Where is the National Horseracing Museum?

The National Horseracing Museum is located on Palace Street in Newmarket, Suffolk, postcode CB8 8EP.

What are the National Horseracing Museum's opening hours?

The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00, including Bank Holidays. It is closed on Mondays.

Is the National Horseracing Museum suitable for families?

Yes, the museum is family-friendly. It includes an interactive trail called Jockey's Journey and a soft play area called Little Hooves, both aimed at younger visitors.

Is the National Horseracing Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the National Horseracing Museum is wheelchair accessible. Full accessibility information is available on the website.

How do I book tickets or contact the National Horseracing Museum?

Tickets can be booked via the website. You can also contact the museum by phone on 01638 667314.

Suffolk · Sports Venues

National Horseracing Museum

The National Horseracing Museum is a sports and heritage venue in Newmarket, Suffolk, housed across a 5-acre Palace House Estate built on the remains of Charles II's racing palace.

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National Horseracing Museum

Sitting on Palace Street in the heart of Newmarket, the National Horseracing Museum spans art, social history, archive material and photography tracing the full story of British horseracing. Visitors can meet real racehorses in Rothschild Yard, try a riding simulator, and follow the new interactive Jockey's Journey trail included with general admission. The Tack Room café and a gift shop are on site, and a soft play area is available for younger children.

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Opening hours

Open now

MondayClosed

Tuesday10:00 – 17:00

Wednesday10:00 – 17:00

Thursday10:00 – 17:00

Friday10:00 – 17:00

Saturday10:00 – 17:00

Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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Upcoming events

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14 Oct

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National Horseracing Museum14 Oct· 5:45pmNewmarket

The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham, a talk by prize-winning author, Lucy Hughes-Hallett

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