Kentucky Derby Museum is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $1 million James Graham Brown Foundation Grant, which will support the Museum's ambitious strategic plan to remaster its iconic 360° feature film, "The Greatest Race," in celebration of the Museum's 40th anniversary in 2025.
Each year, the Derby Museum honors the most recent Kentucky Derby winner by placing a lifelike re-creation of the winning horse in their winner's circle. For the last twenty years, Mike Prather has been responsible for making those horses look as lifelike as possible.
Every year on the first weekend of May, Churchill Downs transforms into a vibrant fashion runway. Over time, the Kentucky Derby has established itself as the place to see and be seen. The Kentucky Derby Museum is opening a new exhibit that will immerse guests in that 150 year history of Derby fashion.
Jerry Bailey and Randy Moss lead 3-year-olds on an unforgettable tour throughout the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs in celebration of the Kentucky Derby’s 150th “birthday.”
The Kentucky Derby holds the record as America’s longest continuously held sporting event and has turned into the hottest ticket in the world for the first week in May because of its history and prestige. But it’s the community behind the scenes that keep that record true.
Churchill Downs is filled with a culture that is uniquely its own, with historic features that are centerpieces, all while combining state-of-the-art facilities and a modern racing experience. The Kentucky Derby Museum offers a variety of tours both during Derby Season and the offseason that provide a unique look at the racetrack.
For the first time, the iconic fundraising event was held at the First Turn Club at Churchill Downs. From the blue carpet to the photo booth, guests arrived wearing their best formal attire to the 37th Kentucky Derby Museum Ball.
Kentucky Derby Museum celebrated the grand opening of its new Long Shots display with a sold-out crowd during the final event of the 2024 Legends Series on Wednesday, March 27.
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