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Kentucky Derby Museum

Special Programs

To register and/or to receive more detailed information about any of our programs below, please contact Liz Williams directly at 992-5913 or lwilliams@derbymuseum.org .


Horsing Around With Art

Exhibition dates are January 17th through March 28, 2011.

2ND ANNUAL!! Each teacher who submits student artwork will be allowed to submit one piece of their own for exhibition.  Teachers will follow the same regulations as the students, except that they may use any medium they choose.

The deadline for registration is October 22nd, 2010.  Check back soon to download the registration form. This year’s drop off dates are December 16th and 17th, as well as January 11th and 12th.


Girl Scouts

After-School Programs for Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadets and Senior Girl Scouts.

Bring your troop for a fun and educational experience after school.
Your visit includes a tour of Churchill Downs, a viewing of The Greatest Race and an optional education program or craft activity ($2.00 craft fee applies, only available in summer). Free admission for all Kentucky troops and Indiana troops in the counties of Clark, Floyd, Harrison and Washington during our Free Kids period, November through March.

Daisy Derby

Daisy Girl Scouts
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Participate in your own Derby! Come to the Kentucky Derby Museum for fun crafts, snacks and to visit our resident horses. Conclude the evening with a running of the Daisy Derby to determine the fastest Daisy Girl Scout!
Prepaid reservations: $6.00 per girl, maximum of 100 girls.

Horse Fan Badge Day

October 9th, 2010
Two sessions from 9:00am-11:45am and 1:00pm-3:45pm
$6.50 plus the cost of a badge


New this year!  Jockeying for Position

Join us from 9:00am-11:00am on Saturday, June 4th, 2011 as we discuss the careers involved in Kentucky’s horse industry.  Spend the morning watching the workouts, and then move inside to talk about skills needed for starting a career.  The cost is $5.00 per student, maximum of 50 girls.

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