Just a taste of what you can experience at Kentucky Derby Museum.
Kentucky Derby Museum Stable
Stop by the Stable Exhibit and meet the museum’s resident Thoroughbred, Theo, and his miniature buddy, Mighty Aristides. Since the museum’s opening in 1985, our stable has been a home for retired and non-racing horses where they get love and attention from everyone they meet. Over the years, our miniature horse and Thoroughbred have been a special part of romantic engagement proposals, unique wedding photos, so many field trips, and each guest’s visit to the museum!
The Greatest Race
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the Kentucky Derby for 18 minutes of exhilarating sights, sounds, and unforgettable moments in one of the world’s only 360° theaters. Projected with state-of-the-art laser technology, The Greatest Race puts you at the center of the action – from the thunder of hooves to the roar of the crowd. This is Derby like you’ve never seen before, and the only place to experience it all is Kentucky Derby Museum.
Riders Up
Few get to experience what it’s like to be an accomplished jockey racing in the Kentucky Derby – until now. Saddle up and barrel down the homestretch in our immersive AR/VR horse-racing game where you get to be the one calling the shots and holding the reins.
Choose your horse, including a mobility-friendly mount, and time travel throughout the ages to test your skills on the track in all types of weather conditions. Do you have what it takes to win the Run for the Roses®? Let’s put it to the test. Riders Up!
Black Heritage in Racing Exhibit
The Kentucky Derby and horse racing itself would not be what it is today without the Black jockeys and horsemen who dominated the sport in its early days and shaped the future of Thoroughbred racing. Explore this exhibit or check out the Black Heritage in Racing Tour to dive deeper into the past, present, and future of African Americans in Racing.
Bring the Black Heritage in Racing Collection to you with our rentable traveling exhibit! This companion piece to the museum’s permanent exhibit consists of 11 freestanding panels that shares rich history from how enslaved Africans laid the foundation for American horse racing to the initiatives to increase participation of African Americans in the industry today.
Relive the legend of Secretariat in this immersive exhibit that celebrates the story of one of the greatest racehorses of all time. A horse whose reputation is larger than life deserves an exhibit to match. Catch the races that made him famous and learn the story that made him a legend, from the track to the red carpet, featuring his historic Triple Crown races and clips from the Disney film Secretariat.
D. Wayne Lukas: The Modern Trainer
From the most Triple Crown wins to the first trainer to surpass $200 million in career earnings and induction into two horse-racing Hall of Fames, there aren’t many records D. Wayne Lukas didn’t hold at some point. Explore the life and career of one of the most significant trainers of our time in this exhibit featuring the personal collection he entrusted to the museum’s care in 2017.
Plan Your Visit
Create your perfect Kentucky Derby Museum visit with our custom day builder. Explore and book available tours and experiences based on your party size and date you plan to visit to make the most out of your time at the only place you can Derby every day.
