Statue of Barbaro in Louisville, KY – Reviews, Hours, and Contact Details

08.31.25 The bronze statue showcases Barbaro and jockey Edgar Prado in mid-flight

Magestic and powerful Barbaro in front of the Derby Museum

08.31.25 memorial celebrating Barbaro's courage in the face of a year-long struggle against his injury and resulting infections

Statue of Barbaro Historical Monument

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Website: derbymuseum.org

Phone: (502) 637-1111

704 Central Ave Louisville, KY 40208 ·343.91 mi

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Reghan G. 05/03/26

A number of local run groups ran here Derby morning and snapped a photo in front of the statue. It was neat being here on the big morning, seeing people show up and line up hours before the races....

May A. 09/18/25

2006 Kentucky Derby Winner [Louisville KY] In front of the Kentucky Derby Museum/Churchill Downs stood a statue of BARBARO. Buried at Churchill Downs, the champion's final resting place is...

Lorraine N. 06/03/25

Excellent photo opportunity when visiting Churchill downs. Right out front easily accessible and stunning art piece

Jennifer P. 10/25/25

A beautiful statue of a gorgeous horse with a sad story. It sits outside the Kentucky Derby Museum and gets you in the mood for Derby legend. Michael Matz- Barbaro's trainer- made such a...

Jasmine A. 05/07/24

Located at the entrance of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum is the Statue of Barbaro, which commemorates the horse who won the 2006 Kentucky Derby. Unfortunately Barbaro shattered...

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