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Secretariat, Morgan, and Steinberg Exhibitions at National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present special exhibitions celebrating the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s 1973 Triple Crown and chronicling renowned photographer Bert Morgan’s career covering the racing and social scenes at Saratoga. 

Both exhibits open July 13. A third special exhibition featuring several works by iconic artist Saul Steinberg is already open in the Museum’s Link Gallery. 

A Tremendous Machine: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown: 

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s historic 1973 Triple Crown sweep — in which he set records that still stand in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes — the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame presents a special exhibition honoring the accomplishments and enduring legacy of the famed Meadow Stable colt. 

A Tremendous Machine: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown will be on exhibition in the Peter McBean Gallery, coinciding with opening day at Saratoga Race Course on July 13. The exhibit will feature Secretariat’s 1973 Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes, and Triple Crown trophies. A video component will take fans through Secretariat’s unique journey through the Triple Crown races, as well as tell the stories of the people who guided the horse through his remarkable career. In addition to the trophies and video components, the exhibit will include an extensive array of artwork, artifacts, photography, and pop culture items. On exhibition July 13 through December 2023

The Summer Place to Be: Bert Morgan’s Focus on Saratoga will be on exhibition July 13 through October 2023

At the Races with Saul Steinberg is on exhibition now through December 2023. 

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