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Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day to be honored at annual Derby in December event

The Kentucky Derby Museum invites the community to celebrate the magic of Derby season early with the return of Derby in December on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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KDM celebrates grand opening of its newest exhibit: Derby Fashion

Fashion has long played a role in the museum’s storytelling, but this new permanent exhibit represents a milestone in that mission.
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Vote for Kentucky Derby Museum

We have been nominated for USA Today's Readers' Choice Awards as one of the Best Attractions for Sports Fans.
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Kentucky Derby Museum Mourns the Passing of Legendary Trainer D. Wayne Lukas

A four-time Kentucky Derby winner, Lukas shaped horse racing history at every turn, from his Triple Crown triumphs to record-setting Breeders’ Cup victories.
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Kentucky Derby Museum Stable reopens with fan-favorite Miniature Horse and Resident Thoroughbred

Guests can once again visit the museum’s popular miniature horse, Mighty Aristides (“Ari”), and the new Resident Thoroughbred free of charge during regular museum hours.
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Kentucky Derby Museum launches Derby 151 updates to Winner's Circle exhibit

The Kentucky Derby Museum is in the final stretch of updating its iconic Winner's Circle exhibit to honor the unforgettable victory of Sovereignty in the 151st Kentucky Derby®.
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Listen's Live! The Kentucky Derby Museum, February 7th, 2025

Brian Shlonsky welcomes The Kentucky Derby Museum to the Listen's Live! studio to preview their 40th Anniversary Celebration and Renovations.
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PRP High School student wins Grand Prize in Kentucky Derby Museum's 39th annual art competition

Kentucky Derby Museum is pleased to announce Kayci Shacklette, a sophomore at Pleasure Ridge Park (PRP) High School, as the Grand Prize Winner of the 39th annual Horsing Around With Art (HAWA) competition, presented by WinStar Farm.
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Kentucky Derby Museum announces new lineup for 2025 Featured Milliner Program

With just 100 days until the 151st Run for the Roses, the Kentucky Derby Museum proudly unveils the five talented milliners selected as KDM Featured Milliners for the 2025 season.
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Blog Posts

Learn More The Byerley Turk by John Wootton

The Foundation Sires

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Recipes for your Kentucky Derby Party!

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Jimmy Winkfield

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Learn More Secretariat in the winner's circle in 1973

Secretariat's Heart

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Churchill and the Great Flood

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The Gold Cup

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Secretariat: The Icon of the Industry

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Just What the Doctor Ordered

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Outlandish Designs and Dressing to the Nines: P3

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What Was the Slowest Derby Ever Run?

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The Twin Spires: The Iconic Symbol of Churchill Downs

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Outlandish Designs and Dressing to the Nines: P2

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The Official Mint Julep Glass: What Makes Something Collectible?

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Outlandish Designs and Dressing to the Nines: P1

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The Kentucky Derby: An Enduring Tradition

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What Year was the Infield Tunnel Built?

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The Year There Almost Wasn't a Kentucky Derby

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Bourbon Slush Recipe: Kentucky Derby Museum Cookbook

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The History of Hats

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The Legend of the Horseshoe

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Kentucky Derby Fashion Past and Present

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