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Kentucky Derby Museum

704 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208 (South Side)
502-637-7097
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Ranked #2 of 65 attractions in Louisville
Type: Speciality Museums, Museums
Owner description: When you visit the Kentucky Derby Museum you will find yourself immersed in the next best thing to actually being at the Derby! Our exhibits will take... more » Owner description: When you visit the Kentucky Derby Museum you will find yourself immersed in the next best thing to actually being at the Derby! Our exhibits will take you through the journey from the birth of the foal to the winner's circle. Find yourself in the middle of Kentucky Derby week activities and Derby traditions. Or you can take in the view of the track on Derby Day from the middle of the Infield. We are the exclusive tour provider for Churchill Downs offering tours 7 days a week. We can’t wait to say "Welcome!" Come join in the fun! « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This was a great time! We visited the Thursday BEFORE the Kentucky Derby on Saturday...Read the entire post on my website CharmingSouthernTrails.com

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

WOW!!! What a day! My wife and I stopped in Louisville on our way to Nashville. We decided to visit the derby museum on the morning that we were checking out and headed to TN. We also decided to delay our deperture to TN to take in the entire experience at Churchill Downs. We took the track tour, went to... More

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Gallatin, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

It was my husband first time at a horse track and race.We loved the tour and the grounds. It was will worth the money.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Do not miss this great site. It is unique large facility. Expect to spend at least 2 hours at the site. Free parking at # 10 lot.

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Louisville, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Try to also get the tour of the backside. However, the museum itself is fun. It is interactive. There is also a gift shop.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

If you do just one activity while in Louisville...you have to go to the Derby Museum. The place is beautifully mainatined, the tour operating the museum is very good and takes extra care to keep folks entertained and informed. After roaming for about 1/2 an hour through the rooms, they ask to escort you to the walking/ exploring portion of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

We went with friends while we were in Louisville. Very much enjoyed the tour. We only were able to do the 30 min tour but our guide was very knowledgeable of the track. Would recommend this to everyone. We actually did stay for one race after our tour. We dd have to pay $3 for parking since there was races... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

I loved watching the old films of Derby winners. The hat collection was wonderful; wish I could have tried some on.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

The Derby Museum is a great place to spend a couple of hours and really learn about the history and experience that you can only have at Churchill Downs. The multi-media show in the Great Hall is a don't miss when visiting Louisville. There is nothing in the world like Derby day - & this presentation makes it real!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Excellent walking tour of Churchill Downs, museum has a great historical tour. Cafe is so so, but is reasonable priced. A bit pricey at $13 each.

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