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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 38 attractions in Louisville
Traveler Description: Three floors dedicated to thoroughbred racing! Heaven for Derby fans.
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Attraction type: Sports museum
Address: 704 Central Avenue Louisville, KY 40208
Tel: 502 637 7097

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Reviews of Kentucky Derby Museum

( 1-5 of 5 )
“Great Museum”
5 of 5 stars
myrtle_blue
San Diego, California
Dec 1, 2007

Enjoyed this very much. I especially liked the circular theater that shows derby day. My niece enjoyed the game where you learn to race a horse. more

“A trip back in time for Derby lovers”
5 of 5 stars
snipinfool
Mandeville, Louisiana
Aug 7, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

We enjoyed our recent visit to the Kentucky Derby Musuem. My family loved the interactive exhibits such as sitting on a horse in the starting gate, posing next to Street Sense in the winners circle and the simulated betting. The museum had videos of past Derby races and I was able to see Secretariat win again. The museum offers a... more

“Enjoyable”
4 of 5 stars
sue0208
Ohio
Jul 8, 2007

My daughters were completely thrilled with the Kentucky Derby Museum. The Greatest Race film was in a circular theater and was nicely done. The visual and sound effects were amazing. I have to say we saw no tour guides. Churchill Downs was so packed that we did not get to see the winner's circle or the old thoroughbred and miniature... more

“Beautiful museum”
5 of 5 stars
Gourmand
Phoenix, Arizona
Apr 29, 2006
1/2 found this review helpful

Although I got to see this museum at night for a party, I fully recognized the museum itself is just beautiful with mult-media exhibits. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the Derby and horses. more

“Amazing Place!”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Dec 11, 2001
1/8 found this review helpful

The place to be to learn more about the Kentucky Derby. Wonderful day! more

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704 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208
Tel: 502 637 7097