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International Museum of The Horse
4089 Iron Works Pike - Kentucky Horse Pa
Lexington, Kentucky
Phone: 606 259 4231 -
TTY: 606 233 4303
Statement of Purpose:
The International Museum of the Horse is the largest and most comprehensive equestrian museum in the world. It is dedicated to telling the intriguing story of the horse and its relationship with humans.
Highlights:
From the tiny first horse, Eohippus, to the profusion of different breeds and equine activities which exist today, the Museum traces the history of man's most steadfast partner with an exciting array of artifacts and exhibits.
The 52,000 square foot museum also supports a comprehensive education program which annually hosts over 32,000 school children, a 3,000 volume research library, and the William G. Kenton Jr. art gallery.
Collections:
The Calumet Farm and Hasty House Farm Thoroughbred racing trophy collections. The Chicago Livestock draft horse photo collection. The Mervis collection of carved miniature horses. The Francis W. Eustis collection of English draft horse brasses and
accoutrements.
Exhibits:
Hours:
- 9:00 - 5:00
- Open daily April - October
- Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, November - March
Admission:
- Museum is included in admission to the Kentucky Horse Park.
- Adults - $9.95 \ Children - $4.95
- Group and school rates available.
Directions:
4 miles north of Lexington I-75, Exit 120
Images.
"The Golden Age of the Horse" exhibit
Horse study by Leonardo DaVinci
Key Personnel:
Bill Cooke, Director
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