Kentucky Derby Museum Experiences and Tours

Kentucky Derby Museum is proud to be Churchill Downs’ exclusive tour partner. Our knowledgeable and passionate tour guides share the colorful history of the world’s most famous racetrack. Join us for our NEW experience, the Racehorse Workout Tour, to see Thoroughbreds working out on the track under the watchful gaze of their trainers. Offered daily at 7:30. Enjoy the many photo ops on all our tours, and create new memories from this bucket-list experience!

Our ticketed specialty tours can be booked in advance with spots reserved.


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Please Note: Due to the nature of the operation of a race track and live Thoroughbred racing, these tours can be cancelled at any time. If you have prepaid for your tour, your money will be refunded.

Museum Accessibility

 The Museum and the Historic Walking Tour are wheelchair accessible. 
 An induction loop is available for hearing impaired.
If requested at least 10 days prior to your visit, the Museum will provide a sign language interpreter.

Free wheelchair rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis upon request. You are welcome to bring your own manual wheelchair, motorized wheelchair or electric mobility scooter.

No pets allowed at the Museum; Certified service animals are welcome.