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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-584-0400
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4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
Description: History of Thoroughbred racing is told through a superb collection of equine art, trophies of past wins, magnificent silks and racing memorabilia.
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New York
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Seriously boring. No one is ever in the museum, except for the free parking. Even the local schools don;t go. More

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Albany, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Greatly informative, interesting, right by the track. More

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Rock Hill, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

We had a wine tasting and reception there. The food was very good, and to eat among the exhibits was a great thrill. More

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New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

I loved this museum. Beautiful building, interesting interactive exhibits. I like being in the starting gate. Even if you are not a horse lover, I think you would enjoy this museum More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

This is a classy museum with great racing exhibits. Our granddaughter absolutely loved it. Staff was friendly. Museum store was pricey. Wonderful stop if your family likes horses. More

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Greenfield Center, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Since I work in the service industry in Saratoga Springs, I am often asked for a "must-see." Since Saratoga has the the oldest (and certainly one of the most beautiful) horse racetracks in the world, this would seem a logical place to go, anyway. This museum is always updating, and contains many MANY beautiful exhibits and areas. I have lived... More

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upstate NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011

Alot of horse memorobilia...dont ride the horse! But he did warn me. Great Buy one Get one offer online so get it before you go then you can see 2/1 museums here More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2011
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This museum was the main purpose of our trip to Saratoga Springs, as the race meet had not started yet. Pros: The horse racing simulator (wear closed-toe shoes!) and some of the relics of horse racing history, like War Admiral's Triple Crown trophy. The films were also interesting. And it is a stone's throw from the Oklahoma training track. Cons:... More

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Montvale, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2011

Park for free in the parking lot provided especially great during race days as parking is otherwise not free. Do go into the hall of fame and watch the short movie clips about the latest inductees. This was a nice quiet museum that enables one to learn about the history of racing and the horses/people involved. I don't think this... More

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Waldoboro
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2010

If you are in to horse racing this is the holyland, ground zero. Not to missed. AMAZING exhibits, old vintage race replays, Statue of Seabiscuit..and so on. More

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