A bounty of racing treasure has been unveiled at the National Sports Museum, including silver, crystal and that famous spotted salmon silk.

The haul includes 25 mementoes that each represent one start from the career of the undefeated racehorse Black Caviar.

Among the 24 glittering prizes is a plain racebook from the 2009 Cromwell Handicap at Flemington, the only win for which she didn't claim a trophy.

"(A) not a so-called important race but it was important for Black Caviar as you can appreciate," says Black Caviar part-owner David Taylor.

That auspicious raceday sparked a record-shattering career that led to comparisons with racing legend Phar Lap.

Following Black Caviar's retirement the National Sports Museum in Melbourne has compiled a tribute exhibition that will run until the end of January titled, The Glow of Legacy: Black Caviar's Perfect Record.

On display alongside the trophies and cups is the racing saddle used by jockey Luke Nolen for Black Caviar's 2011 TJ Stakes win and the salmon and black spotted racing silks.

Museum curator Helen Walpole said the original engraved silver snuff box from Royal Ascot was the most precious.

It is a keepsake for the owners in lieu of the perpetual trophy.

"There's a long tradition of presenting things that are usable," Ms Walpole said.

Black Caviar will be matched with a stud to produce a foal her owners hope will continue her legacy.

Mr Taylor said life had become easier since the mare's retirement but he was looking forward to the next phase.

"All good things come to an end," he said.

*The Glow of Legacy: Black Caviar's Perfect Record runs from May 12 to January 2014 at the National Sports Museum at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.