Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
Kentucky Derby Museum
4.6
NewJerseyFunTraveler
3 days ago
Wonderful 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.
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!
Duration30 minutes - 2 hoursLanguages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Kentucky Derby Museum704 Central Ave, , Louisville, KentuckyKentucky 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. Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- 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.
- 30-Minute Guided Track Visit of Churchill Downs with Tour Guide
- Museum General Admission Access
- 18-Minute 360 degree film, "The Greatest Race"
- Tickets to Racing at Churchill Downs
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!
Duration30 minutes - 2 hoursLanguages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Kentucky Derby Museum704 Central Ave, , Louisville, KentuckyKentucky 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. Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- 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.
- 30-Minute Guided Track Visit of Churchill Downs with Tour Guide
- Museum General Admission Access
- 18-Minute 360 degree film, "The Greatest Race"
- Tickets to Racing at Churchill Downs
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NewJerseyFunTraveler
Wonderful 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.
Grant_L
The 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
Donna_K
It was enlightening I would highly recommend going on this tour. It’s a great way to be educated on the history
Cooltreats
This 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.
Brian_B
We 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.