black and white handbag with a black and white form guide as a background and various racing icons stitched to the form guide in colour
Brown menu cover with illustration depicting a car carrying Kellow and Hall Mark
Black and white photograph of Peter Pan horse at stable with trainer

Become a Part of Racing History

The Australian Racing Museum (ARM) is home to nationally significant collection objects that represent the Australian thoroughbred racing industry. Through donations, the ARM is able to preserve the legacy of champion horses, trainers and jockeys, key industry figures and passionate owners who haveve shaped the racing story.

Importance of Donations

Donations help build the untold stories across the Australian racing industry , bringing the sport’s rich history to life for future generations.

The donations of great interest are outlined below:

  • Australian Colonial Racing (c. 1788 1900):Chronicles of Australia’s colonial racing heritage.
  • Australian Racing Hall of Fame Inductees: Preserving the history of the inductees who have earned a place in the honour roll.
  • National Collection: A unified collection representing all Australian states and territories.
  • Racing Stories: Celebrating past, present and emerging moments of thoroughbred racing.
  • Jumps Racing: Documenting hurdles and steeplechase racing.
  • Race day Fashion: Capturing the evolution of racewear over the decades, along with Fashions on the Field highlights.
  • International Racing: The stories that have showcased Australian horses and participants to the world, along with the internationals that have had an impact on Australian racing.
  • International Racing: The stories that have showcased Australian horses and Technological Developments in Racing 

How Your Donation Makes a Difference

Donations enable us to:

  • Acquire and preserve racing objects that include photographs, trophies, equine art, fashion, to name a few.
  • Enhance exhibitions and create interactive displays that engage and educate visitors of all ages.
  • Support research and documentation efforts, ensuring that our collection reflects a complete and inclusive history of Australian racing.

Join Us in Preserving Racing’s Legacy

Whether you’re a lifelong racing enthusiast, a supporter of Australia’s cultural heritage, or simply inspired by the spirit of the sport, your contribution plays a crucial role in our mission. Join us in preserving the story of Australian racing for years to come.

For all donation offers, please click here to complete the enquiry form