Upcoming Events

Mint Julep University

When you're done with this experience, you'll be an expert on Kentucky's famous drink - the Mint Julep! You'll be able to brag to your friends that you...

Little Loomhouse Tours

Little Loomhouse Tour Options Fiber & Spinning Tour In this 20 minute hands-on tour, we will explore the history and current practice of spinning natural...

Derby Season Tours

Experience the thrill of Derby season like never before with a Derby Season Tour! Go behind the scenes at Churchill Downs®, walk through the historic barns and...

Dawn at the Downs

Dawn at the Downs is a cherished tradition for both Louisvillians and visitors alike. Racing fans gather to watch Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders...

Derby Fashion & Hat Workshop

Discover the evolution of Derby fashion in our "Fashion Through the Decades" workshop. Immerse yourself in the history and stories of influential women like...

Little Loomhouse Tours

Little Loomhouse Tour Options Fiber & Spinning Tour In this 20 minute hands-on tour, we will explore the history and current practice of spinning natural...

Kentucky Derby Museum Ball - Ruby Jubilee

Mark your calendars for April 25, 2025, and join us at the Kentucky Derby Museum Ball: Ruby Jubilee for an extraordinary evening of bold elegance as we...

Derby Season Tours

Experience the thrill of Derby season like never before with a Derby Season Tour! Go behind the scenes at Churchill Downs®, walk through the historic barns and...

Dawn at the Downs

Dawn at the Downs is a cherished tradition for both Louisvillians and visitors alike. Racing fans gather to watch Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders...

Bourbon & Bridles Experience

What do you get when you pour a jigger of Bourbon, add a dash of Thoroughbreds, and mix in a Mint Julep cup? The complete Bourbon and Bridles Experience....

Jubilee Ball & Backstretch Party

Celebrate Kentucky Derby Museum's 40th Anniversary with a sparkling evening of cocktails, dinner, music, and dancing at this year’s Kentucky Derby Museum Ball....

Dwight Yoakam

Raised on the Bakersfield honky tonk of Buck Owens and traditional country like Johnny Cash and Hank Williams, Dwight Yoakam has created more than a dozen...