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

Fri 27 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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christinestaszko

Jun 2019

For someone that knows little to nothing about horse racing, my husband and I really enjoyed our time here. The parking was free and it was easy to find the place. We bought admission online so getting in was quick and easy. I loved that you get a free walking tour with admission even if the tour is a bit short. I had wanted to book one of the behind the scenes tours but because it was still racing season, the one I wanted wasn’t available. I was really bummed about that because the walking tour got me interested in seeing more of Churchill Downs. The museum is very cool, with everything from interactive exhibits ( that I was sad I was not able to enjoy because the kids in the summer groups were hoggin’ everything), to trophies, and a section on the fashion! I also wasn’t planning on seeing the free movie because I wasn’t interested but you HAVE to see it. It is really good at getting you excited about what you are about to see and gives you somewhat of an education. The staff were really nice as well. The only other thing I was disappointed in was the Cafe. I had hoped to try some derby pie at the place that holds the derby or a mint julep! However it was a ghost town in there and I didn’t see any pies out. We went back to our hotel to have both instead.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you so much for your review! We're so glad your overall experience was great. We are sorry for the disappointment at the cafe.

Marta E

Jun 2019

I wanted to see the movie on 2 occassions because it was highly recommended but the 1st time it was shown, I was having a mint julep at the DErby Cafe and the 2nd time it was offered, I had to go to the bathroom first..when I tried to go into the theater, the door was locked! I learned about the people involved in the making of a derby winner, the jocker, the trainer, the owner, and more! Read about famous jockeys, the history of the Derby..and took a look at the track..Wish it had not been raining

OkieGirl_3400

Jun 2019

You can't go to Louisville without touring Churchill Downs and the Museum there. The tour will take you in some parts of Churchill Downs - most of which is open to the public with paid admission to the racetrack. But the tour guide will make it more fun and informative. You will see a live race if they are having races. Check race times because the first race that day was 1 pm so if you take the tour earlier you miss that. The museum is beautiful and has something for everyone. I loved the hats displays on the first floor and the other historical displays. There is a special exhibit about the legendary jockey Billy Shoemaker. Be sure and take a photo standing next to his cutout. We enjoyed the panoramic film about Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. But they way they do it (in the round) was hard to watch - especially if you have to stand. Parents, if the place is crowded, have the kids let older folks sit. I'm surprised at the limited number of bar stools available for sitting. The film only last 20 minutes but that just wasn't as good experience as I expected.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you for such a thorough review. We are glad you enjoyed your experience overall. We appreciate the feedback!

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