NMRHOF Closed for Renovation Dec. 28-April 30

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be closed to the public from Dec. 28 through April 30, 2027, for the renovation and reimagining of gallery space and new exhibition installations. It will re-open for its annual Kentucky Derby Party on May 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Museum will then be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning May 2 through Labor Day. During the closure period, there will be several events and on-site programs for guests to attend, including: Jan. 13, 2027 -- Equine Eyes lecture and demonstration, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 2027 -- Countdown to the Triple Crown winter auction and fundraiser, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 10, 2027 -- The Forgotten Foundation: Black Equestrians in the United States lecture, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. March 10, 2027 -- Track to Change: Racing in 20th Century America lecture, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. April 14, 2027 -- Track to Trench: The Civil War on the Turf lecture, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. April 28, 2027 -- The Thoroughbred Gallery Unveiling Private Member Reception, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The lectures on Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, and April 14 will be led by Dr. Eric Ross, the Museum's educator. They are free to attend for Museum members and $5 for non-members. The April 28 unveiling and reception for The Thoroughbred gallery is an exclusive event for Museum members. To learn more about membership or sign up, visit https://racingmuseum.org/support#membership. More details about the Countdown to the Triple Crown event and the 11th Annual Derby Party will be announced soon.