Happy birthday, Kentucky Derby Museum.
The popular tourist attraction located on the grounds of historic Churchill Downs turned 40 this week.
“This anniversary is deeply personal to so many of us,” said Patrick Armstrong, Kentucky Derby Museum president + CEO.
Here’s a look at the history of the museum by the numbers:
- 7.2 million — how many guests have visited the museum since it opened back in 1985
- $10 million — the amount invested in exhibit upgrades + facility improvements in the last 10 years alone
- $2.3 million — the price tag on a renovation to upgrade theater projection, soundtrack, and lighting systems
Just in time for Derby, the museum has re-cut “The Greatest Race,” shown daily to visitors in the museum’s 360° theater.
Your general admission ticket to the museum also gets you a guided tour of Churchill Downs, and access to two floors of exhibits.
Pro tip: If you want to visit during Derby week, get your tickets in advance.
