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EXPLORE MORE AS A MEMBER

There’s always more to learn and discover about the Kentucky Derby – past, present, and future. Museum membership offers a deeper connection to the Derby and everything that surrounds it while supporting the museum’s mission to preserve and share its legacy. Join us in our efforts to keep Derby history alive and become a Kentucky Derby Museum member!

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Member Benefits:

  • 1-year free admission for member + guest
  • Year-round access to our immersive exhibits
  • Kentucky Horse Park Admission (Buy One Get One Free)
  • 10–20% discount on museum store purchases
  • 10% food discount at the Derby Café & Bourbon Bar
  • Member-only offers and events
  • Early event access and behind-the-scenes tours
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Call to Post $75

  • Free General Admission for a primary membership holder & a secondary

  • 4 General Admission guest passes

  • Access to the museum’s Churchill Downs® Box

  • Access to the Churchill Downs® Turf Club reservations

  • Name listed on the museum’s Membership Recognition Wall

  • Exclusive Member emails with Member-only offers, events, and discounts

  • Free one-time admission to Old Friends and the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

  • Complimentary membership gift for new Members

  • 10% off in the Derby Café and Bourbon Bar

  • 10% off on museum Store purchases

  • 10% off of select museum tours

Fast Track Family $160

All the benefits of a Call to Post Family Membership plus:

  • Free General Admission for the primary and secondary membership holders and up to 4 children

  • 10% off in the Derby Café and Bourbon Bar

  • 10% off on museum Store purchases

  • 10% off of select museum tours

Starting Gate $200

All the benefits of a Call to Post Membership plus:

  • 12 General Admission guest passes

  • 10% off in the Derby Café and Bourbon Bar

  • 15% off on museum store purchases

  • 10% off of select tours

Finish Line $500

All the benefits of a Call to Post Membership plus:

  • 24 General Admission guest passes

  • A complimentary gift Call to Post Membership

  • A private VIP Tour for up to 25 Guests

  • 10% off in the Derby Café and Bourbon Bar

  • 20% off on museum store purchases

  • 10% off of select tours

Corporate Membership $1,500 Annual Membership

  • 50 Digital general admission guest passes for use throughout the year $1,000 value

  • One private VIP tour for up to 25 guests* $1,000 value

  • Recognition on digital signage in museum lobby as a “Corporate Member”

  • KDM welcomes 258,000 guests annually

  • Invitation for two to Annual Derby Season Partner Backstretch Breakfast

*Private VIP tour must be scheduled in advance. Pending availability. Blackout dates apply. Digital general admission passes must be utilized to book tour.

Preferred Partnership $2,500 Annual Membership

  • 75 Digital general admission guest passes for use throughout the year $1,500 value

  • One complimentary daytime private rental* of museum event space $1,000 value

  • One private VIP tour for up to 25 guests** $1,000 value

  • Logo featured on KDM website with cross-link to website or booking platform

  • Over 400,000 visitors engage with KDM’s website each year

  • Logo featured on digital signage in museum lobby as a “Preferred Partner”

  • KDM welcomes 258,000 guests annually

  • Inclusion in Preferred Vendor List (where applicable)

  • Distributed to 250+ rental clients annually

  • Invitation for two to Annual Derby Season Partner Backstretch Breakfast

  • Permission to display KDM Preferred Partner logo for promotional use

*Must be scheduled in advance. Pending availability. Food and beverage not included. Up to 66 guests in Second Floor Gallery Space. Not available Derby week, Breeders' Cup weekend when held in Louisville, or other select dates.

**Private VIP tour must be scheduled in advance. Pending availability. Blackout dates apply. Digital General Admission passes must be utilized to book tour.

Horseshoe Club $500 Annnual Membership

Membership sales will resume soon; if you have further questions please contact our Membership Manager at kbilyeu@derbymuseum.org.

  • Free General Admission for a primary cardholder & up to 3 guests

  • 36 additional General Admission guest passes

  • Access to the Churchill Downs® Turf Club reservations1

  • Farm name listed on the museum’s Membership Recognition Wall

  • Private VIP tour for up to 25 guests2

  • Early access to museum special event tickets

  • Exclusive Member emails with Member-only offers, events, and discounts

  • Free General Admission to Old Friends & The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

  • Free Kentucky Horse Park admission

  • 15% Discount on group event bookings

  • 15% Discount on select museum tours3

  • 15% Discount on museum store purchases4

  • 10% Discount at the Derby Cafe Express

1Pending availability. Excludes derby week. Food and beverage not included. Reservations must be booked through museum's Development Manager by phone or email.

2Tour must be scheduled in advance.

3Valid on select museum tours. Discount applied online using login or at Front Desk when showing membership card.

4Members must create online account to apply membership discount to online purchases.