OnFocus Halls of Fame Spotlight: NBA Hall of Fame
Plan Your Visit
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is a fantastic destination for everyone from lifelong basketball fans to families with children who are just beginning to explore the world’s most popular sport. The Hall of Fame is located in “The Birthplace of Basketball”, beautiful Springfield, Massachusetts. The city is easily accessible from no matter what direction you are traveling from.
The Museum is conveniently located within driving distance from New York, Boston, and Hartford and is right off of MA Route 91. For those who are travelling by air, the Museum is very easily accessible from Logan International Airport and Bradley International Airport.
Accommodations are centrally located throughout Springfield, with several hotels within five minutes of the Hall of Fame. Please look below for more information on planning your trip, we look forward to seeing you!
Or call 1-877-4HOOPLA for hours and ticket info.
Some of the Hall’s Newest Features
THE HALL OF FAME IS LOCATED AT:
1000 Hall of Fame Avenue
Springfield, Massachusetts 01105
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Call 1-877-4HOOPLA (1-877-446-6752) for more information.
Early Closings
The Hall of Fame hosts many special events, which can close parts of the Museum. Please check this page before planning your trip.
Includes our hours of operation and ticketing information.
Driving Directions
Find the best route to The Hall!
Lodging & DiningWhen visiting the Basketball Hall of Fame, consider staying at one of the Hall’s Preferred Hotels and catch a bite to eat at one of the several restaurants and eateries on site.
Group Ticket InformationAre you planning on visiting The Hall of Fame with a large group? Click here to find out more about our special group rates.
Education ProgramsLearn more about the educational experiences available for students when they visit the Hall of Fame.
Youth BirthdaysThe Hall is a great place to have your child’s birthday party.
Host Your EventFrom receptions to business meetings, the Hall has several facility rentals available for your next special event!
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Where are they Now? We feature athletes and difference makers from the past, standouts in sports who excelled over the years and have moved on. Know of a former athlete, coach, or difference maker who we should feature? Know of a former standout competitor whose journey beyond central Wisconsin sports is one we should share? Send us information on athletes and difference makers of the past with our simple form HERE
Baked or Fried! We also feature difference makers throughout central Wisconsin: coaches, booster club leaders, administration, volunteers, you name it. Send us your nominations for who you’d like us to interview HERE
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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]
