The Cultural Pass is back!
The Cultural Pass provides free access to many of Greater Louisville’s arts and cultural institutions for children up to age 21 who reside in Metro Louisville. The Cultural Pass is valid for one-time general admission at each of the participating institutions and will be valid from June 1 to August 11, 2018. Created from Vision Louisville in 2014, this innovative initiative promotes art and culture and works to improve summer learning and reading across Greater Louisville. Learn more about the 2018 Cultural Pass presented by Churchill Downs by visiting https://fundforthearts.org/culturalpass.
Basic Cultural pass details:
- Passes may be picked up at a Louisville Free Public Library location or a Metro Parks Community Center starting June 1.
- Passes are good June 1 – August 11, 2018.
- June 9th at the Main Library from 10am-12:30 pm is the summer reading kick-off event and for kids to pick up their Cultural Passes.
Here’s a list of all of the venues participating and below is a quick list of participating venues in the Southwest area of Louisville that are participating in 2018 Cultural Pass program! Looking for the attractions and programs in other areas of Louisville, check our sister publication that covers Central Louisville!
- 21C MUSEUM - The 21c galleries are open to the public 24/7/365. We offer free, guided art tours most Wednesdays and Fridays at 5 pm and the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am. All ages.
- 90.5 WUOL/91.9 WFPK/LOUISVILLE PUBLIC MEDIA - “Classical Corner” @ WFPK’s Waterfront Wednesdays, 5-6 pm & 7-7:30 pm 6/27 and 7/25. All ages.
- ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE (make reservations early!) - Interactive theatrical tours, July 11, July 14, July 18; 10:30am-2pm, every 30 minutes. Ages 14 & under.
- BERNHEIM FOREST - Daily, 9am-4pm. All ages.
- BULLIT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SummerQuest; May 19–July 28. Reading challenges, adventures & more for all ages. bcplib.org/SummerQuest.
- CARNEGIE CENTER FOR ART & HISTORY - Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10am-5:30pm. All ages.
- FRAZIER HISTORY MUSEUM - Sundays 12-5pm; All ages.
- GHEENS SCIENCE HALL & RAUCH PLANETARIUM (make reservations early!) -Weekend public shows: Fridays at 8, 9 and 10 pm; Saturdays at 1 and 2 pm and one Sunday afternoon/month. All ages.
- JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FOREST - A self-guided scavenger hunt and environmental education activity (while supplies last). Mondays-Saturdays: 8 am – 4 pm. Sundays: 10 am – 3 pm. Ages 4+.
- THE KENTUCKY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - Summertime Films- 3 Family Friendly movies-dates @ kentuckycenter.org. Ages 7+.
- KENTUCKY DERBY MUSEUM - Sundays 11am-5pm and Tuesdays 8am-5pm. All ages.
- KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER - Sundays, 9:30am-5pm. Ages 0-13.
- KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL May 30-August 5. For showtimes please visit kyshakespeare.com. All ages.
- KMAC MUSEUM - Art experience for all ages, Tuesdays-Saturdays 10am-6pm and Sundays 10am-5pm. Ages 0-18.
- THE LITTLE LOOMHOUSE - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays 11am-3pm, Free historic tour seek-and-find. Ages 5+.
- LOUISVILLE BALLET SCHOOL (make reservations early) - Sample classes; 10am-1pm on June 23, July 14, and July 28. Ages 3 mo-12.
- LOUISVILLE PHILHARMONIA – THE MUSICIAN’S ORCHESTRA - Summer Pops Concert at Iroquois Amphitheater; June 30 at 7:30 pm. Ages 5-21.
- LOUISVILLE VISUAL ART - Children’s Fine Art Classes exhibition; June 3-13, Wed. & Thurs. 12-4pm or by appointment. Ages 6-18.
- METRO PARKS AND RECREATION – IROQUOIS AMPHITHEATER - Free Summer Movies-some Mondays. Dates/ Times/Movies at iroquoisamphitheater.com. All ages.
- MUHAMMAD ALI CENTER - Tuesdays-Saturdays 9:30am-5pm, Sundays 12-5pm. Ages 8+.
- OLD LOUISVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL - Historic Walking Tours; Tuesdays 1:30 pm. Ages 6-21.
- PORTLAND MUSEUM - Wednesdays 10am-4pm. Ages 6-18.
- RIVERSIDE, THE FARNSLEY-MOREMEN LANDING - Historic Tours and Active Archaeology Dig; Tuesdays, 10am-4pm and Sundays, 1-4 pm. Ages 6-16.
- SPEED ART MUSEUM - Wednesdays 10am-5pm, Parking not included. Ages 0-21.
- STAGEONE FAMILY THEATRE - StageOne Storytellers showtimes are June 16, June 30, July 14, all shows at 10:30 am, Louisville Free Public Library- Main Branch Auditorium. All ages.
Other things to know:
- Participants 0-21 can get a Cultural Pass
- The pass is good for one-time general admission
- One adult will get in free with the children who have passes
- Children and families can track their progress online via the LFPL Cultural Pass website. Kids can win prizes!!
- It’s for family use, not for groups
- Check and confirm the specific dates for each venue. Locations will set specific cultural pass dates, times, specific shows and concerts.
- You don’t have to live in Jefferson county to participate, you just simply have to have a LFPL card. For example, if you live in Oldham but work in Jefferson…….your pay stub, business card or employee ID card earns you access to LFPL cards for your family. Or, if you own property in Jefferson County, you are eligible. There is also a list of counties and if you live within one of them, you are eligible to purchase a LFPL card.
Not sure when you are able to visit these venues? Macaroni Kid Louisville SW will have all of them listed on our events calendar!
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