By early June, the updated replica will stand just inside the entrance in the recreated winner's circle, a fresh garland draped around its neck, greeting visitors after they walk through the museum's starting gate exhibit.
Kentucky Derby Festival offers free training for runners and walkers ahead of the marathon and Humana Mini, starting Jan. 8.
Crump was diagnosed a few months ago with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, the GoFundMe page said.
The Kentucky Derby Museum reported record revenue of $12 million and more than 255,000 visitors in its strongest year ever.
In a sport known for its speed, Pat Day has always been about patience.
The presentation will take place at the Kentucky Derby Museum's annual "Derby in December" event Dec. 11.
The recognition followed a month of reader voting on 20 museums, venues and iconic destinations, which had been nominated by an expert panel.
The exhibit has been closed because of the ongoing construction at the track, but it's now open and ready to welcome visitors.
The museum gave a sneak peek Thursday of the work to update the Winner's Circle exhibit.
The museum will award $6,000 in prizes to winning schools' art departments.
