The Kentucky Derby Museum is donating over $10,000 to support COVID-19 relief efforts in the state after the success of its Collect to Contribute campaign.
The Kentucky Derby Museum closed to in-person visitors mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. During the shutdown, the Museum's Collect to Contribute online retail campaign sold collectible Derby 146 merchandise branded with the original Kentucky Derby date of May 2, 2020. The Museum pledged to donate 20% of the profits to Governor Andy Beshear's Team Kentucky Fund and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer's One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund.
“The response to our online campaign exceeded our expectations,” said Patrick Armstrong, President & CEO of Kentucky Derby Museum. “Customers realized it was a great opportunity to purchase collectible Derby 146 merchandise while supporting a great cause. We are proud to announce today the Museum is donating $10,289 from this sale to help people in need during this crisis.”
The Kentucky Derby Museum is reopening its Finish Line Gift Shop located inside the Museum May 20 in accordance with state health guidelines and restrictions. Curbside pickup will still be offered for customers wishing to shop online. This service will be available Wednesday-Friday only, starting May 20. While the gift shop reopens, the Museum itself remains closed to visitors at this time.
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