Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Museum
Street address:
2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N.
Birmingham, AL 35202-0163
Phone:
205-323-6665
Fax:
205-252-2212
Schedule:
Open M–Sat. 9–5, Sun. 1–5.
Mailing:
P.O. Box 10163
Birmingham, AL 35202-0163
Discount:
senior, group, child
Admission:
Admission charged
Accepted:
Travelers Checks
MasterCard
Visa
American Express
Original memorabilia from 200+ inductees, including Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, boxer Joe Louis, track and field greats Jesse Owens and Carl Lewis. 2 Heisman trophies, 3 World Series trophies, awards. Theater, touch-screen videos.
Accessibility:
Mobility Impaired (elevators, toilet access from front of wheelchair, support bars for toilets, wheelchair-level water fountains, seating areas for wheelchair users, wheelchairs available)
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