• Welcome FFA Groups October 19-24

  • We look forward to welcoming groups from the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo!

    OCTOBER 19-24

    We’ve curated a special week of tours and activities specifically for FFA groups.

    How to Reserve Your Spots: Review the offerings below, select your preferred visit date, and choose the number of tickets needed. Remaining spots are shown next to each option.

    Important Details:

    • Deadlines: Final attendance and payment are due 10 business days prior to your visit.
    • Small Groups (<10): Please purchase tickets directly through our Public Tour Webpage.
    • Sales Tax: The Kentucky Derby Museum does not charge sales tax on admission. Pricing below is all enclusive.
    • Timezone: The Kentucky Derby Museum is in the Eastern Time Zone.
    • Questions: Visit our FAQ & Contact Us Webpage for more details about your visit.

  • FFA Week Tour Options

    All Specialty Tour pricing also includes Museum General Admission
  • BACKSTRETCH BREAKFAST TOUR & MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION

    BACKSTRETCH BREAKFAST TOUR & MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION

    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 nearly 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. 60-minute tour | Monday-Saturday at 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM | 3+ hours recommended for Backstretch Breakfast Tour & Museum General Admission | Hot Breakfast Included | Group Rate: $47/Adult | $40/Child K-8th Grade
  • THOROUGHBRED WORKOUT TOUR & MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION

    THOROUGHBRED WORKOUT TOUR & MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION

    Start your day with 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 Grandstands. 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) 45-minute tour | Monday-Saturday at 7:15 AM | 2.5 hours recommended for Thoroughbred Workout Tour & Museum General Admission | Group Rate: $28/Adult | $21/Child K-8th Grade
  • MORNING WORKS TOUR & MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION

    MORNING WORKS TOUR & MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION

    Arrive early for one of the first few Guided Track Visits of the day! Catch a glimpse of horses training while visiting 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. 25-minute tour | Monday-Saturday | Tours depart 8 AM - 9:30 AM | 2-hours recommended for Morning Works Museum General Admission | Group Rate: $20/Adult | $13/Child K-8th Grade
  • GREENHOUSE VISIT & MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION

    GREENHOUSE VISIT & MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION

    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, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 AM | 3+ hours recommended for Greenhouse Visit & Museum General Admission | Group Rate: $28/Adult | $21/Child K-8th Grade
  • BACKSTRETCH CAREERS- AFTERNOON TOUR & MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION

    BACKSTRETCH CAREERS- AFTERNOON TOUR & MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION

    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 special guests about the business side of caring for and training these world-class Thoroughbreds. 90-minute tour | Tuesday - Friday at 1:15 PM | 3.5+ hours recommended for Backstretch Careers Afternoon Tour & Museum General Admission | Group Rate: $33/Adult | $23/Child K-8th Grade

  • MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION (Includes Guided Track Visit)

    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 25-minute Guided Track Visit of Churchill Downs (tours depart 10am-4:30pm), access to the Museum Store, and the Derby Café & Bourbon Bar. 2-hours recommended for Museum General Admission | Group Rate: $18/Adult | $11/Child K-8th Grade
    MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION (Includes Guided Track Visit)

  • FFA Walkup Education Sessions Included with Museum Visits
    Tuesday-Friday: Various Times Throughout the Day

    Horse Anatomy: Guests will get to ask questions, learn facts, and touch real horse organs!
    Horseman Talk: Guests will get to ask questions, learn facts, and touch tools of the trade!

  • FFA Week Optional Add-On Activity

  • LUCKY SHOES | Monday - Friday | 11am-4:00pm | $10pp

    LUCKY SHOES | Monday - Friday | 11am-4:00pm | $10pp

    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, they are thought to bring good luck and protection. Drop by the Oaks Terrace 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. Activity station open daily 10 AM - 4 PM | $10pp if paid in advance | $12pp if purchased onsite

  • Tour Selection and Booking Information

    • Small Groups (<10): Please purchase tickets directly through our Public Tour Webpage.
    • Additional Dates: Booking a date not listed below? Click here to reserve.
  • Select a 2026 visit date, then add the number of tickets needed for your tour selection.:*
    • Monday, October 19th - FFA Tour Options  

    • To make a reservation, you must select the number of tickets needed from a specific tour/time option below.

      Reservation requests without a tour/time selection will not be processed.

    • FFA Specialty Tour Selection - 10/19

      Specialty Tours also include Museum General Admission.

    • Museum General Admission - 10/19

      If you selected a specialty tour from above, do not make a selection below.

    • Additional Options - 10/19

    • Tuesday, October 20th - FFA Tour Options  

    • FFA Specialty Tour Selection - 10/20

      Specialty Tours also include Museum General Admission.

    • Museum General Admission - 10/20

      If you selected a specialty tour from above, do not make a selection below.

    • Additional Options - 10/20

    • Wednesday, October 21st - FFA Tour Options  

    • FFA Specialty Tour Selection - 10/21

      Specialty Tours also include Museum General Admission.

    • Museum General Admission - 10/21

      If you selected a specialty tour from above, do not make a selection below.

    • Additional Options - 10/21

    • Thursday, October 22nd - FFA Tour Options  

    • FFA Specialty Tour Selection - 10/22

      Specialty Tours also include Museum General Admission.

    • Museum General Admission - 10/22

      If you selected a specialty tour from above, do not make a selection below.

    • Additional Options - 10/22

    • Friday, October 23rd - FFA Tour Options  

    • FFA Specialty Tour Selection - 10/23

      Specialty Tours also include Museum General Admission.

    • Museum General Admission - 10/23

      If you selected a specialty tour from above, do not make a selection below.

    • Additional Options - 10/23

    • Saturday, October 24th - FFA Tour Options  

    • FFA Specialty Tour Selection - 10/24

      Specialty Tours also include Museum General Admission.

    • Museum General Admission - 10/24

      If you selected a specialty tour from above, do not make a selection below.
    • GROUP INFORMATION 
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.

    • Thank you for including the Kentucky Derby Museum in your group's travel plans. Reservations will be confirmed via email by the Group Sales Department within 2 business days. For more information on our Group Tour Options, please visit our Group Tour Webpage or email emunson@derbymuseum.org

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