Located on Central Avenue, adjacent to Churchill Downs, this museum showcases the Thoroughbred industry and the Kentucky Derby. Three floors of displays include racing artifacts and a Thoroughbred exhibit. Highlights include computerized hands-on equipment and a 360 degree audio-visual re-creation of Kentucky Derby Day. A 30 minute walking tour of Churchill Downs is offered. Food is available. Open daily 9am-5pm; closed Oaks and Derby Days.
Location:
704 Central Ave., Louisville Kentucky 40208
Telephone
502-637-1111
Other Sports and Sporting Events nearby:
(Louisville) Balloon Odyssey
(Louisville) Churchill Downs
(Corydon) Harrison/Wyandotte Complex
(Louisville) Kentucky Derby Museum
(Orleans) Lost River Game Farm
(Paoli) Ski & Snowboard Paoli Peaks
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04/22 Coming to The Louisville area
Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair Cincinnati OH May4 The Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair is a combination of nearly 50 local clay artisans who exhibits and sells their unique ceramic creations.
Smokin' on the Water - BBQ Festival By The Lake Liberty IN May4-5 Arts, Crafts, and Antiques of all kinds are permitted and desired. Lawn Equipment, Golf Carts, Personal Mobility Devices, Home Healthcare Products, ATVs, RVs, Vehicles, Boats, Outdoor Cooking Equipment, and Sporting Goods are also permitted and desired.
Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Bloomington IN May10 The annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival celebrates the diversity, beauty, and joy of music and arts from cultures around the world.
International Bar-B-Q Festival Owensboro KY May10-11 The Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity when cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue.
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh IN May17-18 There will be non stop jazz, wonderful wines, great food, and the opportunity to browse and purchase local art. All of this overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park.
Stucky Music Festival Park City KY May17-18 It is a hard economic time and Stucky Musical Festival would like to remain a low cost event that gives both musicians and local companies a place to promote themselves, as well as sell their merchandise. Proceeds will go to growing this festival so that it can continue on and to a local charity that helps children have opportunity to participate in music and art.
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