Visitors can explore the wild stories and unique culture of the GI Kentucky Derby at a new exhibit, Welcome to Derbyville, opening Nov. 19 at Kentucky Derby Museum.
The exhibit was born from the idea that most years on Derby Day, Churchill Downs transforms into the state's third-largest city, drawing its temporary residents into a remarkable cultural experience that is unique to other sporting events. The horses, the people-watching, the fashion–this new exhibit explores this 147-acre city, Derbyville, and who comes to stay and why.
The unique culture of the Kentucky Derby will come to life through pictures, videos, artwork and artifacts, plus interactive components where visitors can leave their own Derbyville stories.
Additionally, the exhibit will take a deep dive into journalist Hunter S. Thompson and artist Ralph Steadman's raucous commentary, “The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved,” featuring some familiar–and new–artifacts from their trip to the 1970 Derby. For more information, visit DerbyMuseum.org.
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