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Sports Museum of America
Sports Museum of America
attraction tickets
Sports Museum of America
Price
$27.00
Prices shown are a guide to standard adult prices generally available, including any applicable per ticket fees - other concessions may also be available.
For use from
Fri, 29th August 2008
For use to
Tue, 31st March 2009
The Sports Museum of America (SmA), located in Lower Manhattan, is the nation's first and only museum to celebrate, under one roof, all of the sports Americans love. Created in exclusive partnership with more than 50 single-sport Halls of Fame, Museums, National Governing Bodies and other sports organizations from across North America; SmA is further distinguished by our Board of Trustees, which includes some of the most beloved and respected athletes in all of sports.
Our mission is to richly showcase the history, grandeur and significance of sports in American culture, and to remind us all why sports has spawned a worldwide community of avid fans and admirers. We're a part of that community and we plan to help keep the dialogue vibrant and ongoing. When we build it, who will come... From sports fans looking for some flat-out fun... to moms and dads who want entertainment and enrichment for the whole family... to coaches and teachers who seek education and inspiration... the Sports Museum of America is designed to excite and delight the fan and athlete in all of us. And we're committed to providing a rewarding experience for people of any age, gender, ethnicity, nationality or ability. Come find us in Lower Manhattan. The experience... The Sports Museum of America is an interactive, multimedia experience connecting our visitors to the sports they love through leading technology as well as memorabilia and iconic artifacts donated by single-sport Halls of Fame, Museums, individual athletes and private collectors. From the moment you step through our doors, you will be immersed in an intimate, multi-sensory environment where you can relive your favorite goose-bump moments in sports history - thrilling athletic feats, record-setting triumphs, and heartwarming and heartbreaking stories that transcend sports. And with more than 600 artifacts, 1,100 photos, and 20 original films within 19 galleries, you can choose to experience highlights of all sports in 90 jam-packed minutes or immerse yourself for hours in the great sports stories that touch us all so deeply. SmA also features more than 2 dozen mechanical and computer interactive exhibits putting you in the middle of the action of your favorite sports - whether it's feeling the sensation of an incoming, 120mph slapshot from the hockey goalie's perspective, stepping on to a simulated NASCAR racetrack with cars screaming by on floor-to-ceiling screens, feeling the pressure on an NFL official to make the correct call on the field, exploring Cisco's virtual "ballparks of the future" kiosk, or comparing the weight of the baseball bats used by Alex Rodriguez, Ken Griffey, Jr., and Ichiro Suzuki. At SmA, innovative exhibits engage and entertain families and fans of all sports - redefining what a museum can be. Finally, greatness has a home... The museum is the proud new home of the legendary Heisman Trophy, college football's top honor, first awarded in 1935. The Gallery will present the history of the award, define the attributes that make a Heisman winner, and pay tribute to Heisman winners past and present. At the center of the gallery, visitors will be able to admire and touch the original Heisman Trophy, and can cast their votes for the next Heisman winner, who will be awarded the trophy at the Sports Museum of America each December starting in 2008. We'll also be housing the Billie Jean King International Women's Sports Center, including the first ever hall of fame dedicated to women's sports, the Women's Sports Foundation International Women's Sports Hall of Fame. Here, outstanding female athletes, coaches, and those who inspire them will finally receive the tributes they deserve. In the center, a showcase of Billie Jean King's life-long vision, you will follow the path of mind, body, and soul to learn what it takes to be a female athlete. Community efforts... The Sports Museum of America is helping to support multiple charities and non-profit organizations, including the vast majority of our Founding Sports Partner organizations, by making donations to each and encouraging our guests to visit and learn more about them. In addition, SmA has pledged to return a portion of our revenues to Pat LaFontaine's Companions in Courage Foundation and the Jackie Robinson Foundation. Host a party and sport our gear... The Sports Museum of America also features the SmA Store, an extensive retail area with over 4,000 square feet of exclusive sports merchandise and memorabilia from the greatest brands in sports today. And with premium catering from Restaurant Associates, SmA features the Legends Level - 8,000 square feet of dedicated special event space that, when coupled with the full museum experience, surround you with heroes, exciting achievements and the most uplifting stories in all of sports. VOUCHER REDEMPTION INFORMATIONUpon purchase of this event, you will be presented with a voucher confirming your order. Please print this confirmation and present to the Sports Museum of America box office along with ID. HOURS OF OPERATION:9:00am to 7:00pm 7 days a week (last entry at 5:30pm) The Sports Museum of America is open 365 days. Hours may vary by season, and on occasion, the museum will close earlier than regular visiting hours for a private event. The last entry will be sold 90 minutes prior to closing. THINGS TO KNOW:To enhance the experience of all of our guests, and to protect sensitive exhibits, interactives and artifacts, please note the following strict policies within the Sports Museum of America: * No photography or video * No use of cell phones or other mobile devices * No food or drinks * No smoking * No strollers * Strollers may be stored in the coatroom located in the SmA Lobby before entering the museum. The Sports Museum of America does not, however, assume responsibility for lost or stolen items. |
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