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Early Closing
The Museum will close early on February 24th at 2pm for a private event. The Gift Shop & Derby Cafe will remain open during regular hours. The last showing of the 360 film "The Greatest Race" will be at 1:10pm. The last Behind the Scenes Tour will leave at 1pm. Historic Walking Tours will be available after 2pm for a $5 charge.
Traffic Warning:
Please be advised that the
I-64 bridge, spanning the Ohio River connecting Indiana and Kentucky has been recently closed for structural repair. You may want to plan at least 30 additional minutes to arrive at the museum on schedule. For more bridge closure information please visit: louisvilleky.gov
Guest Services:
The Museum and the Historic Walking Tour are wheelchair accessible.
An induction loop is available for the hearing impaired. If requested at least 10 days prior to your visit, the Museum will provide a sign language interpreter.
Historic Walking Tour
30 minutes
Free with Museum Admission
Available year-round (some restrictions apply)
Guided tour of general admission areas of Churchill Downs
No reservation needed
Behind the Scenes Walking Tour
1 hour 30 minutes
$11.00 per person (children 4 and under FREE)
Museum Admission Required
Available only on non-race days
Guided tour of exclusive areas of Churchill Downs
Reservations recommended
Barn and Backside Van Tour (currently unavailable)
1 hour
$11.00 per person (children 4 and under FREE)
Museum Admission Required
Available March 15 - November 30 (some restrictions apply)
Guided van tour of the barn area of Churchill Downs
Reservations recommended
Horses & Haunts Tour
1 hour 30 minutes
$15.00 per person
Available the 3rd Thursday of every month
(additional dates in October)
Guided spooky, evening tour of exclusive areas of Churchill Downs
Reservations required
Call (502) 637-1111 ext 220 for tour reservations.
Advanced booking for all Kentucky Derby Museum tours are available with a credit card to hold your reservation. We require 24 hours notice, prior to tour departure time, for any and all reservation cancellations. Any cancellations under the 24 hours notice will be charged for reservations in full.
Group Discounts:
Bringing a group of 15 or more? Click here for Group Tour information.
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.
