Kentucky Derby Museum
Discover one of Louisville’s top attractions and experience the thrill of the Kentucky Derby year-round at Kentucky Derby Museum. Your ticket includes: •Two floors of self-guided exhibits showcasing over 150 years of racing history. • An 18-minute immersive film, The Greatest Race, shown in a 360° theater. • A Guided Track Visit to the legendary Churchill Downs Racetrack (scheduled upon check-in). For an even deeper behind-the-scenes experience, specialty tours offer exclusive access to areas normally closed to the public—including the Barn and Backside of Churchill Downs. Start your day by watching racehorses train at sunrise and immerse yourself in the daily rhythm of life on the backside, where the heart of racing beats quietly but powerfully. Among the specialty offerings, the Bourbon and Bridles Tour stands out. Explore the rich connection between two Kentucky icons—Thoroughbreds and Bourbon—while enjoying a curated bourbon flight and tasting. You’ll even get the chance to craft your own Mint Julep, the signature drink of Derby Day. Visit the Kentucky Derby Museum Store for exclusive merchandise, Derby glasses, and local goods. Then relax at the Derby Café & Bourbon Bar, where you can enjoy Kentucky favorites and sip on the iconic Mint Julep. Summer Hours (March 24 to November 30) Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Winter Hours (December 1 to March 23) Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Total Square Footage: 20000
Virtual Tour
Amenities
- Family Friendly
Meeting Spaces
Derby Cafe
- Occupancy: 50 - 250
- Area: 1,800 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 50 | 1,800 sq ft |
| Custom | 250 | 1,800 sq ft |
First Floor Buyout
- Occupancy: 650 - 1500
- Area: 0 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 650 | 0 sq ft |
| Custom | 1500 | 0 sq ft |
Night at the Museum -All Spaces
- Occupancy: 1000 - 2000
- Area: 0 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 1000 | 0 sq ft |
| Custom | 2000 | 0 sq ft |
Oaks Garden Terrace
- Occupancy: 250 - 500
- Area: 7,300 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 400 | 7,300 sq ft |
| Theater | 500 | 7,300 sq ft |
| Classroom | 250 | 7,300 sq ft |
| Custom | 350 | 7,300 sq ft |
Pollard Gallery
- Occupancy: 120 - 1500
- Area: 2,400 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 120 | 2,400 sq ft |
| Theater | 1500 | 2,400 sq ft |
| Custom | 250 | 2,400 sq ft |
Second Floor Gallery
- Occupancy: 120 - 350
- Area: 3,000 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 180 | 3,000 sq ft |
| Theater | 275 | 3,000 sq ft |
| Classroom | 120 | 3,000 sq ft |
| Custom | 350 | 3,000 sq ft |
The Great Hall
- Occupancy: 250 - 400
- Area: 3,350 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 250 | 3,350 sq ft |
| Custom | 400 | 3,350 sq ft |
The Great Hall & Exhibits
- Occupancy: 210 - 600
- Area: 3,700 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 210 | 3,700 sq ft |
| Theater | 300 | 3,700 sq ft |
| Custom | 600 | 3,700 sq ft |
William Ray
- Occupancy: 130 - 250
- Area: 1,990 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 130 | 1,990 sq ft |
| Custom | 250 | 1,990 sq ft |
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