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Kentucky Derby Museum: Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 38 attractions in Louisville
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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

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“A lot of fun to be had”

Kentucky Derby Museum

5 of 5 stars
LOUISVILLE, KY
Jul 20, 2008

I just took my preschool aged son there on a field trip and we had such an enjoyable time. There are interactive displays that he loved plus a 360* screen they show a short film on. A lot of history there and we also did a walking tour around teh track and the kids got to stand in teh winners circle. A must see for Derby fans..

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“Great Museum”

Kentucky Derby Museum

5 of 5 stars
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.

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“A trip back in time for Derby lovers”

Kentucky Derby Museum

5 of 5 stars
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 30 minute free tour of Chruchill Downs that was very informative. I am happy we took the hour drive over from Lexington to visit.

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“Enjoyable”

Kentucky Derby Museum

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 pony. There was also not many places to sit and rest in the museum, but the museum was very cool and quiet. On the plus side, the past winners' trophies were really something to see.

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“Beautiful museum”

Kentucky Derby Museum

5 of 5 stars
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.

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Kentucky Derby Museum Address

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