Two Louisville Legends Team Up for the Return of $5 February

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and the Muhammad Ali Center to offer $5 Admission for Locals    Louisville, KY (1-26-16) – Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and the Muhammad Ali Center have partnered together to offer $5 admission at both attractions for Kentucky and Indiana residents throughout the month of February. “Louisville Slugger and Muhammad Ali are two of our city’s biggest legends, so we are extremely excited to team up for this promotion,” said Jeanie Kahnke, Senior Director of Public Relations and External Affairs at the Muhammad Ali Center. Anne Jewell, VP and Executive Director at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory added, “$5 February allows Kentucky and Indiana residents to experience both world-class attractions without having to travel very far or spend a lot of money.” To take advantage of the offer guests, must show proof of residency in Kentucky or Indiana, such as a driver’s license or alternate ID while purchasing tickets.  Others in the party will also receive the $5 admission, a substantial savings over $12 – $14 regular ticket prices.  This special offer cannot be combined with other discounts and does not apply to special tours or events. Here are additional special offerings by Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and the Muhammad Ali Center described below: “Big Leagues” Little Bricks Preview: In honor of the fiercest rivalry in the Bluegrass, come check out both a Cardinal and Wildcat mascot head made entirely from LEGO® bricks by local artist Jeff Cunningham! The two pieces are a preview of the wildly popular Big Leagues, Little Bricks exhibition, which returns to Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory with original favorites and new items on March 4, 2017. The special exhibit features original baseball sculptures, portraits, and stadium replicas all built with LEGO pieces.   New Permanent Exhibits at the Muhammad Ali Center: In September of 2016, the Ali Center expanded its museum experience to include 1,640 square feet of new permanent interactive exhibits and 2,500 square feet of temporary exhibit space on the fourth floor. Come inspire and be inspired. Share your story by answering the questions “What is your Red Bike Moment?” and “What are you Fighting for?” and listen to others’ stories. Learn about Muhammad Ali’s humanitarian life with an interactive timeline that shares videos and photos of his work, some of which were previously unknown to the public. Explore the previous Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award ceremonies, and learn more about past award winners and their work. Commit to a pledge or affirmation, smile and say cheese, and receive a take-away poster to remember! Inspiration to Action: An Art Tribute to Muhammad Ali: With the passing of Muhammad Ali on June 3, 2016, the Ali Center is honoring what would have been his 75th birthday year with a special exhibition of tribute works. Inspiration to Action: An Art Tribute to Muhammad Ali allows the Center to showcase unique art pieces that are in our collection, as well as on loan for this particular exhibition. On display are a variety of art pieces in mediums from oils and acrylic to cut and dyed concrete paver, all creative pieces inspired by The Greatest! Both attractions are also members […]

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