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!
Date | Museum Hours | Museum Guest Parking Location |
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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.
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
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.