36 for a breakfast card that only had $36 in value - so we essentially paid for our own breakfast. To make matters worse, when we ordered, a single dish cost $22, which meant the "free" breakfast card didn't even cover one meal per person. This feels like false advertising. If you're going to charge guests $36 for breakfast, don't advertise it as "on us" or complimentary. Just be honest about your pricing. I expected transparency from this hotel, and instead got a confusing billing practice that left a bad taste - and not just from the overpriced food. I would not recommend staying here if you're expecting the advertised "free breakfast." In addition the pillows are HUGE and the front desk had no other options.

Who knew there was a museum and factory dedicated to baseball bats in Louisville? More…read morespecifically, Louisville Slugger bats? Apparently, lots of people, because the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory was poppin' off when we visited. It was a weekday, and there were oodles of people. When you buy a ticket for the museum, you're also buying a timed ticket for the factory tour. Tours start promptly, so be sure you're in the tour start spot at your designated time. The tour lasts about 30 minutes (longer if you're in a group with people who ask questions), and at the end of the tour, everyone gets a miniature Louisville Slugger baseball bat to take home. My children enjoy seeing behind-the-scenes things, so they enjoyed themselves, and there were enough things to touch and see to keep them engaged. The museum itself is pretty small, but there are some interactive exhibits, and more in-depth tours you can take. We were satisfied with only surface knowledge of bats, thank you very much, so we were in and out of the museum in about an hour. That was plenty of time.

To start off, I am a lacrosse player and in the spring, well, let's just say there was macho…read morerivalry between ourselves and our baseball team. The game is too just too slow for me, but I sometimes go see our team in Nashville play. I've swung a bat in sandlot games and with my church softball team later in life. With all that, I had a wonderful time. It was great. We took the factory tour and I had to hold my tongue as I have a certification in quality control and ergonomics. That being said, the place was efficient. So why did this baseball curmudgeon like the place so much - history and learning so much. I'm not going to list all the attractions on the tour or in the museum. Their website does a good job. Our tour guide did an admirable job seeing how this was only his third tour. Ticket staff was very nice considering I was six minutes late for the tour. They just put us on the next tour. Displays in the museum were well spaced out and lit nicely, encouraging photography. One exhibit allowed you to actually hold bats used in games by famous players like that one, Babe something... Oh, Babe Ruth. The lady running that stop was very pleasant and eager as well as capable of taking your picture for you. For not being a big stick and ball person, I smiled a great deal and will give my souvenir mini bat a good home.

It's been years since I've been to the Kentucky Center and I love what they've done for upgrades…read more The quintessential art (crushed cars? flattened train?) that I remember from my childhood remain fixtures in the walls while the new (new to me) conductor's podium in Whitney Hall is dreamy and modern. The acoustics are well designed, carrying singers or orchestral performances to every seat. AND I haven't had to wait too long in a line for the ladies' room during intermission for the shows I've attended.

So many wonderful years attending shows here! I love our center seats in Row T and never want to…read moregive them up. What should you know? - the theater gets cold! Wear long sleeves or bring a layered jacket. - some seats are tighter than others, especially in the curve - they have an attached garage, but the Ali Center and Galt House offer great alternatives - come early for a drink or book a reservation at their newly renovated lounge - the smaller Bomhard Theater is great, and not really a bad seat - downtown traffic can stink! Give yourself extra time driving to the show and securing parking. - lots of restrooms, so don't let a long line worry you - book online or stop by the box office to secure seats - consider booking meal reservations at nearby restaurants, before or after your show - security is present and you'll pass through a scanner, at times being wanded or have your purse checked - check your tickets to learn which floor and which side to enter - if your seats are mid row, stop waiting to enter at the last minute. The rest of us are judging you and the drink you almost spilled on us. Enjoy the show!!

This review is for The Tempest production in early July 2024 and well worth the time to see more…read morethan once in order to "get it". Shakespeare is not always easy to follow, and this interpretation was fun to watch as the actors put their personal touch on a bit of physical comedy, costume choices, singing a ditty or two or three, and accommodating a few planes flying over at pivotal points in the storytelling. Our group of 6 enjoyed the theatrics and several bits of dialogue are now incorporated into our jargon. Audio production is top notch, particularly when considering the competition from jet planes, crickets, cicadas, and sirens. The acting is phenomenal and we are so fortunate to have THIS in our city. I plan to return to see the other plays this summer in Central Park, as well as the production planned at headquarters in late autumn.

This group is a gem in Louisville! Their performances in Central Park are long standing and all…read morelocals should experience this location. Benches are available (kinda uncomfortable) but you can consider bringing your own chairs or a blanket. This summer the group is already touring over 30 parks in Louisville! The small group played multiple characters and flawlessly changed attire as they left stage and ran back on for the next scene. Sound was fantastic and I loved grabbing my camping chair to settle in and watch. Thank you for what you bring to the community!

What a wacky and eclectic place the Frazier Kentucky History Museum is. But, I guess, so is the…read morestate of Kentucky. It's got a varied history. This museum gives visitors several slices of that history, from bourbon and whiskey to racing to the Civil War and the tobacco industry. One of my favorite permanent exhibits is on the second floor. It's a room dedicated to Kentucky bourbon and whiskey called the Bourbon Bottle Hall. It's just a bunch of bottles of whiskey and bourbon on backlit white shelves, but it feels supernatural to step into the room and be surrounded by all of the different bottles. You got everything from your Elijah Craigs to your Pappy Van Winkles. What else? There were Kentucky sports mascot costumes on display, a life-sized wax statue of Colonel Sanders holding a bucket of his Kentucky Fried Chicken with its 11 herbs and spices, a little play area for children, a display of German toy soldiers, a display of costumes made by local students, and lots of other interesting things to look at. The Frazier is good for all ages, but it's mostly a "looking" museum, so there aren't too many interactive things to touch, which is why it might not hold the attention of really young kids. My tween and teenagers liked it, but they were done within about 30 minutes. It's a small museum, but I think it has a lot of cool stuff in it and definitely worth a visit.

Its always neat to see what new exhibits they have! I brought my aunt and uncle to see what fun was…read moreon display. The exhibit i enjoyed was the wedding gowns through the centuries. I realized im old because i didn't expect the 00's to be antique now... anyway, there were such amazing gowns and simple ones too. I liked the display of who wore the gown. There were Kentucky natives and famous to english and Indian royalty. I enjoyed the wall of roses to propose to someone one! The miniatures exhibits are always neat to look at and the video was cool! Ill come back again!

Commonwealth Theatre Center remains an unparalleled training center and performance venue not just…read morein Kentucky but in the region as well. The productions are fantastic, yes, but instruction starts at a tender age for many young adults. While some do continue their studies in post-secondary settings, others build self-confidence, lifelong friendships and firm team-building skills that translate well in all facets of life.

What a great place for kids to learn, relate, and act. I've seen several things here and always…read moreenjoy it. Blue Apple Players are great as well. Art is worth the investment.

What a vibe! Perfectly curated from the style of decor to the vinyl to the used books and…read moreincredible art. Missed today's banjo show though!

A gem for crate digging obsessives, I've found more incredible used LPs and 45s here over the years…read moreat great prices that I've been searching for than anywhere else in the city. Their punk rock and indie rock selections are consistently good and I've had great conversations with Brett about albums, shows, books and the city. Always a welcoming place to visit, and a great part of the arts community in Louisville.

Pandora continues to be one of my favorite theaters to see shows and the performance of Yeti for…read moreLove confirms the feeling. It supports stories of the LGBTQ+ community and always makes me laugh, cry or both. Subscription prices are reasonable and can offer flexibility when you need it. Last night I bought a ticket at the door for an impromptu meet up with my best friend. Seats are comfy and the theater space is intimate. Cocktails are available and they always have a special drink for the show theme. They are great at email and social media communication. Just a lovely group to support.

Pandora is such a Louisville theater gem!…read more I've been to a few Pandora shows over the last year, and I've enjoyed them all. Pandora has been the only theatre company in the Louisville Metro area and most of Kentucky exclusively dedicated to tell the stories of the LGBTQ+ communities. This has ranged from well known musicals, like "Rent," to new-to-me shows, like the recent "Sugar in our Wounds," a small-cast play that takes place on a plantation during the Civil War. Their plays range from funny to heartbreaking. And their productions are in the Henry Clay theater, making them intimate experiences that are sure to stick with you. I've also enjoyed seeing some of the same cast members come back in different plays, so that you can appreciate these actors' range. Again, such a gem. Don't skip coming out to see Pandora's plays.