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Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

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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

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 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.

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. 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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Lunch

Gratuities

What To Expect

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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. 

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Kentucky Derby Museum General Admission Ticket

Reviews

4.61

773 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • The museum was...

    Deborah W,

    Jun 26, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    The museum was interesting to see, but certainly didn’t need two hours to visit it. Very disappointed in our tour guide she talks so fast. She couldn’t understand the thing she said.

  • Winner’s Circle Experience!!!

    Jill H,

    Jun 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Loved the museum and exhibits plus the down on the track tour. Best part was the 360 movie experience……outstanding! If you love horses, this is a must see!

  • Do it!! The legacy of...

    Mike C,

    Jun 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Do it!! The legacy of our Kentucky Derby is a must see! Louisville offers so many opportunities. When you visit the city, this is a stop to make.

  • Interesting and educational definitely would do it again

    Kathryn W,

    Jun 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Super fun and easy to get around. The associate had alot of knowledge and learned alot... definitely try it out

  • Somewhat disappointed.

    Pam B,

    Jun 21, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    Didn’t see anything more that what you could have seen just going to a race. Was hoping to see behind the scenes.

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