Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket in Louisville booking from $18.50

Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket

Overview

Get ready to mark this off your bucket-list! Experience Churchill Downs Racetrack, the most well-known racing venue in the world. Kentucky Derby Museum includes daily historic walking tours, two levels of family-friendly interactive permanent & temporary exhibits, “The Greatest Race,” a 360-degree immersive sound and visual experience that’ll get your heart racing and emotions soaring, and a chance to meet the Museum's resident Thoroughbred and companion pony. You will also have access to the Gift Shop, Kentucky fare in the Derby Cafe Express, and much more!

City: Louisville

Sun 29 Dec

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What's Included

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Louisville
704 Central Ave,

Departure Point: Kentucky Derby Museum
Address: 704 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208
Dates: Daily

We recommend you arrive at least 90 minutes before we close to enjoy the full experience. The last historic walking tour of the day begins 30 minutes before we close.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A small amount of walking is involved if you choose to enjoy the historic walking tour of Churchill Downs
Wheelchair accessible: Free wheelchair rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis upon request. You are welcome to bring your own manual wheelchair, motorized wheelchair or electric mobility scooter.
An induction loop is available for hearing impaired.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Parking is available in front of the Museum. On race days during the Churchill Downs Racetrack events, there will be a charge for parking in this lot.
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Due to COVID-19 and for the safety of our guests & staff, the Museum is restricted to smaller tour sizes. You must reserve your spot by booking your tour time in advance.

What To Expect

Kentucky Derby Museum

Located in Louisville, the Kentucky Derby is one of America’s most exciting horse racing events in the world and takes place at Churchill Downs Racetrack. It is the first leg of the American Triple Crown and is known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports" because of the actual duration of the race. Some like to call the race "The Run for the Roses" for the blanket of roses draped over the Derby winner. When you visit, you will enjoy a self-guided tour of the Kentucky Derby Museum, which includes two levels of family-friendly interactive permanent & temporary exhibits. Ten minutes past each hour, you will have the opportunity to see "The Greatest Race," an 18-minute movie about the Kentucky Derby and its history, a story that puts you right in the heart of the first Saturday of May. Immediately following "The Greatest Race" and at 30-minutes past every hour, you will experience an exhilarating 30-minute guided walking tour of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack and witness where some of the most famous teams of jockeys and Thoroughbreds competed such as Secretariat, Barbaro, Big Brown, California Chrome and the most recent Triple Crown winner in 2015- American Pharoah.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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BC E

Jul 2019

I went to the museum after the racing season has just finished, visiting the museum exhibits and taking three tours: the walking tour, the behind the scenes tour, and the horse barns tour. The museum was outstanding and covered all aspects of the Derby, including history, betting, fashion, the track and more. The interactive exhibits, such has the jockey simulation, were among the best I’ve seen anywhere. The tours were all excellent. There was some overlap across all three but that should not keep someone from taking multiple tours. Dave was an exceptionally knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, and his love of the horses and the races warmed my heart and made me want to return on a race day.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you so much for visiting! We're glad you had a wonderful experience on all your tours and at the Museum. We appreciate your review!

ProducersWife

Jun 2019

Oh hello there. Yea, I said it. This lady knows it all. There was not ONE question on this tour that she didnt show incredibly deep knowledge. This woman know the PERCENT of sand, clay, (and I forget the 3rd element) that's mixed on the freaking track! She did all ths digging to figure out where Beyonce sat in Millionaires Row. Yall cant tell me theres a better tour guide. GO FIND KEYANA WHEN YOU VISIT. You will learn all things and more. Bring forth the questions because she has the answers.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

What a wonderful review! We think Keyana is pretty awesome, too! Thank you so much for visiting Kentucky Derby Museum. We are delighted you had a great experience on your tour with Keyana.

Julie S

Jun 2019

I was a horse crazy kid and was enthusiastic about horse racing in the 1970s. My passion was tempered over time by seeing a lot of horses break down in racing. This museum is all for the love of racing. It was good to be reminded what fun it can be. I went at 9 am but the museum opens at 8 am! This is an early start for a museum. I did the standard 30 minute grounds tour. (The first of the behind the scenes tour is at 8:30 and advisable on a hot day.) Our tour guide was very good, and game to answer questions. Definitely see the film that is part of your admission.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Julie, we are delighted to hear of your wonderful experience. Thank you for visiting Kentucky Derby Museum and for your feedback!

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