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Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum

Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum is a sports history museum in Aiken, Aiken County, in South Carolina's Midlands. Admission is free. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 2-5 pm; Saturday 10 am-5 pm; Sunday 2-5 pm. Facts read from the official site on October 25, 2026.

  • Hours10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sat)official hours below
  • AdmissionFree
  • WhereAikenAiken County, Midlands
  • DogsNot published

About Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum

The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum, inside Hopelands Gardens, honors Aiken's role in Thoroughbred racing. Forty champion Thoroughbreds trained at the Aiken Training Track are honored with photos, trophies and memorabilia.

  • 40 champion Thoroughbreds trained at the Aiken Training Track
  • Aiken Training Track exhibit
  • Exhibit on African American contributions to the Aiken horse industry
  • Courtyard of Champions and Cragwood Stable Trophy Collection
  • Children's Room

Plan It In Three Lines

  1. Getting In

    Admission: free.

    10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sat)

  2. Bring The Dog?

    not

    Full rule below

  3. Make It A Day

    Hopelands Gardens is about 0 miles away (straight line).

    4 places within 30 miles

Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum Hours

Hours At A Glance

Hours in a day

  • OpenSat10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Days of the week today is outlined

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun10 a.m.–5 p.m.closedclosedclosedclosedclosedopenclosed
  • Closed Mondays and major holidays

Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.

  • Tuesday-Friday 2-5 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-5 pm
  • Sunday 2-5 pm
  • Closed Mondays and major holidays

Hours source: official site, read October 25, 2026.

Admission And Parking

  • Free (donations welcome)

Directions And Contact

Dogs And Accessibility

  • Dogs: not published
  • Accessibility: not published on the pages we read.

Near Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum

Around Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum within 30 miles
10 mi20 mi30 miNSEW1234
  1. 1Hopelands GardensCity Estate Gardenunder 1 mi
  2. 2Redcliffe Plantation State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 12 mi
  3. 3Aiken State ParkState Parkabout 14 mi
  4. 4Barnwell State ParkState Parkabout 28 mi

Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.

Coming Up Near Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum

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FAQ

How much does Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum cost?

Free. Free (donations welcome)

What are the hours at Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum?

Tuesday-Friday 2-5 pm; Saturday 10 am-5 pm.

Can I bring a dog to Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum?

not published

What We Could Not Verify

  • Parking not published
  • Accessibility not published
  • Seasonal (September-May) schedule mentioned in older city material; current museum site shows no season
  • Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.

Sources

  1. Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum: hours (read 2026-10-25)
  2. Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum: admission (read 2026-10-25)
  3. Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum: official site (read 2026-10-25)
  4. OpenStreetMap (map point)

Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

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