Museum Shop

The 21c Museum Shop is located inside the 21c Museum Hotel, and offers a wide range of unique items designed to create a lasting impression of your visit to 21c. Each month the Shop highlights the wares of a select artist or craftsman, with an emphasis on local and sustainable work.

Museum Shop October Featured Artist:
Designer Biz Ruby of BRB Label

Louisvillian Biz Ruby has a keen ability to integrate fashion design and lifestyle branding into her BRB Label. With American women as inspiration, Ruby's belts are crafted by hand and with a creative practicality unlike any other in the marketplace. Her impeccable standards show in finest leather and custom finished buckles. BRB is committed to producing high-quality, American-made goods and proudly display the "Made in the USA" stamp on all works. To learn more about the collection, visit www.bizruby.com.

Think Global. Shop Local.

Following is a brief list of some of the items you'll find at the 21c Museum Shop.

Gift Collection

Penguin Paraphernalia –

While we can't let you take off with one of the Red Penguin sculptures, we do have the next best thing. Check out the Museum Shop for posters, t-shirts, and everything else for the red penguin enthusiast in your life.

Limited Edition Prints –

Printed in conjunction with Louisville's Art Ecology Gallery, get 'em while they last:

Russel Hulsey (Louisville-based)
"Song to Whitman" Verses No. 1, 2008
"Song to Longfellow" Versus No. 3, 2008
"Song to Thoreau" Versus No. 5, 2008
Charcoal, graphite, acrylic on paper

Nick Owens (Louisville-based)
McSurgency, 2008
Phasers on Stun, 2008
Archival inkjet prints

Paper size: 24" x 36"

Louisville Stoneware –

For nearly two centuries, Louisville Stoneware has graced our community with a tradition matched only by it's commitment to artistic integrity. Just as natural food traditions emphasize quality over quantity and convenience, Louisville Stoneware pieces are handmade by local artists, from regional clay, without any use of hazardous materials. 21c features a creation of Louisville Stoneware products for the table. Oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe, these stoneware products are a convenient way of everyday life. Bold lines and contemporary colors combined with traditional forms are perfect for bringing a sense of warmth with a touch of Louisville to the home.

Malin + Goetz –

A modern apothecary and product assortment for face, body and hair offering one-stop treatment from head to toe for women and men. Each advanced formula blends natural ingredients with performance technology; every ingredient is carefully chosen as the least irritating and most advanced to work on all skin types. No unnecessary detergents, harsh or experimental ingredients, colorants or synthetic fragrances are used in the product line.

Featured Artists Books –

On par with the Museum's collection itself, the 21c Museum Shop offers rare and hard to find artists books. Both literature and out of print catalogs are available from contemporary artists such as Alfredo Jarr, Loretta Lux, Andres Serrano, and Kara Walker. A catalogue featuring works from the Museum's permanent collection will be available in the near future, please check back with us for more information.

Design Product –

Discover something truly inspiring among our selection of unique gift items. The shop strives to include innovative designs from around the globe. Our inventory changes frequently, so stop in today to see what surprises are waiting.