Education Resources

Welcome to the Education page at the International Museum of the Horse! The Kentucky Horse Park and International Museum of the Horse are open! We're ready to welcome you back (in small groups and with masks on) Wednesday through Sunday, 9am to 5pm. Currently, IMH is closing from 11am to 12pm and 2pm to 3pm everyday for cleaning and sanitation. We can't wait to see you!

DIGITAL RESOURCES

We've created some mini virtual tours! Check them out on YouTube, our social media, or the new Virtual Tours page!

SCHOOL TRIPS

Due to the Covid-19 health pandemic, the Kentucky Horse Park and International Museum of the Horse have made the difficult decision to suspend in-person field trips until further notice. Instead, we are offering an all-new program of Virtual Field Trips! The Education staff have been hard at work creating all-new programs and printed materials for you to share with your students in a virtual experience.

Reservations can be made anytime throughout the year. Please see the Kentucky Horse Park field trip page for more information about programs and prices.

READY TO REQUEST A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP?

Step 1: Virtual Field Trip Calendar: Check Date Availability Here

Step 2: Virtual Field Trip Request Form

Would you like a self-guided tour of the museum or the park with your class? Check out our scavenger hunts and other activity sheets!

Bit and Bridle Match Game *Updated!

Grooming Tools Flashcards *New! *Watch along with the Groom and Shine from the Kentucky Horse Park filmed on May 8, 2020!

International Museum of the Horse Scavenger Hunt *New!

Kentucky Horse Park Scavenger Hunt *New!

Kentucky Derby Crossword *New!

Saddle Anatomy Worksheet

CLASSROOM MATERIALS

IMH provides downloadable PDFs for use in the classroom and for the family. Organized by age range, these resources can be used as a supplement to curriculum or a wonderful lesson plan for a trip to visit our museum.

*We are currently in the process of updating each packet and creating new resources. Those that have been added or updated are marked. If you would like to request a resource packet for your class, please contact the IMH Education Coordinator.

Elementary School

The Legacy of the Kentucky Derby *New!

Horses in Mythology

Thoroughbred Life Cycle Activity

History and Horses of Early Kentucky

Stage-coach Days in Kentucky History

Middle School

Fox Hunting Explained

Horse Breeds Activity *Updated

Transportation in Early America Activity

The War Horse in Ancient Greece and Rome

High School