Basketball Hall of Fame
Basketball Hall of Fame
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Located in the town where basketball was invented, this 48,000-square-foot museum has three levels of exhibits on the history and heroes of the game and gives visitors a chance to participate in skill contests.
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- DTLL1New York City, New York2 contributionsBasketball Utopia!!It was my husband's birthday and he is a basketball fanatic. We had a great time, and learned some new things. He especially enjoyed shooting around in the gym. Overall great experience and would recommend to everyone. Thank you for having us!Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 21, 2024
- fnaturtlesFairbank, Iowa59 contributionsA must!Out of football, baseball, and basketball hall of fames, this was the best. The outside is a little sketchy being part of a strip mall. The other museums have a really nice entrance. This museum is the most hands on and best one of the three.Visited June 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 1, 2024
- Donna M5 contributionsAwesomeWhat an amazing museum. Was impressed with everything. I even shot a few baskets at my age female 77. Both grandchildren loved the Basketball Hall of Fame. I would highly recommend going there. Doesn't matter what age you are cause so many interesting things to see .Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 24, 2024
- Prfct_Fan_Food_SrvcBirmingham, Michigan1,715 contributionsVery CoolI had the chance to visit this legendary location. Wow!!! Seeing the photos and items from basketball's great (men and women) is a real treat. Beware of the date you plan to visit. Unfortunately, my visit coincided with unruly teens. Their actions were completely disrespectful in the gift store. The gift store team members were oblivious.Visited July 2024Traveled soloWritten July 31, 2024
- Annie DMassachusetts74 contributionsWorth seeing if you are in the areaIf you are a basketball fan in the area and/or need a break on a drive across I-90 it's worth the stop. I'm glad we didn't travel to Springfield just for this but at the same time am glad we stopped halfway from Upstate NY to Boston area. 1-2 hours is sufficient, unless you are an exceptional student of the game in which case you may want to stay longer. My family of 5—2 adults, 3 sons with varying degrees of interest—stayed about 1.5 hours. Surprisingly, the entrance is in a strip mall. It's worth watching the 10 minute movie to begin your visit. This place is three floors and, after the movie by the entrance, you start on the third floor and work your way down. Arrows on the floor guide you through the exhibits and ensure you don't miss anything. There are a lot of jerseys and memorabilia. This museum is inclusive in the sense it covers all types of basketball—NBA, WNBA, NCAA, Olympic, and more. It's interesting to see what professional players wore 70 years ago vs. what kids "need" today. I knew basketball was invented in Springfield but didn't know the history until our visit. The museum does a nice job of paying tribute to Dr. James Naismith, inventor of the game. Overall the museum seems a bit disjointed as there are frequently many pieces within a single exhibit-- an NBA championship jersey displayed next to the shoes of an NCAA player from a different era, etc. There is an area dedicated to the Celtics, 2024 NBA champions. Also an area dedicated to Kobe. Otherwise teams and memorabilia seem to be spread throughout. There are many interactive displays-- how big are your hands compared to [player] or how does your shoe size match up to [player]. There are many others also that I can't remember here. The first floor has a court where you can shoot around, dunk on different height hoops, and try making a shot in the original type of "basket". Overall it's definitely worth visiting once.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 2, 2024
- Rachel548Farmington Hills, Michigan743 contributionsBasketball court fun!Stopped here on a rainy weekday. It was not crowded at all and there is very easy access to the parking lot right off the highway. As others noted, it's in a strip mall (which feels weird) but that makes parking free. There are 3 floors with updated exhibits and lots of things to read. I read a number of things but not the majority and my boys really enjoyed the hands-on court and games. We only spent about 1.5hrs here and that seemed sufficient. A nice place to visit at least once if in the area.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 25, 2024
- chelleNewburgh, New York14 contributionsNBA Hall of Fame - Nothing SpecialTook a quick overnight trip to the NBA Hall of Fame with my son & nephew. Not impressed with the design or size of the Hall of Fame and it did not live up to my expectations. They didn’t even have a special section dedicated to Michael Jordan 🤯. There was a lot of great information but didn’t touch on some very prominent players in the league. The hall of fame room itself needs a lot of work, it’s just a large room with names on wall and interactive stations. Has potential to be so much more. Glad I made the trip but would probably not return for a second visit. Did like the TNT desk though.Visited September 2024Traveled with familyWritten October 5, 2024
- Lori CMenomonie, Wisconsin79 contributionsFantastic Experience!We went out of our way on a road trip so my basketball-loving boys could visit this place. The reviews were not fantastic, so I had my doubts and figured it might be a quick trip. No, we ALL enjoyed all parts of the HoF and had to pry the boys (ages 11 & 15) away to get back on the road.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten January 6, 2025
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Michie1291
Greenfield, MA5,932 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
It’s been a few years since I visited the Basketball Hall of Fame. A friend of mine wanted to go. I initially thought…Okay, I’ve done this already, but I guess I can go again. Whoa! This is a totally different experience. They have spent a good amount of thought, time, and money redesigning, revamping, and reinventing the space. You could spend 30 minutes just in the lobby area before you even purchase your ticket. They have reconfigured the flow of all of the floors making it much easier to walk around when large groups of people are there and have many brand new displays that I had never seen. The area dedicated to Kobe Bryant was powerful. Everything about being there makes you want to play basketball. Of course, the bottom floor gives you an opportunity to shoot plenty of hoops if the spirit moves you. We spent about two hours walking through and also got a chance to catch the video downstairs. Really inspiring. Great stuff. I managed to visit the gift shop and left with a travel mug and a t-shirt.
Written January 7, 2024
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jptruck
Boston, MA346 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
Our boys really enjoyed seeing all the sneakers worn by some of their favorite players. My wife and I learned a lot about many players we didn't know, and we all learned about how basketball was invented.
My favorite exhibit was the Hall of Honor, which offered 4 video stations where you could read about and watch video clips featuring whatever hall of famer you chose. On a somewhat crowded Sunday visit, this particular area felt roomy and relaxing, with enough stations to handle the foot traffic.
Personally, my favorite artifact on display was an original 24 second shot clock. The many different hand-lettered basketballs, each dedicated to a special player or coach who achieved a certain number of points, wins, or in the case of John Stockton, steels, were really neat to see.
There is a news desk in one gallery where you can sit behind the TNT Sports desk and see yourself on screen and then there's the really cool natural soundtrack of other museum guests playing basketball in the center court that is the hub of all the exhibits. It's like you're always hearing basketballs dribbling in the background.
The museum is in very good condition, clean, and easy to get around.
If you're traveling with kids, I recommend stopping halfway through your visit to get lunch at one of the restaurants onsite.
My favorite exhibit was the Hall of Honor, which offered 4 video stations where you could read about and watch video clips featuring whatever hall of famer you chose. On a somewhat crowded Sunday visit, this particular area felt roomy and relaxing, with enough stations to handle the foot traffic.
Personally, my favorite artifact on display was an original 24 second shot clock. The many different hand-lettered basketballs, each dedicated to a special player or coach who achieved a certain number of points, wins, or in the case of John Stockton, steels, were really neat to see.
There is a news desk in one gallery where you can sit behind the TNT Sports desk and see yourself on screen and then there's the really cool natural soundtrack of other museum guests playing basketball in the center court that is the hub of all the exhibits. It's like you're always hearing basketballs dribbling in the background.
The museum is in very good condition, clean, and easy to get around.
If you're traveling with kids, I recommend stopping halfway through your visit to get lunch at one of the restaurants onsite.
Written February 20, 2023
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CassandraAKD
Saratoga Springs, NY78 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
My husband and I stopped at the hall of fame on a Sunday afternoon. Pens were handed out to interact with the touch screen displays, and there were a lot of digital displays throughout the exhibits. We enjoyed our time here, and I learned interesting facts about the history of the sport. However, I was most interested in seeing the hall of fame players showcased and I felt that portion of the experience was lacking. Kobe had a nice, new exhibit (I liked the video), but aside from that and a few panels, all hall of famers were listed in a single room with 4-5 interactive displays and a large (cool looking) arrangement of TVs repeating highlights. The interactive displays provided write ups on each hall of fame, some including highlight clips, which were (again) nice, but felt like something I could see at home on the internet. Additionally, the 4-5 stations really weren't enough. It wasn't busy when we were there, but there was a decent wait to get to a display (maybe 10-15 min). Quite a few groups skipped waiting.
In the center of the building, there was an optional basketball court area with various hoops and point lines (for different leagues, I think). The hoop options included peach baskets, which was fun. There were also varied basket height options to attempt slam dunks. This area had the most people, but we were able to move around and take shots without much waiting.
The gift shop was surprisingly empty. I was expecting more items to be on sale, perhaps including throwback gear and Olympic gear (ongoing at the time of our visit). Some of the other retail spaces in the complex were empty as well, although several food places were open. COVID policies seemed to vary by business, so I recommend checking policies in advance.
In the center of the building, there was an optional basketball court area with various hoops and point lines (for different leagues, I think). The hoop options included peach baskets, which was fun. There were also varied basket height options to attempt slam dunks. This area had the most people, but we were able to move around and take shots without much waiting.
The gift shop was surprisingly empty. I was expecting more items to be on sale, perhaps including throwback gear and Olympic gear (ongoing at the time of our visit). Some of the other retail spaces in the complex were empty as well, although several food places were open. COVID policies seemed to vary by business, so I recommend checking policies in advance.
Written August 10, 2021
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dmbia
Iowa279 contributions
Jul 2022
I've been to other sports halls of fame, and I found both the baseball and hockey halls far superior to this. The museum seemed pretty superficial, the hall of fame itself looked more tacky than those where other sports enshrine their honorees, and the gift shop was crazy expensive.
It seemed kind of odd, given that they'd specifically located it in Springfield, that there was remarkably little about the history of the sport--its origin and its development over time.
My feeling was that they went out of their way to make this kid friendly (and the gym where kids can play is a nice touch), but they forgot about adult fans. I'll likely go back to Cooperstown and Toronto at some point (and I'd also like to get to Canton), but I don't plan to head back to the basketball hall of fame. Of the many things I did in Springfield, this was easily the biggest disappointment.
It seemed kind of odd, given that they'd specifically located it in Springfield, that there was remarkably little about the history of the sport--its origin and its development over time.
My feeling was that they went out of their way to make this kid friendly (and the gym where kids can play is a nice touch), but they forgot about adult fans. I'll likely go back to Cooperstown and Toronto at some point (and I'd also like to get to Canton), but I don't plan to head back to the basketball hall of fame. Of the many things I did in Springfield, this was easily the biggest disappointment.
Written August 4, 2022
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DaBearsWISC
Wisconsin Dells, WI152 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
This is an odd museum that misses the mark. It looks like it's in a defunct mall. I think they intended this to be a larger experience with shops and restaurants, but it didn't happen. The museum itself is pretty small, with very few exhibits. The actual hall of fame part is really disappointing. A huge room with the names of inductees etched in small print in glass on one side of the room. Just really odd. They have a lot of work to do here to make this worthwhile.
Written August 24, 2024
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Nico Samneil Sy Salado
Newport, VT1,999 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
As a basketball fan. It is a dream to be where the basketball was founded and to be at the “hall of fame” museum. Here are my inputs.
They have a website: hoophall.com for further info.
They said it never happened they ran out of tickets so walk in is always fine.
There is a reasonable entrance fee: $29 for adults $25 for 65 and above and students then $20 for 5-15. 0-4 are free. It is NOT a stroller friendly place.
If you have a lot of time then it is worth to read and see the history and memorabilia of players. The basketball court gives it a final touch to enjoy for the kids, it is not the official size but the 3-pt lane and ring is.
It is a family friendly place but as i noticed not much of a stroller friendly due to some steps. There are food stall outside to choose from. Parking is very ample. Bathrooms are clean and maintained. Gift shop is available. And there is also a hotel nearby to stay(just book ahead they usually get full). They accept credit/debit. Will definitely bring my father, mother and brother here again.
They have a website: hoophall.com for further info.
They said it never happened they ran out of tickets so walk in is always fine.
There is a reasonable entrance fee: $29 for adults $25 for 65 and above and students then $20 for 5-15. 0-4 are free. It is NOT a stroller friendly place.
If you have a lot of time then it is worth to read and see the history and memorabilia of players. The basketball court gives it a final touch to enjoy for the kids, it is not the official size but the 3-pt lane and ring is.
It is a family friendly place but as i noticed not much of a stroller friendly due to some steps. There are food stall outside to choose from. Parking is very ample. Bathrooms are clean and maintained. Gift shop is available. And there is also a hotel nearby to stay(just book ahead they usually get full). They accept credit/debit. Will definitely bring my father, mother and brother here again.
Written November 2, 2023
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NVLAAL
North Haven, CT44 contributions
Aug 2020
I recently discovered the Basketball Hall of Fame is in Springfield and as an avid basketball wanted to visit. I took my family with a four year and one year old to go and learn more about the history of basketball and some of the greats who have played the game. It is in an interesting location, and by interesting, it's like in a mini strip mall surrounded by restaurants, with the Hall of Fame being the center piece of the area. While my little kids didn't care much for the exhibits and learning about the history of the game, I enjoyed learning about the origins of the game and how it's evolved over time (side note, facility was easy to navigate with a stroller). One of the highlights for myself and my kids was being able to play on the center court afterwards. They have 4', 5' and 6' hoops for little kids which my kids loved. Overall, the facility isn't as large and robust as I would have expected, but what's the Basketball Hame of Fame special is the nostagalia that you feel walking through the exhibits and being taken back in time for those unforgettable basketball moments from your youth. I would definitely recommend to those other basketball enthusiasts in my life and any other basketball fan considering the visit.
Written August 9, 2020
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Tina M
161 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
We visited in April 2022 with a 16 and 15 year old. It’s not interactive enough and there’s no video to talk about the history of basketball. I imagined walking through basketball through the years, start with the early years, go into the 70-80’s talk about about the big match ups, dunk contest etc. No, it’s mostly memorabilia. How many signed jerseys and sneakers can 1 person see. I learned more on Wikipedia than here.
Written April 16, 2022
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Aaron Ross
154 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The Hall does a nice job of telling the history of the game and honoring its greats. There are a lot of old artifacts, and there are displays honoring various key contributors, groups, and even superfans. The hall of honor is unique among the Hall of Fame of the major sports, as it has a wall with the names of all inductees in order of when they were inducted, and several huge touchscreens where you can select an inductee to read or watch more about out them (there is video for more recent players). And, of course, the tour ends with a big court where you are invited to shoot around.
For an asthetic perspective, it is strange both that the Hall sits right on route 91 (unless the baseball HOF which is in a remote town, or even the football HOF which occupies its own huge tract of land), and that it is built into a mini-mall. Kind of takes away from the mystique of what a HOF should be. From a content perspective, it is hard to tell who is eligible to be inducted. No one is here strictly for their college performance, but several college coaches are inducted. Some international stars are inducted, but it is hard to know why they are and others are not. I suppose all of that keeps people chattering, which is ultimately good for business.
For an asthetic perspective, it is strange both that the Hall sits right on route 91 (unless the baseball HOF which is in a remote town, or even the football HOF which occupies its own huge tract of land), and that it is built into a mini-mall. Kind of takes away from the mystique of what a HOF should be. From a content perspective, it is hard to tell who is eligible to be inducted. No one is here strictly for their college performance, but several college coaches are inducted. Some international stars are inducted, but it is hard to know why they are and others are not. I suppose all of that keeps people chattering, which is ultimately good for business.
Written August 7, 2023
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Nupester
Jupiter, FL683 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
On the plus side, if you’re a basketball fan, you must go here! The employees are simply outstanding; very friendly, helpful, and passionate.
My issue, for $28 admission, is simply the substance. Compared to the Baseball and Hockey Halls of Fame, there just isn’t nearly as much to see and it has scattershot organization. There is no real timeline, the exhibits contain random artifacts that may or may not be related to each other.
They tell the story of James Naismith inventing the game but not much else beyond that and I think fans would love to know more of the sport’s evolution.
The gift shop was also really lacking, it only had generic items. When I visited 14 years prior, they were actually showcasing the new Harry Potter book and various Red Sox paraphernalia at the front!
I love the sport and I had a good time regardless so I will visit again, but probably no more often than the every fourteen year-pace I’ve been on. (Seriously I visited in 1993, 2007, and 2021).
My issue, for $28 admission, is simply the substance. Compared to the Baseball and Hockey Halls of Fame, there just isn’t nearly as much to see and it has scattershot organization. There is no real timeline, the exhibits contain random artifacts that may or may not be related to each other.
They tell the story of James Naismith inventing the game but not much else beyond that and I think fans would love to know more of the sport’s evolution.
The gift shop was also really lacking, it only had generic items. When I visited 14 years prior, they were actually showcasing the new Harry Potter book and various Red Sox paraphernalia at the front!
I love the sport and I had a good time regardless so I will visit again, but probably no more often than the every fourteen year-pace I’ve been on. (Seriously I visited in 1993, 2007, and 2021).
Written July 23, 2021
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Can you visit the store without buying a ticket?
Written February 16, 2024
Do you have to wear sneakers to play on the courts?
Written July 2, 2023
When is the renovation expected to be completed and how long does it take to tour the facility? We would be a family of four with a ten year old and seven year old.
Written March 9, 2020
We visited last September when the works were ongoing. We got reduced entrance fee due to this, but they had relocated some of the interactive parts so that was good. The on site guide was more than forthcoming with information and answers to questions. We got on court to 'shoot a few hoops'. We loved the place and would recommend a visit. I do suggest you contact the venue direct with your queries too, it would be a shame to miss out just because of a few improvement works.
Written March 10, 2020
Partendo da Boston, in che modo è possibile raggiungere l'Hall of Fame di Springfield? Grazie
Written September 8, 2018
Hop on the Mass Turnpike and drive to route 91 ( Exit 5>) Then there will be signs for the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Written September 18, 2018
We are coming in our motor home pulling a vehicle and want to know if there is adequate room in parking lot to maneuver and park? If not where would the nearest place to park be found?
Written August 10, 2018
There is a large maneuverable parking lot. Should have no problem on a normal day.
Written April 23, 2019
Are there tour buses that bring you to this museum from Boston for a day trip?
Written April 14, 2017
I honestly couldn't say, but there are probably bus trips to Springfield itself. :)
Written April 15, 2017
My grandson picked this trip. What about staying in Boston and coming here for a day trip?? Should I think about flying into Springfield and out of Boston? I want to include Boston. I won't have a car.
Thank you
Written April 14, 2017
Day bus trips to Springfield are possible I believe.
Written April 15, 2017
Is there any basketballs games going on March 12th to 17th in Springfield?
Price of tickets?
Written February 27, 2017
I actually am not too sure about that. I am sure they do some events there throughout the year though. I would check their website or Facebook Events or give them a call. :)
Written April 3, 2017
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