J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum, Storrs

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The J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum is a public museum located on the University of Connecticut's main campus at Storrs, Connecticut. The museum documents and celebrates UConn's intercollegiate athletics. Opening its doors on January 19, 2002, the 2,700-square-foot museum was named in honor of benefactor and 1940 Connecticut basketball and football captain J. Robert Donnelly. Exhibits include national and regional championship trophies, trading cards, photographs, and various sports memorabilia, as well as a six-screen video wall replaying moments of triumph for the UConn Huskies. A life-size fiberglass sculpture of Jonathan the Husky, UConn's mascot, greets visitors at the museum entrance. The Connecticut Basketball Rotunda, featuring NCAA championship trophies and life-size cutouts of Ray Allen and Rebecca Lobo, is among the museum's permanent exhibits. ()

Established: 2002 (22 years ago)Coordinates: 41°48'26"N, 72°15'28"W

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J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: William Benton Museum of Art, Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Connecticut State Museum of Natural History.

~1440 ftE
Museum, Concert hall, Art gallery
William Benton Museum of Art, Storrs
7 min walk • The William Benton Museum of Art is a public fine arts museum located on the University of Connecticut's main campus in Storrs, Connecticut, US.
0.8 miE
Specialty museum, Museum
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, Storrs
21 min walk • The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is a public museum of puppetry operated by the University of Connecticut and located in Storrs, Connecticut.
~640 ftNE
Music and shows, Theater, Concerts and shows
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Storrs
4 min walk • The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts is a public performing arts venue located on the University of Connecticut's main campus in Storrs, Connecticut.
~1720 ftSE
Education, Museum, Natural history museum
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, Storrs
9 min walk • The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History was located in Storrs, Connecticut, as part of the University of Connecticut. The small museum contained a variety of scientific and archaeological collections about the cultural history of southern New England.
~1890 ftE
Library
The Dodd Center for Human Rights, Storrs
10 min walk • The Dodd Center for Human Rights is a University of Connecticut center which supports programming, educational initiatives, and events dedicated to the theme of human rights.
0.9 miNE
Archaeological site
Farwell Barn, Storrs
24 min walk • The Farwell Barn, also known as Jacobson Barn or Jacobson's Barn, is a historic property on Horsebarn Hill Road in Storrs, Connecticut, on the campus of the University of Connecticut. The property is also the site of the archaeological remains of the Farwell House.
~1640 ftE
Library
Homer D. Babbidge Library, Storrs
8 min walk • The Homer D. Babbidge Library is the main library on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs.
~1150 ftSE
Basketball, Sport venue, Sport
Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, Storrs
6 min walk • Harry A. Gampel Pavilion is a 10,167-seat multi-purpose arena in Storrs, Connecticut, United States, on the campus of the University of Connecticut. The arena opened on January 21, 1990, and is the largest on-campus arena in New England. It was named after industrialist and 1943 UConn graduate Harry A.
0.4 miNE
Universities and schools
University of Connecticut, Storrs
10 min walk • The University of Connecticut is a public land-grant research university in Storrs, Connecticut. It was founded in 1881. The primary 4,400-acre campus is in Storrs, approximately a half hour's drive from Hartford and 90 minutes from Boston.
0.5 miS
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum, Storrs
13 min walk • Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum is a 2,000-seat hockey rink in Storrs, Connecticut. It is the home arena for the University of Connecticut women's and practice facility of men's college ice hockey teams.
0.4 miS
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Morrone Stadium, Storrs
12 min walk • Morrone Stadium, officially known as Joseph J. Morrone Stadium is the on-campus soccer stadium at University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut. The 5,100-seat stadium was built in 1969. and has undergone many renovations since. The stadium hosts the school's men's and women's soccer programs.

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Which popular attractions are close to J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum?

Nearby attractions include Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Storrs (4 min walk), University of Connecticut School of Engineering, Storrs (5 min walk), University of Connecticut School of Business, Storrs (6 min walk), William Benton Museum of Art, Storrs (7 min walk).

How to get to J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum:

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UConn North Campus • Lines: 675 (6 min walk)
Visitor Center Outbound • Lines: 675 (7 min walk)