The Speed Art Museum, originally the J.B. Speed Memorial Museum and colloquially the Speed, is an art museum in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Established in 1927, it is the oldest and largest art museum in the state of Kentucky. It is located on South Third Street in Louisville, adjacent to the main campus of the University of Louisville. As of 2016, it received around 180,000 visits annually. The museum offers a variety of "art experiences" outside its collection and international exhibi