At the corner
of curiosity
Contemporary
Art Museum
21c Museum Hotels pushes the boundaries of both the museum and hotel worlds to create a new kind of travel experience. Founded as a single property by contemporary art collectors and preservationists Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, whose mission was to share innovative contemporary art with the public and participate in the revitalisation of downtown Louisville. Opening in 2006, the couple rehabilitated a series of 19th century warehouses to create a union of genuine hospitality, thoughtful design, and culinary creativity — all anchored by a contemporary art museum.
NUMBER OF HOTELS
6
NUMBER OF ROOMS
700+
COUNTRIES
1
PIPELINE
1
Brand Pillars
Rooted in contemporary art
21c believes in the the power of contemporary art to anchor and energise a community. They are a multi-venue contemporary art museum, exhibiting some of the most globally renowned and locally discovered artists, with our spaces being designed for sharing art, to bring people together, provoke thought and cultivate connection.
Opening up the inaccessible
21c want to remove all barriers to make art and culture inclusive and accessible to all, sparking conversation and positive change. Never wanting anyone to feel intimidated, they set a humble & easy tone in everything they do. 21c encourages curiosity and believe in the freedom to question conventional thinking.
Supporting homegrown communities
21c want to preserve and revitalise local homegrown communities & traditions. They care about their teams & communities and take a personal approach to engage, support and elevate each and everyone of them with their unique & rich stories.
Destinations
Motivated by a desire to expand access to contemporary art and positively impact their community, 21c founders first opened a hybrid contemporary art museum and hotel in their hometown of Louisville, KY in 2006.
Since then, 21c has remained devoted to inspiring curiosity and encouraging discovery through contemporary art, bringing a new kind of travel experience to communities all around the United States – Bentonville, Cincinnati, Durham, Lexington, Louisville, and St. Louis.
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Dis-Loyalty
The game-changing travel and food membership that encourages members to explore new destinations.
Exhibitions
21c Museum Hotels showcase globally renowned and locally discovered artists through dynamic exhibitions.
Nightcap at the museum
21c Museum Hotel guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary late-night Bourbon sip while exploring the exhibitions.
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