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"The Racetracks of America: From the Pre-Civil War Days to the 21st Century" named winner of the 2025 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.  — “The Racetracks of America: From the Pre-Civil War Days to the 21^st Century,” a seminal history of past and present United States thoroughbred tracks, has been selected as the 20^th recipient of the Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award, presented by the Ryan family’s Castleton Lyons to recognize excellence in thoroughbred racing literature published in 2025. “The Racetracks of America” was published by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in partnership with Keeneland Library. The Museum’s Brien Bouyea and Keeneland Library’s Roda Ferraro, representing the 440-page reference book’s partners, received the winner’s $10,000 check and Tipperary crystal trophy during a Nov. 4 reception held at Castleton Lyons’ historic stallion barn in Lexington, Ky.

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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame to host numerous public programs during upcoming temporary closure for renovations Dec. 28 through April 2027

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.  — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be closed to the public from Dec. 28 through April 30, 2027, for the renovation and reimagining of gallery space and new exhibition installations. It will re-open for its annual Kentucky Derby Party on May 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Museum will then be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning May 2 through Labor Day.

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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s eighth annual Photo Finish exhibition opens Oct. 28

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.  — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s eighth annual Photo Finish juried photography exhibition will open in the von Stade Gallery on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame announces fall events

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present several events throughout the fall season. Please visit racingmuseum.org for more information.

Capturing and Preserving Greatness: A Life’s Passion (The Photography and Historic Collections of Barbara D Livingston, presented by Daily Racing Form)  Curator’s Tour, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 5:30 p.m.  

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A Discerning Eye: The Art of Sir Alfred Munnings (Selections from a Private Collection) exhibition extended through Oct. 4

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s current exhibition A Discerning Eye: The Art of Sir Alfred Munnings (Selections from a Private Collection) will be extended through Oct. 4. The exhibition was originally scheduled to close on Sept. 13.

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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame partners with Stonestreet Farm for commemorative Rachel Alexandra merchandise

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — In recognition of the 10-year anniversary of Rachel Alexandra’s induction into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, the Museum has partnered with Stonestreet Farm for a limited-edition run of merchandise celebrating the 2009 Horse of the Year and fan favorite.

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Casino Night to benefit the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund Aug. 17 at the Museum

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will play host to Casino Night at the Museum on Monday, Aug. 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Museum and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF). The Museum and the PDJF thanks the Jana Domino Foundation and the Jockeys’ Guild for their support of the event and Mama Mia’s Restaurant for providing food and beverage.

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August events at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present several events throughout August coinciding with the Saratoga Race Course meeting. 

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Equine Eyes interactive to open at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on July 23

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will debut the one-of-a-kind interactive experience Equine Eyes during an open house at the Museum on Thursday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Equine Eyes is a hands-on, research-driven interactive, playful experience designed to simulate how horses perceive the world. Equine Eyes is rooted in extensive research by Dr. Alan Hook of Ulster University and aims to foster empathy, care, safety awareness, and interspecies connection. The Museum acknowledges the generous support of the Thoroughbred Education Research Foundation (TERF), which provided essential funding for the Equine Eyes experience.

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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and Amplify Horse Racing partner on 2026 Winner’s Circle Summer Camp

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and Amplify Horse Racing are once again partnering for the Winner’s Circle Summer Camp, an immersive four-day experience introducing high school students to the thrilling world of thoroughbred racing.

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