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Located near the heart of Louisville, KY, the Kentucky Derby Museum is a unique wedding venue that blends classic elegance with contemporary charm. Invite us to your big day and we'll make your wedding dreams a reality. From an elegant ceremony complete with 360° movie screens to project your story in The Great Hall to our brand new 2nd-floor event space to a fun and memorable reception throughout the Museum or in our climate-controlled and open-air Oaks Garden Terrace, our onsite wedding host will guide you effortlessly through the entire process for up to 2,000 guests. Proposal Packages - Bachelor(ette) Parties - Rehearsals - Ceremonies - Receptions
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity300+
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Historic Venue, Museum, Tented
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Kentucky Derby Museum Reviews
Allison Ferguson (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The Derby Museum went above and beyond what we asked for. The staff is so professional, timely, and kind. All questions were answered within one day, and it's clear they are very organized. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married in Louisville. Our out of town guests loved it too!
Reviewed on 19-11-2023
The Derby Museum went above and beyond what we asked for. The staff is so professional, timely, and kind. All questions were answered within one day, and it's clear they are very organized. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married in Louisville. Our out of town guests loved it too!
Reviewed on 19-11-2023
Amia Fore McKee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-11-2020
My husband and I could not have asked for a better experience than what the Kentucky Derby Museum provided for us. The entire staff were beyond amazing, making sure every detail of our vision was brought to life. The venue was stunning, the food was delicious and the setup was absolutely beautiful! Everything from the beginning to the end was done so effortlessly and we cannot thank each and every one of you enough for providing such exceptional service. We look forward to working with the KDM again in the future and highly recommend anyone looking for a venue for all occasions to consider the Kentucky Derby Museum!
Reviewed on 12-02-2021
Wedding Date 14-11-2020
My husband and I could not have asked for a better experience than what the Kentucky Derby Museum provided for us. The entire staff were beyond amazing, making sure every detail of our vision was brought to life. The venue was stunning, the food was delicious and the setup was absolutely beautiful! Everything from the beginning to the end was done so effortlessly and we cannot thank each and every one of you enough for providing such exceptional service. We look forward to working with the KDM again in the future and highly recommend anyone looking for a venue for all occasions to consider the Kentucky Derby Museum!
Reviewed on 12-02-2021
Morgan Hanka (not set) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2016
I got married 10-1-16 at the Derby muesum. They were very accommodating to a bride that was freaking out the whole time and very accommodating to the weather. Every guest has said what an awesome venue it was and how great the food was! Definitely the most magically day of my life.
Reviewed on 26-10-2016
Wedding Date 01-10-2016
I got married 10-1-16 at the Derby muesum. They were very accommodating to a bride that was freaking out the whole time and very accommodating to the weather. Every guest has said what an awesome venue it was and how great the food was! Definitely the most magically day of my life.
Reviewed on 26-10-2016
Cindy Frazier (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-06-2015
A lot of our guest were from out of town so we wanted to show off Kentucky and our beautiful Museum. We did the ceremony outside and the reception inside. During our cocktail hour our guest enjoyed drinks and appetizers while they toured the museum, opened only to our guest. Then the reception hall opened up and later we entered to the bugler, call to the post. It was beautifully set up. We played the 15 min movie on the 360* screen the circles the room and then froze the screen at the end to display red roses for the whole reception. The servers were wonderful and Carrie and Tori were very helpful and so nice. Food was wonderful! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 07-07-2015
Wedding Date 06-06-2015
A lot of our guest were from out of town so we wanted to show off Kentucky and our beautiful Museum. We did the ceremony outside and the reception inside. During our cocktail hour our guest enjoyed drinks and appetizers while they toured the museum, opened only to our guest. Then the reception hall opened up and later we entered to the bugler, call to the post. It was beautifully set up. We played the 15 min movie on the 360* screen the circles the room and then froze the screen at the end to display red roses for the whole reception. The servers were wonderful and Carrie and Tori were very helpful and so nice. Food was wonderful! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 07-07-2015
Heather Hunt (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-05-2015
We recently held our wedding reception at the Kentucky Derby Museum! The event went off without a hitch. The event coordinators with the museum were super helpful! They let us get things done far in advance so that we would not have to worry close to the day! It is clear they are professionals and know what they are doing. Sometimes it took a day or two to get ahold of them, but for us that was not a problem!\r\rWe sent our guests to Churchill Downs in between the wedding and the reception, so it was very convenient. After the track guests were able to make their way to the museum. Our out of town guest loved being able to wonder around the track and the museum. They found the exhibits to be a great way to help pass the time during cocktail hour.\r\rWe have only received amazing feedback from all of our guests!\rIf you are looking for a local feel and a great place for out of town guests, we would highly recommend using the Derby Museum for ant event!
Reviewed on 17-06-2015
Wedding Date 30-05-2015
We recently held our wedding reception at the Kentucky Derby Museum! The event went off without a hitch. The event coordinators with the museum were super helpful! They let us get things done far in advance so that we would not have to worry close to the day! It is clear they are professionals and know what they are doing. Sometimes it took a day or two to get ahold of them, but for us that was not a problem!\r\rWe sent our guests to Churchill Downs in between the wedding and the reception, so it was very convenient. After the track guests were able to make their way to the museum. Our out of town guest loved being able to wonder around the track and the museum. They found the exhibits to be a great way to help pass the time during cocktail hour.\r\rWe have only received amazing feedback from all of our guests!\rIf you are looking for a local feel and a great place for out of town guests, we would highly recommend using the Derby Museum for ant event!
Reviewed on 17-06-2015
Krista Parrott (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-03-2014
We had our wedding here and the venue was absolutely beautiful. I even got a few notes in the mail telling me what a great time they had at our wedding and how fabulous the food/venue was.\r\rThe staff was so helpful leading up to the wedding, and they never made me feel like an inconvenience. Trust me, I bugged these lovely people alot. \r\rThey did an excellent job helping coordinate and help with my set-up. I brought stuff there two days early, they helped me pack it into the museum and stored it for me (not that this was in a contract anywhere, but this is just a testament to how above and beyond their staff is). We did not use any type of a wedding planner. They provided me with a site coordinator and a door greater to watch the presents and make sure we didnt have any wedding crashers. During the event everything went perfectly smooth.\r\rA few notes on price. We paid basically admission cost per person to rent the museum. Note that our wedding was 3-15 which is NOT when the track is open, so I can't speak for how this would change during season. Also, there is ample free parking! \r\rThey have all the tables and either the white wood chairs or the black cushioned ones you can use for free. The dance floor and screen are both an additional 500$ each, unfortunately. At this point you must use their caterer for food and alc, The Silver Spoon. That's where things get expensive. But my gosh, the food is great. We got alot of complements on the food too, especially those bacon mango chutney apps, yum. They coordinate the rentals for you through reliable rentals for whatever else you might need. Basically just forward you the bill, but you can go to the shop and pick out tablecloths, plates etc if you want. \r
Reviewed on 15-05-2014
Wedding Date 15-03-2014
We had our wedding here and the venue was absolutely beautiful. I even got a few notes in the mail telling me what a great time they had at our wedding and how fabulous the food/venue was.\r\rThe staff was so helpful leading up to the wedding, and they never made me feel like an inconvenience. Trust me, I bugged these lovely people alot. \r\rThey did an excellent job helping coordinate and help with my set-up. I brought stuff there two days early, they helped me pack it into the museum and stored it for me (not that this was in a contract anywhere, but this is just a testament to how above and beyond their staff is). We did not use any type of a wedding planner. They provided me with a site coordinator and a door greater to watch the presents and make sure we didnt have any wedding crashers. During the event everything went perfectly smooth.\r\rA few notes on price. We paid basically admission cost per person to rent the museum. Note that our wedding was 3-15 which is NOT when the track is open, so I can't speak for how this would change during season. Also, there is ample free parking! \r\rThey have all the tables and either the white wood chairs or the black cushioned ones you can use for free. The dance floor and screen are both an additional 500$ each, unfortunately. At this point you must use their caterer for food and alc, The Silver Spoon. That's where things get expensive. But my gosh, the food is great. We got alot of complements on the food too, especially those bacon mango chutney apps, yum. They coordinate the rentals for you through reliable rentals for whatever else you might need. Basically just forward you the bill, but you can go to the shop and pick out tablecloths, plates etc if you want. \r
Reviewed on 15-05-2014
Amanda Belle Mackey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-09-2011
I was so grateful my husband's parents chose this for our rehearsal dinner. The space was lovely. The food was tasty. Our out of town guests loved experiencing a local landmark!
Reviewed on 12-10-2011
7 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.86 out of 5.0Wedding Date 23-09-2011
I was so grateful my husband's parents chose this for our rehearsal dinner. The space was lovely. The food was tasty. Our out of town guests loved experiencing a local landmark!
Reviewed on 12-10-2011
Contact Info for Kentucky Derby Museum
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/derbymuseum | |
| X (Twitter) | derbymuseum |
| derbymuseum | |
| derbymuseum | |
| Website | www.derbymuseum.org |
| Phone | (502) 992-5903 |
| Address | 704 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, 40208 |
| tnale@derbymuseum.org |
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