Kentucky Derby Museum

Whether you're a horseracing fanatic or just curious about the Kentucky Derby - we can't wait to welcome you?through our doors this year! We have all the history you'll need to prepare for The Greatest Race! ???? #DerbyMuseum #KYDerby #KentuckyDerby #Derby150

???? Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the museum! ???? As we gather with loved ones and reflect on all that we're thankful for this season, we're grateful for the rich history, traditions, and community that make the Kentucky Derby so special. From the excitement of the race to the joy of sharing these moments with all of you, we're thankful for every person who walks through our doors and shares in the magic of the Derby. May your day be filled with good food, great company, and plenty of reasons to celebrate! ???? #HappyThanksgiving #KentuckyDerby #Thanksgiving2024

??We are less than a week away from the 2nd annual Derby in December!! With Kentucky Derby Festival and Churchill Downs Racetrack partnering with the museum for this free event, there are so many highlights to this year's celebration. One of the most anticipated events will be KDF's unveiling of the 2025 Pegasus Pin! A beloved collector's item, the pin is always a much-anticipated symbol of the season. The first 100 guests through our doors on Dec. 3 will even get a commemorative version of the 2025 pin! You can also check out this large collection of pins that are on display at the museum year-round. ?? #DerbyMuseum #DerbyInDecember

?? ?? It's back-to-back happy birthdays in the Derby-verse! Today, we'd love for you to join us in wishing Derby-winning jockey Jorge Chavez a happy birthday! Chavez won the Derby aboard Monarchos in 2001 and was nominated for the Hall of Fame in 2024. ?? : Churchill Downs Racetrack #DerbyMuseum #KentuckyDerby

Join us in wishing a happy birthday to Hall of Fame jockey John R. Velazquez! He's a 3X Derby winner, including this 2017 run on Always Dreaming. Happy Birthday! ?? ?? #DerbyMuseum #KentuckyDerby

?? | 1937 | Kentucky Derby | ?? What a view! #PhotoFindFriday #Derby #DerbyMuseum ?? : Churchill Downs Racetrack

???? We're so excited to unveil a new art exhibit at Derby in December this year, featuring never-before-seen photos by iconic photographer Dan Dry, who has captured nearly 50 Kentucky Derbys! Installation is underway, and we can’t wait for you to see it! Join us on Dec. 3 for a special celebration where attendees can be part of the art by contributing to a photo mosaic. See you there! ???? #DerbyMuseum #DerbyInDecember #photographer #photography #ArtGallery

??? What an incredible year it has been for the Kentucky Derby Museum! ??? We are proud to share that we’ve received 13 marketing, communications, and PR awards from the Public Relations Society of America - Bluegrass Chapter and the Kentucky Travel Industry Association. These honors are a testament to the impactful projects we've had the privilege to work on this year. As always, we remain committed to being the only place where you can Derby every day. We look forward to welcoming you in the coming year as the Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary and invites you to create your own unforgettable Derby memories! #KTIAC2024 #PRSA

????We had such a wonderful evening last night celebrating our two 2024 Louisville Tourism Annual Gala & ROSE Awards nominees, Brent Dodge and Diana Dillman! Big congratulations to all the winners! ????

??Bringing some early holiday cheer to your feeds today!?? For the first time ever, the museum has worked to craft a custom snow globe, and they have arrived! You can grab one in the museum store or online. #DerbyMuseum #DerbyGifts #HappyHolidays