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Every trip to Kentucky Derby Museum starts with a General Admission ticket – but why stop there? Explore our custom events and experiences and add them to your itinerary to build your perfect museum experience before booking. 

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General Admission

Explore the extraordinary event that is the Kentucky Derby®! General Admission gives you access to the entire museum, including interactive exhibits, hands-on displays, and digital experiences that bring the history, culture, and traditions of Derby to life.

All Ages
All Day
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General Admission tickets include full access to the museum, museum store, and Derby Café & Bourbon Bar, as well as a guided track visit and viewing of our 360° immersive film, “The Greatest Race.”

Groups of 15+

Enjoy unique and exclusive tours and experiences made just for larger groups! Explore available options by adding the size of your party above or get in touch with our team to discuss what works best for your particular group. All group reservations must be made through our group sales department.

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The Greatest Race Film

Experience the Kentucky Derby and everything that leads up to that special day with our epic 18-minute film in one of the world’s only 360° theaters.

All Ages
18 minutes
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Guided Track Visit

Get right up on the rail of the world-famous Churchill Downs® racetrack with our Guided Track Visit. Get the inside scoop from your tour guide as you make your way through the Grandstand to the legendary dirt track where every Kentucky Derby has been run.

All Ages
25 min
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Barn and Backside

Did you know there’s an entire community of both people and horses who live and work on the Backside of Churchill Downs? Take a peek behind the track and get a glimpse of what life is like for the 1,400 horses and hundreds of people who call the backside home.

Ages 10+
1 hour
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Superstars and Spires

Explore the legendary Millionaire’s Row and the exclusive Stakes Room and Turf Club* like a real VIP and see how your favorite celebrities spend their Derby day. Step out onto the balcony for phenomenal views of the track and the Twin Spires™ that can’t be seen anywhere else.

Ages 8+
90 min
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Black Heritage in Racing

There is no history of the Kentucky Derby without acknowledging and celebrating Black history within it. Explore some of the most significant African American figures in horse racing history and discover how Black trainers, horse owners, and jockeys continue to influence the sport today.

Ages 13+
90 minutes
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Bourbon and Bridles Experience

Get in the Kentucky Derby spirit – literally. Learn all about how bourbon pairs perfectly with horse racing as you enjoy a bourbon tasting, make a mint julep and more!

Ages 21+
90 min
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Thoroughbred Workout

For early risers seeking a one-of-a-kind experience, this is one you don’t want to miss. Get your heart pumping as over 40 horses run past at speeds up to 40 mph as you watch from the railside against the backdrop of the morning light.

All Ages
1 hour 15 minutes
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Ultimate Churchill Downs

The fabled history, the pageantry, and the legacy of the Kentucky Derby – experience it all with the Ultimate Churchill Downs Tour! In our most comprehensive tour, there’s hardly anywhere you won’t visit.

Ages 10+
4 hours
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Backstretch Workout

See the Thoroughbreds just like the trainers do! This exclusive tour takes you along the Backstretch of Churchill Downs® as horses get warmed up for the day during the early morning workout and training hours.

Ages 10+
2 hours
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Go Baby Go! Race Day Experience

Are you ready to race? You will be after this all inclusive day at the museum. From seeing the Thoroughbreds on the Backside, exploring every exhibit at the museum, lunching in the fine dining locations of Churchill Downs®, and enjoying an afternoon of racing, the thrill of a race day at the track will keep you on your toes all day long.

Ages 10+
Full Day
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Eat Eat Get a taste of Kentucky at the Derby Café with fresh ingredients and inspired dishes. Drink Drink Sample a selection of 170+ bourbons or try a cocktail worthy of the winner’s circle. Shop Shop Shop for souvenirs and gifts or get ready for your next Derby party at the Museum Store.

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