Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
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.
What To Expect
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 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.*
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Kentucky Derby Museum - General Admission and Guided Track Visit
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
931 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Museum and Tour
Frank S,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, our guide was very informative and loved being able to go trackside. We enjoyed exploring the museum independently. Extra bonus for us was going to Churchill Downs to watch the races. Great day.
Worth the Time
Ecford L,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The museum and video tell you so much about the Derby! The tour of the track was great. The guide shared so much information with the group. And we got to see a race! Would definitely recommend!
Novice Race Fan
John G,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Kentucky Derby Museum staff were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The museum had wonderful displays and covered all facets of the horse racing business. A combination of story boards, videos and race items explained the horse racing sport, even to a novice fan. Getting in the grandstand and seeing a race up close was a nice bonus.
We enjoyed learning how...
Mindy F,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed learning how the Kentucky Derby got started, and all the fashion with the bold outfits and hats. Enjoyed seeing the track up close.
Family Vacation June 2026
BettyJo A,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Highly recommend touring the museum. It’s very interesting to learn & see how it all started and what it has become over the years.
Great
Brenda S,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The museum has a fabulous collection of memorabilia and provides a wonderful overview of the history of racing at Churchill Downs. The tour of the track and building was short, would have liked to see where the jockeys and horses enter the track. Had to ask an employee where to find the resident race horse and his friend Ari the miniature horse. Overall, a great introduction to Churchill Downs.
Great Experience!
Will G,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great visit at the museum and it was so neat to go into Churchill Downs and see the actual race track. We actually got to see a live race going on as well! This is a must for any horse lover.
Worth the trip.
Christopher S,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A lot to learn about the horse racing industry and history of Churchill Downs, traditions. Very interesting.
Great Learning Experience and Exciting Visit!
William J,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This is a great experience in which I learned a lot about the history of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby overall. The facility is FACINATING and my group even got to see a genuine race during our tour. I would only suggest a bit more complete information being shared in advance about parking, schedules, and other potential conflicts so I could better plan the visit.
The museum was great. ...
Kimberly T,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The museum was great. The tour was great. While we were there we got a chance to see a race. My husband and I really enjoyed the experience.
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