The Kentucky Derby Museum is excited to offer General Admission to any Cultural Pass holder. General admission includes: two floors of self-guided museum exhibits, our 360-degree immersive film: The Greatest Race, and a 30-minute Guided Track Visit Churchill Downs based on availability.
Each participant (ages 0-21) is eligible for one pass. Additionally, one adult will receive free entry per visit, per pass when they accompany a participant under the age of 17 (with a maximum of two adults admitted for free per each family).
For more information on Cultural Pass and its policies, please visit https://fundforthearts.org/culturalpass/
As one of the organizations participating, our goal is to provide engaging, inspiring, and challenging content exclusively to registered Cultural Pass users. Kentucky Derby Museum will offer special programming for all ages every other Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. See below for the full schedule and offerings.
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Keeping a Thoroughbred happy and healthy is much like taking care of a pet at home. Learning teamwork is essential in preparing a horse for the Kentucky Derby, and you’ll act out how various jobs in the stables are performed in this interactive experience! Bring a stuffed horse (or any stuffed animal) to get to practice your horsemanship skills!
Let’s celebrate! The concept and importance of cultural traditions is explored before we attend our very own Kentucky Derby. We’ll act out the day as we participate in the many Kentucky Derby traditions - maybe even one of you will win the Derby!
Horses Tales centers stories featuring both fictional and nonfictional horses. This interactive program allows students to participate in stories while learning early reading strategies.
Fashion takes center stage as you explore how this long-standing tradition began and has changed throughout time! This interactive race through Derby fashion history will give you a chance to experience a favorite aspect of the Derby! You’ll even get a chance to try out your own fashion creativity!