Group Experiences

Bring your perfect Derby hat or fascinator to life in the Hatitude workshop! Choose from a range of options like big- or small-brimmed hats, fedoras, cowboy hats, fascinators and more before topping it off with all the classic Derby fanfare and accessories. This workshop is great for both men and women to create and show off their own Derby styles.

Also available as an off-site activity available for groups of 100+.

60 Minutes | $30 per person

Enjoy the fun and excitement of race-day wagers without risking your wallet! This mock racing event will bring out your competitive side as you learn all about betting, how to read a program, and handicapping horses, complete with live tellers, betting windows, prizes, and – of course – $5,000 horsey bucks to blow.

60 Minutes | $15 per person

Learn how to make a Mint Julep and drink it, too! Class is in session, and the subject is the Kentucky Derby’s famous signature drink. As you learn all about how to make that perfect julep, soak up how this cocktail made its place in history and snack on another Kentucky favorite – bourbon balls. Master the Mint Julep and graduate when you visit Kentucky Derby Museum’s Mint Julep University!

Age: 21+ | 45 Minutes | $25 per person

Immerse yourself in the history and experience all the action with our live racing day packages for groups. On regular priced live racing days in May, June, September, and November, start your day at the museum and end it at Churchill Downs racetrack. Check out the packages and see which one works best for your group.

Daily Double Package 4+ Hours | $72 per person

Includes admission to Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs with seating available in Millionaire’s Row or Skye Terrace. Follow along with the races with the included race day program and enjoy a spread at the Chef’s Buffet.

It’s My Derby Package 6+ Hours | $99 per person

Build on the Daily Double Package for a full day experience. Includes everything from the Daily Double Package including admission to Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs with the addition of the Hatitude workshop and a betting lesson from a professional handicapper.

Treat yourself to breakfast and a show on our most exclusive group tour! Start your morning with a railside breakfast at the trackside cafe where all the grooms, jockeys, and trainers eat while horses sprint past at speeds up to 40mph. As the horses finish their workout, explore the backside where hundreds of people care for and train world-class Thoroughbreds.

75 Minutes | $29 per person