21c Museum Hotels
HospitalityKentucky, United States501-1000 Employees
21c Museum Hotels blends contemporary art with boutique hospitality, offering exhibitions alongside lodging and dining. It was founded by Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, art collectors and preservationists who seek to broaden public access to contemporary art. Each property operates a free-admission contemporary art space as part of a multi-venue museum, with locations in downtown Louisville, Cincinnati, Bentonville, Durham, Lexington, Kansas City, and Chicago, and plans for St. Louis. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the company targets travelers and local communities that value culturally enriched experiences within a hotel setting. In addition to exhibitions, 21c pursues partnerships and programming that connect art with regional communities, positioning itself as a niche operator within the hospitality industry.