Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville

Name: Kentucky Derby Museum
Address: 704 Central Ave, Louisville, 40208-1212, United States
Telephone: +1 502-637-1111

#20 among attractions in Louisville

Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place, Event space

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 38°12'19"N, 85°46'16"W

Address

704 Central AveSouth Side (South Louisville)Louisville 40208-1212 United States

Contact

+1 502-637-1111

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Day trips

Kentucky Derby Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Churchill Downs, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Speed Art Museum, Holy Name.

~930 ftS
Legendary horse-racing track
Churchill Downs, Louisville
5 min walk • Churchill Downs, located in the vibrant city of Louisville, Kentucky, stands as an iconic landmark in the world of horse racing. This legendary racecourse, known for its rich history and tradition, is the hallowed ground of the Kentucky Derby, often referred to as "The...
0.7 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Louisville
17 min walk • Cardinal Stadium, formerly known as Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, is a football stadium located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, on the southern end of the campus of the University of Louisville.
1 miNE
Museum, Public art, Art museum
Speed Art Museum, Louisville
27 min walk • The Speed Art Museum, originally known as the J.B. Speed Memorial Museum, now colloquially referred to as the Speed by locals, is the oldest, largest, and foremost museum of art in Kentucky.
0.4 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Name, Louisville
10 min walk • Holy Name Church Rectory, Convent and School is a historic church at 2920 and 2914 S. 3rd Street and 2911 and 2921 S. 4th Street in Louisville, Kentucky. It was built in 1902 and added to the National Register in 1982.
1 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Epworth Methodist Evangelical Church, Louisville
27 min walk • Epworth Methodist Evangelical Church, also known as Trinity Baptist Temple, is a historic Gothic Revival church at 412 M. Street in Louisville, Kentucky. It was built in 1895 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is a one-story gable-front building.
1.3 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Storm Chaser Roller Coaster, Louisville
34 min walk • Storm Chaser is a steel roller coaster located at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Designed by Alan Schilke and manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction at an estimated cost of $10 million, the ride opened to the public on April 30, 2016.
0.9 miNE
Monuments and statues
The Thinker, Louisville
23 min walk • The Thinker is a bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin, usually placed on a stone pedestal. The work depicts a nude male figure of heroic size sitting on a rock. He is seen leaning over, his right elbow placed on his left thigh, holding the weight of his chin on the back of his right hand.
1 miNE
Library
Ekstrom Library, Louisville
26 min walk • The William F. Ekstrom Library is the main branch of the University of Louisville Libraries system. Located on the university's Belknap Campus in Louisville, Kentucky, Ekstrom Library contains collections in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
0.7 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Immanuel Chapel Protestant Episcopal Church, Louisville
19 min walk • The Immanuel Chapel Protestant Episcopal Church in Louisville, Kentucky, which has also been known as Emmanuel Episcopal Church, is a historic church at 410 Fairmont Avenue.
0.5 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Baseball
Jim Patterson Stadium, Louisville
13 min walk • Jim Patterson Stadium is a baseball stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. It is the home field of the University of Louisville Cardinals college baseball team.
~1410 ftNE
Neighbourhood
South Louisville, Louisville
7 min walk • South Louisville is a neighborhood two miles south of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, US. "South Louisville" or "South Side" is also used to describe the entire area of Southern Louisville.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kentucky Derby Museum open?

Kentucky Derby Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kentucky Derby Museum?

Nearby attractions include Churchill Downs, Louisville (5 min walk), South Louisville, Louisville (7 min walk), Holy Name, Louisville (10 min walk), Taylor-Berry, Louisville (17 min walk).

How to get to Kentucky Derby Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kentucky Derby Museum:

Bus

Taylor / Lilian • Lines: 29East Bardstown Rd, 29East Oxmoor, 29West Bardstown Rd, 29West Oxmoor (7 min walk)