Kentucky Derby Museum

Local nameKentucky Derby Museum
LocationLouisville, Kentucky

The Kentucky Derby Museum is an American Thoroughbred horse racing museum located on the grounds of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Dedicated to preserving the history of the Kentucky Derby, it first opened its doors to the public in the spring of 1985. Much of its early funding came from a donation from the estate of James Graham Brown.

The museum consists of two floors of exhibit space, including a 360-degree theater that shows the HD film The Greatest Race. Through the film and exhibits, visitors can learn what goes into the breeding and training of a young foal and the path it takes to the Kentucky Derby's winner circle. Every Kentucky Derby win is honored in the Warner L.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentucky_Derby_Museum

Phone +1 502 637 1111

Address 704 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208, USA

Coordinates 38°12'19.534" N -85°46'15.265" E

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