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History
As a Boston taxi driver once remarked, "A sports museum in Boston is like an art museum in Paris." Indeed, nowhere else in the country is the passion for sports so intense, the tradition as deep, or the shared experience as broad.

For the past thirty years, The Sports Museum has fit the bill in all of these respects, serving Boston, New England, and all those who visit our city and our region.

A 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization located in Boston, The Sports Museum honors our leading athletes and citizens by preserving and showcasing the distinctly rich sports heritage of New England through an unparalleled collection of artifacts, multimedia, works of art, and interactive exhibits. Located on Levels 5 and 6 of the TD Banknorth Garden, The Sports Museum features more than a half-mile of exhibits honoring the legends and legendary moments of Boston sports. Along the way, we have also built one of the finest collections of film, video, photographs, and research material of its kind in North America.

Founded in 1977, our mission is to use sports to teach the values of leadership, respect, and cooperation to our youth. In furtherance of that mission, we offer several innovative educational programs designed for kids, including:
  • Stand Strong - A program that builds character in kids so that they can stand up to drugs, violence, and the other challenges that they face
  • Sports Figures - A program where students use statistics and information throughout The Sports Museum to solve math problems
  • Careers in Sports - A program that teaches students about various non-athletic careers in the sports industry
  • The Will McDonough Writing Contest - A program designed to encourage the development of language and writing skills as well as the exploration of leadership, teamwork, and like values
All told, more than 7,000 students each year participate in our educational programs. The majority of these students come from Boston public schools, Boston private schools, and Boston-based community organizations (after-school programs, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs, camps, and the like).

Paris has its art. So does Boston. We also have our sports, however. The Sports Museum is the keeper of the flame in this regard.
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