Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
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Experience Churchill Downs Racetrack, the most well-known racing venue in the world. Admission to 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 Museum Store, Kentucky fare in the Derby Cafe, and much more!
Your experience
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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 to Derby legends like Hall of Fame trainers and Triple Crown Winners. 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. Complete your visit with a Guided Track Visit on the grounds of historic Churchill Downs. Your Tour Guide will lead you to the rail of the legendary dirt track where every Derby winner has raced, from Aristides to 2026 Derby Winner, Golden Tempo. *Please note, you are welcome to visit anytime during the Museum's open hours on the date of your ticket, and you will be scheduled on the next available Guided Track Visit after your arrival at Kentucky Derby Museum.*
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"
Not included
- Gratuities
- Tickets to Racing at Churchill Downs
Before you go
- 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.
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