As the sporting event that Kentucky is most known for, if you are in the surrounding Louisville area it is a necessity to visit the Kentucky Derby Museum. This museum shows the full history of the historic event from all the way from the very first derby in 1875. All tours include a tour of Churchill Downs and provides access to the full grounds. The museum is open from 8am to 5pm every Monday through Saturday (exception to federal holidays) as well as Sundays from 11am to 5pm. Tickets to the museum cost $20 for adults with discounted pricing for youth and seniors. Located inside the museum are the Derby Cafe and the Bourbon Bar should you want food during your visit to the museum. For more information, visit https://www.derbymuseum.org/.
Churchill Downs, Central Avenue, Louisville, KY, USA
Distance: 0.14 mi (straight line)
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, Saint James Court, Louisville, KY, USA
Distance: 1.69 mi (straight line)
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Filson Historical Society, South 3rd Street, Louisville, KY, USA
Distance: 1.95 mi (straight line)
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Monnik Beer Company, East Burnett Avenue, Louisville, KY, USA
Distance: 2.10 mi (straight line)
George Rogers Clark Park, Thruston Avenue, Louisville, KY, USA
Distance: 2.48 mi (straight line)
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The Little Loomhouse, Kenwood Hill Road, Louisville, KY, USA
Distance: 3.28 mi (straight line)
Guided Tours Galleries and Venues
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411 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
Distance: 3.33 mi (straight line)
Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville, West Liberty Street, Louisville, KY, USA
Distance: 3.38 mi (straight line)
OVRDRIVE: Racing Sims, Axe Throwing, VR, Rage Room - Corporate, Group & Team Building Events, West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY, USA
Distance: 3.45 mi (straight line)
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, West Main Street, Louisville, KY, USA
Distance: 3.59 mi (straight line)
Guided Tours Shopping Museums and Interpretive Centers
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Frazier History Museum, West Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Distance: 3.63 mi (straight line)
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Kentucky Science Center, West Main Street, Louisville, KY, USA
Distance: 3.63 mi (straight line)
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Louisville Mega Cavern, Taylor Avenue, Louisville, KY, USA
Distance: 3.66 mi (straight line)
Muhammad Ali Center, North 6th Street, Louisville, KY, USA
Distance: 3.71 mi (straight line)
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York Statue on the Louisville Belvedere
Distance: 3.72 mi (straight line)
67VJ+P9, Louisville, KY 40204, USA
Distance: 3.90 mi (straight line)
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Cave Hill Cemetery & Arboretum, Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY, USA
Distance: 4.02 mi (straight line)
Waterfront Park, River Road, Louisville, KY, USA
Distance: 4.12 mi (straight line)
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