I have no interest in horse racing, but after visiting this Museum during their kids' day I must say I am very impressed! The museum is bright and cheerful, with attractive exhibits that are of interest to kids and adults alike. The building's architecture assists with the enjoyment of the exhibits. There is an entire kids area devoted to horseplay, so to speak :-) but there are also dedicated days where kids visit for free, they have crafts and snacks, and you can even meet a real life horse! I enjoyed my time here and will be visiting again.

Great museum honoring horse racing legends and its history. Very helpful and friendly staffs. Located across from Saratoga Race Track. Very easy to find and to get to. Lots of exhibits of history of racing. The hall of fame has a great short film. A lot of hands on displays and areas for kids. Great place for families with kids! A must stop when visiting Saratoga Springs.

I'm not a big horse race guy but I totally enjoyed it and went 2x so far. The movie was very cool. Staff was awesome and so nice. My 2 boys 9 and 15 both also had a good experience. I say on average will be a 2hr time.

The National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame is a great museum that documents the history and thrill of horse racing in the United States. It is located in Saratoga because Saratoga has the oldest horse racing track in the nation. The museum consists of a few galleries and each one has unique artifacts and memorabilia. It should appeal to both a major horse racing fan and those who have only a slight interest in it. The museum’s movie on the thrill of horse racing is a must see. The film is narrated by Bob Costas and will give a feel for what you’re about to see in the museum. Be sure to see the Triple Crown Trophy near the front of the museum. Go through the starting gate they have and learn about the early history of horse racing in the US. Perhaps, some of the most unique displays are the chairs and scales they used for weighing jockeys. Along with this jockey silks from throughout the history of horse racing are along the walls. Also, the origin of the horse racing “purse” is explained. Currently, they have an exhibit on Triple Crown winner Secretariat. Lots to see in this display. A statue of Secretariat can be seen in the middle of the museum as well. Outside of the museum is a well put together display of jockey statues. The gift shop is well stocked and you can go there without purchasing a ticket to the museum. Not sure if the museum has more attendance during the racing season, but during the offseason only a few people were there. Stop by to see the museum when visiting Saratoga.

Exceeded our expectations. Thought it would be a quick visit but we ended up spending 3 hours here. Beautiful and interactive facility full of beautiful art, trophies, and memorabilia. Super helpful and friendly staff, too! Highly recommend.

Awesome museum. Very well presented. Not horse enthusiasts; watched race mostly on TV getting to know few popular ones; the horses, the jockeys, the owners. Here they provided you with EVERYTHING! Just simply WOW!! The displayed trophies are amazing and just don't miss to watch the movie.

All I can say is WOW! This place is absolutely fascinating and walks you through the past and present with a huge assortment of fascinating items. I think I know a lot about racing but I took away so much cool knowledge! The movie they show every hour is AMAZING! It's only 16 min but is fantastic! The Secretariat exhibit was here for his 50th anniversary and it was truly amazing!

Very interesting even know i don't know much about horses racing. It's all of a world! Surely i'll come back to see a race.

A really nicely done museum of all things thoroughbred horse racing. Admission for adults is $30 but they offer discounts to students, teachers, military, and others which the folks at the box office let us know about without even asking. There is a ~15min video that you really should not skip. The presentation of the video is interesting and the content was engaging. As for the museum itself, lots of thoroughbred racing memorabilia, sculptures, and plenty of interactive displays. It's relatively small but they pack quite a bit in there. You could rush through it in less than an hour, but if you take your time you can easily spend 2-3 hours

This is a gem for racing enthusiasts. Exhibits are not only interesting, but well presented. The brief film is in a state-of-the-art venue. Amazing photography, drop down screens and room configuration. We will return.

This museum is amazing. The staff are all wonderful and friendly. They let me in the building a little early when I biked there in the rain! The race riding simulator was fantastic-- the closest most of us will ever get to being a jockey in a race!! Their collection is awesome too. If you're at all a fan of horses or racing this is a must see. Loved seeing all the photos of the trainers, grooms, jockeys doing it all for the love of the horse.

The museum had plenty of off-street parking and is easily accessible. It's a beautiful place - very spacious and well-maintained. There are a lot of historical items to see and a lot of neat things, like the starting gate and a real-life display of the layers of a racetrack. It's also right across the street from Saratoga Racetrack, so its very convenient.

My boyfriend and I went here over Valentine's weekend and we absolutely loved it! There was so much to see and read. You definitely want to give yourself at least 2 hours to go through everything. We weren't able to see everything because we were on a time frame, but we really want to go back again. So much information.

We had a great visit at the Hall of Fame today. We very impressed by how the staff went out of their way to make sure our 8 year old niece had a wonderful time. Exhibits are interactive and for all ages. The film was immersive and fantastic. Highly recommend visiting here!

This was my favorite museum in Saratoga! The movie theater is amazing. You have to see the 16 minute film! It’s an experience not to be missed. The museum staff are all very helpful, engaging, and friendly. They will guide you around if you would like. I even saw one helping to jump a visitors car in the lot. Outside the museum is a beautiful little garden with fountain. There’s also a neat row of jockey statues. Inside the museum you will see the history from colonial days to the present. There’s even a kids, hands on, area for playing where they can groom a horse, wear racing silks and ride a pretend horse and more. The museum is around the corner from the training grounds for the track where you can watch them practice early in the morning.

Great museum. I wish the Hall of Fame section had more, but chalk full of information and provides a wealth of info on the rich history of horse racing on the US going all the way back to colonial times. When I went, they had an extra exhibit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's triple crown win, which was enjoyable. Overall, I recommend stopping down, especially if you are going to visit the track, which is just a short walk away!

We all loved talking with Bill, he was very knowledgeable and fun to talk with. It was our first time to visit the museum and it was very impressive. The Hall of Fame movie room was awesome, and after the show they had interactive screens where you could look up anything about any horse, jockey, trainer or anyone else that was nominated to the hall of fame.

I was in town visiting the sites and just came here on a whim. I went in knowing nothing about horse racing. This place was a highlight of my trip. The staff was welcoming and helpful. Bill was the best at explaining and making sure I didn't miss anything. The new film and theater presentation was top notch! I was so impressed. I've never seen any of the trophies before and was cool to see the different types including the various triple crowns! Bill also gave me some cool info on the racecourse and the upcoming events. I have a new found respect and understanding for the sport and it's history. Thanks guys.

This is the best Hall of Fame museum that I have visited. It's our second time and the improvements including the new video are amazing.

As a newcomer to horse races, this was quite an informative experience. A pristine museum!

Fantastic experience right across from the Saratoga Springs race track! In depth displays, tons of awards and trophies. Lots to see. I loved all the statues of jockeys with their silks.

This museum is were you go while you're waiting for the horse tract to open. You will learn pretty much everything you need to know about the Saratoga track and horse racing that is worth knowing.

An outstanding museum! A fantastic way to learn about the history of horse racing. Do not pass up the quick 10-15 minute video and stay in the hall and read about the history of the horses. A ton of amazaing history in this building.

I work as a museum as a greater and I love the museum and my name Is Connor Mcevoy and the reason why I love the Racing Museum not because I work there because the staff is amazing nice people and beautiful souls I have pleasure to work with. I encourage people to come to see the Hall of Fame for the movie and see some great history