Barn & Backside Tour

October 12, 2026 7:30 AM — 3:30 PM
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Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central Avenue Louisville, Kentucky 40208
Katie Cadena
E:kcadena@derbymuseum.org
P:(502) 637-1111
Admission: starting at $25

Did you know there’s a vibrant community of horses and horsemen who live and work on the Backside of Churchill Downs? (Yes, there’s even a church onsite!) In this guided van tour, you'll ride among the signature green-roofed barns that are home to 1,400 horses during the racing and training season. In addition to the horses, you’ll also see some of the hundreds of people who live and work on the Backside as they care for and train the world-class Thoroughbreds. You never know who you may see on the Backside – a legendary Derby trainer or even next year’s Triple Crown winner! Bring your camera for panoramic views of the racetrack, Grandstand, and the historic Twin Spires™.