From a foal’s first steps to the final turn of the track at Churchill Downs, you’ll be able to explore every facet of a Thoroughbred’s life on the Hermitage Farm / Derby Museum Tour. This is an all-day, immersive experience which takes you from the Museum to the Farm and will leave you with a new-found love and appreciation for all things horse racing. Tickets & schedule available on the Hermitage Farm website.
Hermitage Farm Tour Schedule:
Wednesday - Saturday
Kentucky Derby Museum and Hermitage Farm
Full Day
All ages!
Not Wheelchair accessible
Includes stairs
Approximately .75 miles of walking
To book, please visit the Hermitage Farm Website:
Adults, $90 | Seniors (65+), $80 | Young Adults (13-20), $65 | Children (6-12), $50 | Children (5 & Under), $10
Purchase Tickets
| 9:00 a.m. | Arrive at the Kentucky Derby Museum and check in at the front desk |
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| 9:10 a.m. | “The Greatest Race” Film - An 18-minute, 360° experience that will send your heart racing and emotions soaring |
| 9:30 a.m. | Guided Track Visit of Churchill Downs |
| 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Visit Museum exhibits and explore the KDM Store |
| 11:30 a.m. | Leave KDM and drive to Hermitage Farm |
| 12:00 p.m. | Arrive at Hermitage Farm, meet tour guide |
| 12:00 p.m. | Garden Tour: Stroll through the farms gardens and greenhouse to discover how beauty and sustainability come together at Hermitage Farm |
| 12:30 p.m. | Hermitage Film: Enjoy a short film introducing you to the rich history and way of life on this sprawling 700 acres of Kentucky horse land |
| 12:45 p.m. | Farm Fresh Lunch: Enjoy a delicious farm to table lunch in the award winning restaurant, Barn8 |
| 1:15 p.m. | Bourbon Experience: Experience a carefully curated flight of three Kentucky Bourbons |
| 1:45 p.m. | Walking Tour: Take a short ride on a haywagon to the Stud Barn for a guided walking tour of the grounds & meet the horses *Tours are rain or shine. Umbrellas are prohibited on all horse tours – please dress for the weather! |
| 3:15 p.m. | Return to Welcome Center & Depart Hermitage Farm |