Location and 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.
Hours
Winter Hours
January through March
Closed Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays
Wednesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April through December
Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: noon to 4 p.m.
During the Race Meet, the Museum is open daily from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Holiday Hours
The Museum is closed at 1pm New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and the weekend following New Years, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, at 1pm Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the weekend following Christmas 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!
Group Rate
Applies to groups of 10 or more
$5.00 per adult (self-guided tour)
$3.00 per student or senior (self-guided tour)
$6.00 per adult (guided tour)
$4.00 per student or senior (guided tour)
Please call (518) 584-0400 ext. 120, for group tour information and scheduling.
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.
Accessibility
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.
Want to Help?
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is a 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:
Mailing Address and Phone
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
191 Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-3566
Phone: (518) 584-0400
Toll Free: 1-800-Jockey4 or 1-800-562-5394
Fax: (518) 584-4574
Email: nmrinfo@racingmuseum.net
Do you need information on where to eat and stay in Saratoga? Please visit the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce at www.saratoga.org.
