National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Set to Reopen to the Public Sept. 5

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will reopen to the public on Saturday, Sept. 5. The Museum has been closed since January for the installation of a new state-of-the-art Hall of Fame experience as well as multiple new and updated exhibitions. 

The Museum will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The new signature 16-minute film, “What It Takes: Journey to the Hall of Fame,” will initially be shown at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. daily. Per New York State health policies, the Museum will open with a maximum of 24 visitors admitted every two hours. Enhanced safety protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are in place. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets online at www.racingmuseum.org beginning Aug. 31. 

Along with the new signature film and interactive Hall of Fame experience, the Museum has made several other exciting new additions and updates. Some of those include: Race Day Gallery, Call the Race, The Jockey Club Gallery, the Paintings of Martin Stainforth, and others. 

For more information about the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, including upcoming events, visit www.racingmuseum.org or call 518-584-0400.