Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted November 1, 2018 Journalists Share Posted November 1, 2018 After a fast-moving construction timeline that began following Kentucky Derby 144, the Kentucky Derby Museum has added 11,000 square feet of new space and renovated an existing 5,000 square feet. It was the largest expansion of the Museum’s footprint since it opened in 1985 and one of the largest renovations since a major refurbishing project following damaging flooding in 2009. The highlight of the expansion is the new exhibit space, which envelops guests into the stories of the famed careers of Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, with exhibit entitled “D. Wayne Lukas: The Modern Trainer,” and Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker, with the exhibit “Bill Shoemaker: Larger Than Life.” “This marks a historic day for the Kentucky Derby Museum. As our number of world-wide visitors continues to grow each year, we are honored to elevate the guest experience with our new exhibits and unique event space,” Patrick Armstrong, Kentucky Derby President and CEO, said. “D. Wayne Lukas and Bill Shoemaker are icons of the Thoroughbred racing industry and have had such profound influence on the sport. We are excited to share their stories and keep their legacies thriving for years to come.” View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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