Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield

Name: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Address: 1000 Hall of Fame Ave, Springfield, 01105, United States
Telephone: +1 877-446-6752

#2 among attractions in Springfield

Top attraction, Museum, Specialty museum, Basketball court

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

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Facts and practical information

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an American history museum and hall of fame, located at 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts. It serves as basketball's most complete library, in addition to promoting and preserving the history of basketball. Dedicated to Canadian-American physician James Naismith, who invented the sport in Springfield, the Hall of Fame inducted its first class in 1959 before opening its first facility on February 17, 1968. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1959 (65 years ago)Coordinates: 42°5'38"N, 72°35'5"W

Address

1000 Hall of Fame AveSouth EndSpringfield 01105 United States

Contact

+1 877-446-6752

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Day trips

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: MassMutual Center, Symphony Hall, Memorial Bridge, First Church of Christ.

0.6 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Sport
MassMutual Center, Springfield
17 min walk • The MassMutual Center is a vibrant hub of entertainment and sports located in the heart of Springfield, Massachusetts. This expansive arena and convention center complex plays host to a diverse array of events, from high-energy hockey games to captivating concerts...
0.6 miNW
Music venue, Nightlife
Symphony Hall, Springfield
15 min walk • The Municipal Group of Springfield, Massachusetts is a collection of three prominent municipal buildings in the city's Metro Center district.
0.6 miNW
Bridge
Memorial Bridge, Springfield
17 min walk • The Hampden County Memorial Bridge is a reinforced-concrete arch bridge that spans the Connecticut River between Springfield, Massachusetts and West Springfield, Massachusetts, constructed in 1922.
0.5 miN
Church
First Church of Christ, Springfield
14 min walk • First Church of Christ, Congregational, or Old First Church, is a historic church at 50 Elm Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1819, the present structure is the fourth church building on the site, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The church is within the Court Square Historic District.
0.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Paramount Theater, Springfield
23 min walk • The Paramount Theater is an historic theater located at 1676-1708 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1926 out of part of the grand Massasoit House hotel at a cost of over $1 million, the Paramount Theater was the most ornate picture palace in Western Massachusetts.
0.4 miNW
Park
Connecticut River Walk Park, Springfield
11 min walk • The Connecticut River Walk is partially constructed park and bikeway in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, along the banks of New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. Currently, Springfield's section of this park is 3.7 miles long, running from Chicopee...
0.6 miN
Monuments and statues
The Puritan, Springfield
17 min walk • The Puritan is a bronze statue by sculptor Augustus St. Gaudens in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, which became so popular it was reproduced for over 20 other cities, museums, universities, and private collectors around the world, and later became an official symbol of the city, emblazoned on its municipal flag.
0.7 miNW
42°6'9"N • 72°35'31"W
Tower Square, Springfield
18 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miN
Church
South Congregational Church, Springfield
16 min walk • The South Congregational Church is a historic church at 45 Maple Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. The 1875 High Victorian Gothic building was designed by William Appleton Potter for a congregation that was established in 1842, and is still active today.
0.5 miNW
Park
Court Square, Springfield
14 min walk • Court Square in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, is a park and historic district in the heart of Springfield's urban Metro Center neighborhood. Court Square is the City of Springfield's only topographical constant since its founding in 1636.
0.5 miNW
Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Hampden County Courthouse, Springfield
13 min walk • Hampden County Courthouse is a historic courthouse on Elm Street in Springfield, Massachusetts designed by Henry Hobson Richardson. This was the county's second courthouse.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame open?

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame?

Nearby attractions include French Congregational Church, Springfield (11 min walk), Connecticut River Walk Park, Springfield (11 min walk), McKinney Building, Springfield (12 min walk), Hampden County Courthouse, Springfield (13 min walk).

How to get to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame by public transport?

The nearest stations to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame:

Train

Springfield (25 min walk)

Bus

Berth 3 • Lines: P20 (25 min walk)
Berth 4 • Lines: B6 (26 min walk)