Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Overview
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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, and much more!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Approximately .3 miles of walking is involved in the Guided Track Visit 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.
Tours are outdoors and will depart rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, the Museum will do its best to reschedule your tour experience.
On non-live racing days at Churchill Downs: Free Museum visitor parking in Red, White, & Black lots off Taylor Boulevard and Central Avenue in front of the Museum. On live racing dates at Churchill Downs: Free Museum visitor parking in Black, Green, Orange, Yellow, & Turquoise lots off Taylor Boulevard and Central Avenue in front of the Museum. The Red Lot closest to the Museum is available only on non-racing days. You may drop off guests in the round-a-bout in front of the Museum before parking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kentucky Derby Museum
Kentucky Derby Museum is the only place where every day is Derby Day! Two floors of exhibits showcase the history and pageantry of the Kentucky Derby - from stunning fashions and hats to Derby legends like Hall of Fame trainer, D. Wayne Lukas and Triple Crown Winner, Secretariat. The 360-degree movie experience, "The Greatest Race," will be sure to get your heart racing and emotions soaring as you are immersed in the excitement of Derby Day. Projected with state-of-the-art laser technology, "The Greatest Race" puts you at the center of the action—from the first thunder of hooves to the cheers of the crowd. Cap off your visit with a Guided Track Visit on the grounds of historic Churchill Downs. Walk through the Grandstands where thousands of people roar with excitement on Derby day. Your Tour Guide will lead you to the rail of the legendary dirt track where every Derby winner has raced, from Aristides to 2025 Derby Winner, Sovereignty.
What‘s Included
30-Minute Guided Track Visit of Churchill Downs with Tour Guide
Museum General Admission Access
18-Minute 360 degree film, "The Greatest Race"
Gratuities
Tickets to Racing at Churchill Downs
Meeting points
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central Ave, Louisville United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Reviews
858 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Better in Warmer Weather
Katherine W,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00KD museum is nice. Track tour was a little bit boring. Weather was cold and windy. Do this tour when the weather is nice
If you are a Sports Fan, This is a Must
erikp571,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I wanted to visit this site as I am a big sports fan and have been seeing the Derby every May for a few years now. The museum is very informative, and I was impressed by the video screen set-up. It's an oval screen with projections and lighting in the roof. Worth the visit, you only need like two hours and the staff if very helpful.
See all the sites at Churchill Downs
Sarah W,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Take your time and see the video and do the tour. Stay to see the races if they are running and you have time. The horses are beautiful.
Great museum
NewJerseyFunTraveler,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful museum. We learned a lot about the Kentucky Derby. Great pictures. Be sure to take the Church Hill Downs tour that is included in the museum admission price. We very much liked the museum and tour.
Excellent adventure!!!
Grant L,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The history was fun to learn about - they have great tour guides - it was fun to see the actual racetrack and see a horse race the museum is definitely worth seeing walking around and seeing the history of the track
Great tour
Donna K,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was enlightening I would highly recommend going on this tour. It’s a great way to be educated on the history
Iconic
Cooltreats,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a bucket list for so many (one in our group) and what a great place to visit. The free 360 film was outstanding, you could feel the excitement they experience on Derby Day. The tour to the paddock and the finish line at the track was good but what was great was our passionate tour guide. He was the best. The museum was also very interesting with their history on display. A must stop if you are in Louisville.
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Brian B,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved our tour of Churchill Downs and the Derby Museum. It was exhilarating to be so close to the track and to see firsthand all of the things/places we see when watching the race. The twin spires are majestic and hold so much history. The location of starting gate and finish line! The bugler’s location and winner’s circle! The video at the Museum is definitely a must-do.
Great tour
RainShwrs,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great guide that was a plethora of information. I think her name was April. She spoke so well with so many facts. I wasn’t expecting it to be so good, or for my husband to have enjoyed it as much as he did. He did this one for me. But we both had a great time.
Kentucky Derby Museum
344LisaJ,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are not into horse racing but this museum is really good, and they take you with a guide into the race trac. The 360* movie was really good, it made you feel like you are right there with the horses. And everything is so beautiful and the history is fascinating. The gift shop is very nice and they also have a cafe although we did not eat there. They also had one of the race horses and a mini horse in a paddock to see.
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