OnFocus Halls of Fame Spotlight: International Volleyball Hall of Fame and Museum

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International Volleyball Hall of Fame and Museum

Read more about the hall of fame HERE

Welcome
Come experience the Museum at the International Volleyball Hall of Fame! With hundreds of historical volleyball artifacts displayed throughout the redesigned exhibit galleries, the Museum delivers an entirely new, engaging visitor experience. After touring the museum, explore the 6-acres that make up the grounds of Holyoke’s Heritage State Park.  The park’s Visitors Center features exhibits about Holyoke’s industrial history and culture. You can also visit the Children’s Museum at Holyoke, the restored antique Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, and a spray park.  Visitors can also walk along the canals that once powered the cities many mills.
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Museum Hours

Hours of Operation
Please note the hours of operation are subject to change. The IVHF hosts many special events which can close all or parts of the Museum. Summer Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11am – 3pm
Wednesday: 11am – 3pm
Thursday: 11am – 3pm
Friday: 11am – 3pm
Saturday: 11am – 3pm
Sunday: 11am – 3pm

Last admission is 30 minutes prior to close.

The Museum may be viewed by special pre-arranged appointment outside our normal operating hours. Please email [email protected] for more information.

We are closed on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

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Admission Rates
General Admission
Adults: $8Discounts
Seniors (65 and older): $5
Students: $5
Active and Retired Military: $5
Children (12 and under): Free

VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover accepted.

Directions & Travel Information

International Volleyball Hall of Fame
​444 Dwight Street, Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040 
Have questions? Call 1-413-536-0926 for more information
The International Volleyball Hall of Fame is close to several major cities throughout the Northeast including those with major airports. ​
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Bradley International Airport is located in Windsor Locks, CT, just 40 minutes from the International Volleyball Hall of Fame and is serviced daily by flights of major commercial airlines.

Logan Airport, Boston, MA, is located two hours from the Hall of Fame and is serviced daily by flights of major commercial airlines.

Parking

On-street, metered, parking is available on Dwight Street. Additionally, FREE parking is available in the Appleton Street lot near the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round on the opposite side of Heritage State Park.
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David Keech
Author: David Keech

David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]

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