There is something for every sports fan in the 45,000-square-foot Sports Museum of America that opened in May 2007. The museum celebrates the legends of yesteryear and the stars of today in almost every sport imaginable, including football, figure skating, and extreme sports. It houses more than 600 artifacts, 1,100 photos, 20 original films, and 24 interactive exhibits. One of the interactive exhibits allows you to experience the exhilaration of cars whizzing by on a NASCAR racetrack. Another lets you share the sensation of a 120mph slap shot from the perspective of a hockey goalie. children of all ages will enjoy the Dare to Dream: Dreaming Big exhibit where they can learn about the childhood of professional athletes like Derek Jeter, a shortstop and captain of the NY Yankees; and Jeff Gordon, champion race-car driver. Female athletes and pioneers are celebrated in the Bille Jean King International Women’s Sports Center, and the Heisman Trophy, an annual award for the outstanding U.S. college football player, has a permanent home here. Visit, play, learn, and enjoy.
Contact no: (212) 747-0900
Location: 26 Broadway, New York City, NY 10004
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