Our mission is to interpret the history and convey the excitement of Thoroughbred racing in America to the broadest possible audience. The Museum fosters education and understanding of Thoroughbred racing by providing public access to equine art, artifacts, memorabilia, film, video, books and historical archives. The Museum collects, preserves, researches, interprets and exhibits the entire spectrum of Thoroughbred racing, enhanced by interactive displays. Further, the Museum is the Official National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame honoring Horses, Trainers, and Jockeys.
DIRECTIONS
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is located in Saratoga Springs, New York, across from the historic Saratoga Race Course, the oldest operating track in the country.
To reach the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, take exit 14 and bear to the right onto Union Avenue from I-87 (the Northway) towards Saratoga Springs. Proceed 1.0 miles on Union Avenue. The Museum is located on the right-hand side at the corner of Union Avenue and Ludlow Street.
The Museum is closed Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
ADMISSION FEES
$7.00 adults, $5.00 students and senior citizens (55 and older); members and children 5 and under are free. Want free membership all year long? Become a Museum Member! Click here for membership information!
FREE ADMISSION
NYRA employees. Please show NYRA identification.
Hall of Fame members
Active United States military personnel and their accompanying family members. Proper military identification is required.
The National Museum of Racing is committed to handicapped accessibility. Our Museum is now 100% handicap accessible. Wheelchairs are also available at the front desk.
MOVIE SCHEDULE (Race Season schedule below)
Mondays and Tuesdays
Race America is shown in the Hall of Fame at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This movie presents the care and training of Thoroughbreds from the time foaled until ready to race; includes racing highlights.
The National Museum of Racing: Horse Power is shown in the Hall of Fame at noon and at 2 p.m.
Wednesday - Saturday
Race America will be shown in the Hall of Fame at 11 a.m.
The National Museum of Racing: Horse Power will be shown in the Hall of Fame at noon.
Live simulcast of NYRA races is shown in the Hall of Fame on racing days from 1 to 4 p.m.*
Sunday
Race America is shown in the Hall of Fame at 12:30 p.m.
Live simulcast of NYRA races is shown in the Hall of Fame on racing days from 1 to 4 p.m.*
During the racing season
Race America will be shown in the Hall of Fame Wednesday - Monday at 10 and 11 a.m. and on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The National Museum of Racing: Horse Power will be shown daily in the Hall of Fame at 12 p.m.
Live simulcast of races at Saratoga Race Course is shown in the Hall of Fame on racing days from 2 to 5 p.m.*
*NYRA simulcast dates are subject to change.
WANT TO HELP?
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, or to make a donation, please contact us at:
