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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!
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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
30-Minute Guided Track Visit of Churchill Downs with Tour Guide
Museum General Admission Access
18-Minute 360 degree film, "The Greatest Race"
Gratuities
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Kentucky Derby Museum
Kentucky Derby Museum is the only place where every day is Derby Day. Official tour provider of Churchill Downs Racetrack. General Admission experience includes hourly Guided Track Visit of Churchill Downs. • "The Greatest Race," a 360-degree immersive movie experience that'll get your heart racing and emotions soaring • Two floors of family-friendly interactive exhibits • Resident Thoroughbred and Miniature Horse • Derby Museum Store, signature Kentucky dishes and 170+ Bourbons in the Derby Cafe & Bourbon Bar • And much more!
827 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Andrea W,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
It was a good experience. Wished for a little more in depth of showing where horses are housed and such.
William S,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
This was incredible!!!! So much history loved watching all the races on video again it was incredible!!! Watched horses training!!! Highly recommend
CynthiaCindy L,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
Great museum and tour. Beautiful displays and informative tour. We really enjoyed it and have already told others about it.
Raymond B,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
Awesome histories and tributes to legends. Knowledgeable and obviously honored staff. Now for a Derby Day!
Kenneth F,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
The museum is nice with interactive exhibits. The movie (18 minutes) is very cool and provides some background on the Kentucky Derby. Plenty stuff to buy at the store and the cafe was good for a quick bite during a busy day touring. The tour of Churchill Downs is about 30 minutes and very informative especially if you ask a lot of questions. Need to visit if you are in Louisville. You can do it all in under 2 hours.
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