UK Registered Charity No. 283656

THE MUSEUM IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE WINTER. IT WILL RE-OPEN ON 1st MARCH 2010.
The story of the people and horses involved in racing from its Royal origins to Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori and other modern heroes. Highlights include: the head of Persimmon, a great Royal Derby winner in 1896; the skeleton of Hyperion; a special display about Fred Archer, the late Victorian jockey regarded as one of the greatest of all time; and the colourful jackets of 'Prince Monolulu', the 1950's tipster.