Due to flood damage, the Museum will not be scheduling field trips until April 26, 2010. Limited space is available. Please email Liz Williams for more information ewilliams@derbymuseum.org

 

Your field trip to the Kentucky Derby Museum includes...

Your choice of our age-appropriate, core-content driven Education Programs.
Walking tour of Churchill Downs (Weather Permitting) - on the National Register of Historic Places.
A viewing of a Thoroughbred and a miniature horse at the Museum Barn (Weather Permitting).
A showing of The Greatest Race, a 17 minute, 360-degree, high-definition film.
Two floors of interactive exhibits with guide materials.

To make your visit to the Kentucky Derby Museum the best quality educational experience possible, please complete the items below.

• Review your schedule. If anything has changed or doesn't seem correct, just let us know. It is much easier to make adjustments to your schedule in advance.
• Read and follow Visit Guidelines listed below.
• Preview the exhibit experience with students. As exhibit time will be self-guided, this is one of the MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN DO to ensure a successful visit.

These support materials will be distributed upon your arrival at the museum. Kids & Colts (PK - 3rd) will be given to each chaperone for use with their group. Roses & Riders (4th - 8th) will be given to each student for individual use.

• Visit Guidelines
• Plan for a 2 - 2.5 hour visit with flexibility to fit your needs
• Pre-divide students into small groups and assign chaperones (1 chaperone to 6 students for PK-3; 1 chaperone to 10 students for 4-12). It is helpful if students and chaperones wear nametags.
• Distribute Chaperone Guides. Exhibit time is self-guided. As a non-profit institution we must rely on teachers and chaperones to monitor and control student behavior.
• In order to maintain schedules, we expect your group to ENTER THE BUILDING at the scheduled arrival time. The lead teacher should check-in the group prior to entering. Students should enter in a line. If you are late or early we will do our best to adjust schedules, and reserve the right to alter your itinerary. NOTE: Chaperones arriving late will be taken to the lead teacher before joining students.
• Students should sit on the floor while viewing The Greatest Race. We ask that stools be reserved for visitors who might need them.
• Do not use the elevator unless needed or instructed.
• Dress accordingly as part of your visit will be outside. In case of inclement weather the final decision on outside visits rests with the teachers.
• Gift Shop is available for students during exhibit time (or you may schedule a visit time), with a limit of 10 students at a time with chaperone present. Please establish your gift shop policy with students and chaperones prior to visit.
• No food, drinks or gum are allowed in the Museum.
• Prior reservations are required for any lunches in the building. A per student usage and cleaning fee applies. We will be happy to provide information on fast food restaurants and parks that are nearby. Availability in March is limited.
• Students should use the restrooms on the main level except for emergencies.
• Give this map to your bus driver.
• The Museum reserves the right to remove uncontrolled students or groups.