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Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit

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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

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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.

Admission Included

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

4.63

893 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • 1st time in Louisville

    Janet W,Apr 14, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    So much interesting information you really need to take your time and make sure to check out all of the exhibits. The 360 degree movie is great at immersing you in the moment! Make sure to get a tour to see the track & hopefully some horses exercising which if you love horses like I do is thrilling to watch!

  • Great experience

    Deborah N,Apr 13, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Really good experience - fantastic experience of being up close to the horses. Attended couple of the shows - well worth a visit.

  • Iconic…makes me want to...

    Mindy P,Apr 12, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Iconic…makes me want to come to the Kentucky Derby one day. So much to see in the museum so plan your time accordingly.

  • A must see

    Mary L,Apr 12, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Easy to get tickets. Great movie to explain the Kentucky derby. Museum was easy to follow and great information. Churchill downs was amazing go early in the day we say three bourses training and learned information about the track and the number of races held there each year

  • This is a must do! The...

    Becky H,Apr 11, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This is a must do! The displays are amazing! There is a lot of information that most people may not know about the derby, jockeys and horses.

  • Friendly staff!!

    Holly S,Apr 7, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The tour guide was very knowledgable and we enjoyed the museum. We watched them feeding the museum horse and pony. Gift shop was nice yet pricey, per usual for gift shops…

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  • Learned a lot on when the...

    Melanie M,Apr 5, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Learned a lot on when the Derby started in 1875. Also learned how it’s the same dirt has been around for that many years.

  • Great tourist site

    John H,Apr 5, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Clean, safe, friendly, great guides, You see it all. Derby video is so cool to watch. Museum is fun for the kids.

  • Skip it if you don’t pay for the tour

    Jolene R,Apr 4, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    We decided not to pay the money to go through the museum. We did go into the gift shop. I felt like there should have been more to see that was free. You couldn’t see anything without a ticket. My kids were not interested in a long museum tour. We were hoping to see a horse but no luck. I guess unless you are paying for the tour don’t bother.

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  • Great family museum with...

    Rita A,Apr 4, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great family museum with many things geared toward the kids with things to see and do. Good informations all throughout the museum and not overwhelming. Our guide out to the track ws excellent.

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