Sports museums Sports museums The Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame Museum, located in Baltimore, Maryland on the campus of Johns Hopkins University, showcases the history of the game of Lacrosse, from its Native American origins to its present day modern form. ...more on Wikipedia about "Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame Museum"
The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Crested Butte Colorado. The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame and Museum (MBHOF) was founded in 1988 to chronicle the history of mountain biking. Since the creation of this sport in the 1970’s, mountain biking has grown immensely and MBHOF works to document individuals and events which have significantly contributed to mountain biking history. The museum houses items of memorabilia, vintage bikes and components, classic photos, press clippings, and highlights from historic races and events. As of 2005, the MBHOF has inducted 93 individuals and 4 groups who have made major contributions to mountain biking. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mountain bike hall of fame"
The Museum of Skateboard History is a private museum owned by Brewce "The Pope" Martin that chronicles the history of the sport of skateboarding from its beginnings in the 1960s. The museum is part of the Skatopia skateboarding compound located near Rutland, Ohio, USA. ...more on Wikipedia about "Museum of Skateboard History"
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was founded by Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney in 1950 in Saratoga Springs, New York, to honor the achievements of American thoroughbred race horses, jockeys, and trainers. Each spring, following the tabulation of the final votes, the announcement of new inductees is usually made during Kentucky Derby Week in early May. ...more on Wikipedia about "National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame"
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma on the campus of Oklahoma State University. The museum opened on September 11, 1976. ...more on Wikipedia about "National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum"
The Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland houses permanent and temporary exhibits relating to sport and the Olympic movement. It is surrounded by a park containing numerous works of art on a sporting theme. ...more on Wikipedia about "Olympic Museum"
The United States Bicycling Hall of Fame, located in Bridgewater, New Jersey, is a private organization formed to preserve and promote the sport of cycling. ...more on Wikipedia about "United States Bicycling Hall of Fame"
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