Spend the morning...

7:00 a.m.
Check into the lobby for your Barn and Backside Van Tour.
(Available March 15 - November 30)

To ensure your seat on this tour, make a reservation by calling (502) 637 - 1111 ext 242

8:00 a.m.
Return to the Museum for "The Greatest Race"

8:17 a.m.
Exhibits

9:30 a.m.
Walking Tour of Churchill Downs

Spend the afternoon...

12:00 p.m.
Lunch in the Derby Cafe (open M-F)

1:00 p.m.
"The Greatest Race"

1:17 p.m.
Tour the exhibits

2:00 p.m.
Walking Tour of Churchill Downs

2:30 p.m.
Browse the Finish Line Gift Shop

Spend the day...

8:15 a.m.
Arrive at the Museum

8:30 a.m.
Barn and Backside Van Tour (Available March 15 - November 30)

To ensure your seat on this tour, make a reservation by calling (502) 637 - 1111 ext 242

9:30 a.m.
Walking Tour - as soon as you return from the Backside, we will take you on a Walking Tour of historic Churchill Downs --- you'll visit with the resident Thoroughbred and miniature horse, walk through the paddock and out to the Grandstand picking up trivia and history along the way.

10:00 a.m.
Showing of "The Greatest Race" here at the Museum

You'll return just in time to catch the show and take a breather.

10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Explore the exhibits in the Museum

11:00 a.m.
Lunch in the Derby Cafe (open M-F) - head to lunch as soon as the cafe opens so you'll have enough time to order and eat before the next tour.

12:00 p.m.
Behind the Scenes Tour - purchase this tour when you arrive in the morning. It's an additional 10 dollars pp.

1:30 p.m.
Return from the Behind the Scenes Tour

1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Stroll through the rest of the exhibits at your leisure and make a stop in the giftshop to pick up a souvenir.

A quick visit...

9:45 a.m.
Arrive at the Museum

10:00 a.m.
Showing of "The Greatest Race"

10:20 a.m.
Exhibits

10:30 a.m.
Walking Tour of Churchill Downs

11:00 a.m.
Explore the exhibits