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Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum
Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum Review
Exhibits here recount the history of America's oldest sporting event and include a surround-sound film of the race. Admission includes a tour of the historic racetrack; in summer visitors can tour the stable areas as well. The café overlooks a paddock occupied by a retired racehorse.
- Address: 704 Central Ave., Louisville, KY | Map It
- Phone: 502/637-1111
- Cost: $10
- Hours: Mar. 15--Nov. 30, Mon.--Sat. 8--5, Sun. 11--5; Dec. 1--Mar. 14, Mon.--Sat. 9--5, Sun. 11--5
- Website: www.derbymuseum.org
- Location: Louisville
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