See for yourself the world-famous Churchill Downs Racetrack! Walk through the Grandstands where thousands of people roar with excitement on Derby day. Your Tour Guide will lead you to the rail of the legendary dirt track where every Derby winner has raced, from Aristides, to Secretariat, and many more. All General Admission visits to the Kentucky Derby Museum include: Access to two floors of family-friendly interactive exhibits, A viewing of “The Greatest Race”, a Guided Track Visit of Churchill Downs, Access to our Store, and the Derby Café & Bourbon Bar. 2 Hours recommended | Group Rate: $17/Adult | $11/Child K-8th Grade

There's no experience quite like a once-in-a-lifetime chance to spend a morning on a private backside tour at Churchill Downs Racetrack. Your group will get a behind the scenes view of Thoroughbred racing at the "World's Most Legendary Racetrack.” Along with more than 1,400 stalls that are mostly all full during the peak season, enjoy breakfast in the Horsemen’s Track Kitchen, see the horses training rail side, catch them during a bath and learn about life at the track. 75-minute tour | Monday-Friday at 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM | 3+ hours for Backstretch Breakfast Tour & Museum General Admission | Group Rate: $46/Adult | $40/Child K-8th Grade

Start your day railside at the track! Experience the thrilling sound of hooves pounding the dirt as horses and jockeys train right in front of you! You’ll see horses gallop past at speeds up to 40 miles per hour! Your guide will share the ins and outs of training world-class Thoroughbreds while you also visit the Churchill Downs Grandstand. Be sure to have your camera ready – seeing these incredible athletes working out beneath the historic Twin Spires™ is a memory you’ll want to hold onto forever. The Thoroughbred Workout Tour is a great tour for horse lovers, but please note that guests will not be able to touch the horses. (Thoroughbred Workout Tour replaces the Guided Track Visit) 50-minute tour | Monday-Friday at 7:15 AM | 2.5 hours for Thoroughbred Workout Tour & Museum General Admission | Group Rate: $27/Adult | $15/Child K-8th Grade

Did you know there’s a vibrant community of horses and horsemen who live and work on the Backside of Churchill Downs? (Yes, there’s even a church onsite!) In this guided tour, you'll walk among the signature green-roofed barns that are home to 1,400 horses during the racing and training season. In addition to seeing horses, you’ll also learn a bit about careers in the industry. Hear from a special guest about the business side of caring for and training these world-class Thoroughbreds. 75-minute tour | Tuesday-Friday at 1:30 PM | 3+ hours for Backstretch Tour & Museum General Admission | Group Rate: $39/Adult | $34/Child K-8th Grade

Visit the racetrack’s amazing 12,000-square-foot Horticultural Center and learn first-hand what it takes to keep the grounds beautiful on Kentucky Derby Day and year-round from Churchill Downs Horticulture Director Matt Bizzell. 60-minute visit | Greenhouse visit available: Monday: 9:00 AM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM, Friday: 1:00 PM. | 3+ hours for Greenhouse Visit & Museum General Admission | Group Rate: $34/Adult | $29/Child K-8th Grade

Four-leaf clovers, rabbit's feet, heads-up pennies — all lucky charms for many people. Another common lucky charm? The horseshoe. Often seen hanging over the entrance of a home, are thought to bring good luck and protection. Drop by the Pollard Gallery during your museum visit and each guest will have the opportunity to decorate and take home their very own, FFA themed, lucky horseshoe souvenir. Activity takes approximately 30-minutes.