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Guest Services:
The Museum and the Historic Walking Tour are wheelchair accessible.
An induction loop is available for the hearing impaired. If requested at least 10 days prior to your visit, the Museum will provide a sign language interpreter.
Barn and Backside Van Tour of Churchill Downs
Go on a tour that gives visitors the opportunity to see areas that are closed off to the general public. Visit the ‘other side’ of Churchill Downs to see racehorses in their environment. More than 1400 stalls dot the back of the track and most are full during the peak seasons.
On any given day of training, visitors could see a 2-year-old in line to win next year’s Derby, a nine year-old nearing retirement or the Derby winner himself. The world-class thoroughbreds range from millions of dollars in value to runners in the cheapest race with a $5,000 purse (still an incredible looking animal--- can you spot the difference?). See the horses in training, catch them during a bath, and learn about life at the track. Stops will be made for picture taking at the track (time and weather permitting). This exclusive one hour tour is offered only to guests of the Museum. This is a great tour for horse lovers, but please note: guests will not be able to touch the horses.
Tour Details:
$11.00 per person (children 4 and under FREE)
Museum Admission Required
Available March 15 - November 30
(Not available May 4 - May 5, 2012)
Barn and Backside Tour Schedule: Available March 15 - November 30
Monday - Saturday 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.,
1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Sunday 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
All times shown are in Eastern Time.
Tour Reservations
Reservations are recommended for this tour. Call (502) 637-1111 ext 220 to make a reservation. Advanced booking for all Kentucky Derby Museum tours are available with a credit card to hold your reservation. We require 24 hours notice, prior to tour departure time, for any and all reservation cancellations. Any cancellations under the 24 hours notice will be charged for reservations in full.
Group Discounts
Bringing a group of 15 or more? Click here for Group Tour information.
Please Note: Due to the nature of the operation of a race track and live Thoroughbred racing, these tours can be cancelled at any time. If you have prepaid for your tour, your money will be refunded.
