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

Mon 23 Sep

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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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Z7035ZMmiked

Sep 2019

We had guests in for the Notre Dame Football Game and the highlight of their Labor Day weekend was the Derby Museum visit and Tour of Churchill Downs. Our tour guide Barry literally grew up in the neighborhood around the track and no one could have been more knowledgeable about the Derby. It was fascinating to learn about the history of the KY Derby and go back side and see the horses and the 600 people that live there and take care of them. It was one of the best tours we have taken anywhere and I highly recommend it. The tour can be done walking or via a large golf cart for older visitors.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

We are so glad you had a wonderful time! We loved seeing all the Notre Dame fans in town for the big game. Thank you for leaving a review and for visiting Kentucky Derby Museum. Barry is one of the best, we'll pass along your sentiments!

cchina

Sep 2019

I'm not a big horse racing fan, but when in Rome ... so while I was in the area, I decided to tour the museum. The museum is where you can purchase a guided tour that will give you a quick (less than hour) walk through of Churchill Downs as well. There is also a gift store there too. The museum isn't very big so it wouldn't take too much of your time to see it all. It had an exhibit of Derby gowns and hats in one portion of it that i walked through (I believe there was another portion, but I was there not long before they closed so I didn't take too long). Unless you're a big horse racing fan, the museum won't take too long to visit but it's nice seeing Churchill Downs.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you for visiting Kentucky Derby Museum and for leaving a review! We are glad you enjoyed your time. We have two floors of exhibits. We hope next time you can stay a little longer and take one of our in depth tours, as well. Many people, as you did, can have a wonderful visit in just a few hours, too!

WholeWheatToast

Sep 2019

Watching the Derby on television is fun to see how folks live it up every year. Seeing the place when there’s no racing puts things in perspective. The bus tour to the in-field was great, and seeing the barns and horses were awesome. Packing that many people in that space with that much $$$ flowing is mind-boggling. We went to get a mint julep, but left with so much more.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you for visiting Kentucky Derby Museum and for leaving a review. We are so glad you had a great time!

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