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 Women's Basketball Hall
of Fame
The Women's Basketball Hall
of Fame is a state
of the art museum
dedicated to all levels of women’s
basketball
and is located in Knoxville, TN
It is a terrific museum to visit with
the basketball lovers in your home.
You
will have the ability to view
women's basketball history from it origins to modern times. The
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
honors the past, celebrates
the present and promotes the future of women's basketball . Depending
on how big a basketball fan you are a basic visit can take as little as
two hours or you can spend an entire day inside the museum.
The
first stop on the tour will take you to the State Farm Tip-Off theater
where you will see Hoopful of Hope, a 15-minute emotional
journey covering the history of women’s basketball. This film
shows some of the all-time greats from the sport including players,
coaches, and teams from AAU, collegiate, and professional organizations.
In addition, you will see exhibits
displaying
hundreds of interesting artifacts, all with great stories behind them.
You can see one of the original rule books from 1901, Teresa Edwards’
collections of medals, including her five Olympic medals, trophies,
vintage uniforms, jerseys and more.
You will also
see
a replica of an old locker room—quite a contrast to the modern locker
room. Here’s
your chance to sit in the locker room during pre-game or halftime and
listen to some of the nation’s best coaches talk to their teams.
The
basketball court is one of the highlights of the museum where there are
three baskets, one representing the past, present and future. Each
basket is a different height, so you can test your skills on all three
levels. Interactive exhibits enhance your enjoyment and allow you
to try out a timed dribbling course, passing interactives and a vertical
leap challenge. You can also see what you would look like in a
uniform from the 1920s, 1940s, 1960s or 1990s.
So
remember to wear your basketball shoes when you visit this museum!
Hours of operation
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Winter
Hours: Labor Day - April 30 |
Summer Hours
May 1 - Labor Day |
| Tuesday - Friday 11am -
5pm Saturday 10 am -
6 pm Sunday 1 pm - 5
pm Monday closed |
Monday - Friday 10am -
5pm Saturday 10 am -
6 pm Sunday 1 pm - 5
pm |
Note:
Hours are subject to change so please
phone ahead prior to your visit.
Mailing address
Women's
Basketball Hall of Fame
700 Hall of Fame Drive
Knoxville, TN 37915
Phone:
(865) 633-9000
Admission Rates
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Adults |
$7.95 |
| Youth 6 to 15
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$5.95 |
| Children
5 and Under |
FREE |
| Senior
Citizens 62 and older |
$5.95 |
Group tour rates are
available. Admission rates are subject
to change.
Note: Memberships are
available.
Official Website
www.wbhof.com
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