Directions to the Kentucky Derby Museum

704 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208

 

Please allow additional time for walk to the Museum

Guest Parking During Derby Season

As we gear up for Derby, the Churchill Downs property—including large portions of the parking lot—transforms into fenced-off event spaces. Because of this, guest parking availability is limited and can vary day by day. If you're planning to visit between April 25 and May 5, please use the chart below as a guide to help plan your arrival. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this exciting time of year!

DateMuseum HoursMuseum Guest Parking Location
Friday, April 25 8 AM-2 PM (early closure) Back of Black Lot, Green Lot
Saturday, April 26 11 AM-5 PM (opening late) *KEC Shuttle, Park in Lot H
Sunday, April 27 8 AM-5 PM Back of Black Lot, Green Lot Enter off of Taylor Blvd at Racine
Monday, April 28 8 AM-5 PM Back of Black Lot, Green Lot Enter off of Taylor Blvd at Racine
Tuesday, April 29 8 AM-5 PM *KEC Shuttle; The Shuttle depot for guests is located in Lot H. Guests may be directed to park in Lot H or one of the surrounding lots. ADA parking is in Lot G. Be prepared that there may be a short walk to the bus.
Wednesday, April 30 8 AM-5 PM *KEC Shuttle; The Shuttle depot for guests is located in Lot H. Guests may be directed to park in Lot H or one of the surrounding lots. ADA parking is in Lot G. Be prepared that there may be a short walk to the bus.
Thursday, May 1 Closed to the Public Closed to the Public
Friday, May 2 Closed to the Public Closed to the Public
Saturday, May 3 Closed to the Public Closed to the Public
Sunday, May 4 Open 9 AM-5 PM Red Lot, Back of Black Lot, Green Lot
Monday, May 5 8 AM-5 PM Red Lot, Back of Black Lot, Green Lot

*Kentucky Exposition Center will have free parking with free shuttles going to and from Churchill Downs.

(View picture of Churchill Downs parking lot map)


Kentucky Derby Museum Official Parking Instructions

The Red Lot closest to the Museum is available only on non-racing days. You may drop off guests in the round-a-bout in front of the Museum before parking.

On non-live racing days at Churchill Downs: Free Museum visitor parking in Red, White, & Black lots off Taylor Boulevard and Central Avenue in front of the Museum.

On live racing dates at Churchill Downs: Free Museum visitor parking in Black, Green, Orange, Yellow, & Turquoise lots off Taylor Boulevard and Central Avenue in front of the Museum. See calendar of live-racing dates here https://www.churchilldowns.com/calendar

**All information subject to change.**

View Churchill Downs Spring Meet Parking Information


Directions:

If using GPS, be sure to enter "Kentucky Derby Museum" into the location and not "Churchill Downs" for the most accurate directions to our entrance.

From Nashville: Take I-65 North to 264 West. Exit at the Taylor Boulevard Exit. Take a right on Taylor Boulevard and just before the fifth light at Central Avenue, take a right onto Racine Avenue to enter the parking lots.

From Lexington: 64 West to 264 West. Exit at the Taylor Boulevard Exit. Take a right on Taylor Boulevard and just before the fifth light at Central Avenue, take a right onto Racine Avenue to enter the parking lots.

From Cincinnati: I-71 South to 264 West. Pass the Airport. Exit at the Taylor Boulevard Exit. Take a right on Taylor Boulevard and just before the fifth light at Central Avenue, take a right onto Racine Avenue to enter the parking lots.

From Indianapolis/Downtown Louisville: From I-65 take Exit 132- Crittenden Drive. Turn right on Crittenden Drive. Then turn right on Central Avenue; continue down and take a left at Taylor Blvd, take first left onto Racine Avenue to enter the parking lots.