Kentucky Derby Museum

Educational Programs for Adults

Lifelong learning meets the excitement of the Kentucky Derby. Through expert-led talks and online learning experiences, adult learners can explore equine history, racing culture, and the stories that shaped America’s greatest race. Connect with experts, deepen your knowledge, and celebrate the legacy of Derby in a way that’s engaging and accessible for all.

Live Virtual/In Person Session (Off-Season: June–March) - $100 per session

Live Virtual/In Person Session (Derby Season: April-May) - $150 per session

Donation available for nonprofits

Request Adult Education Program

Adult learning overview:

Offered virtually and in person (dependent on location)
Range from 30 minutes to 1 hour based on request
Includes an interactive presentation and time for QA

adults watching a horse racing film at the museum

Why Study

The Kentucky Derby?

The Kentucky Derby is more than hats, horses, and one Saturday in May. As the oldest continuously running sporting event in the United States, the Kentucky Derby is a treasured piece of American history with cultural, economic, and athletic impact that provides unique learning opportunities for all.

Our Educators

Emily Dippie

Director of Education

I grew up in Louisville and am proud to contribute to preserving our local cultural history! I am excited to combine my passions for education and community outreach by joining Kentucky Derby Museum.

Jessica Whitehead

Senior Curator of Collections

I’m proud to be the caretaker of the Museum’s historic artifacts collection, and I love telling object and document-based Derby stories using that collection of more than 20,000 objects, photographs, and archival materials!

Mollie Gilin

Senior Outreach Coordinator

I am very excited that my job allows me to blend my passion for horses with my love of the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” and share my excitement for everything that is the Kentucky Derby with students in schools all across the state!

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