The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is a basketball history museum in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was invented. You can use the Hall’s official ticket page to review admission prices, but its official pages show different museum hours, so confirm the details before planning your visit.
- Location: 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts 01105
- Adult admission: $34; prices may vary by ticket type
- Hours: Official pages differ on whether the museum opens daily or Tuesday–Sunday
- Last entry: No time is specified on the official pages reviewed
For background on the museum and its exhibits, see this Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame visitor guide.
Where to buy official tickets
The Hall’s official plan-your-visit page provides a Get Tickets link. Its text does not state additional general-admission purchase terms, so check the ticket options directly before buying. Admission prices vary by age and visitor category, and may vary by ticket type.
If you’re staying at Riverdale Inn, the Hall is a Springfield attraction to consider during your stay in West Springfield.
Admission types and what to verify
General admission is listed at $34 for adults, $20 for youth ages 5–12, $25 for students ages 13 and older, and $25 for seniors ages 65 and older. The Hall also lists group admission, with different rates and advance-planning requirements.
General admission
Use the Hall’s official ticket page to review the available ticket type and price for your visit. The listed rates may vary by ticket type.
Group admission
Pre-booked group rates require at least 10 people and one week’s advance notice. Listed group prices are $27 for adults, $16 for youth ages 5–12, and $20 for students ages 13 and older and seniors ages 65 and older. The Hall says prices may vary by ticket type.
Opening hours and last entry
Museum hours are listed as 10 a.m.–4 p.m., but schedules differ: one listing says daily, while another says Tuesday–Sunday and notes Monday closures. Neither listing specifies a last-entry time. Hours can change, and special events may affect museum access. Check the official site before you go.
Arrival and accessibility details
The Hall’s listed address is 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts 01105. Some GPS systems may use 1000 West Columbus Avenue instead. The Hall’s directions include driving routes from Boston, New York City, and Hartford, but its official pages reviewed do not provide visitor parking or public-transit directions.
The accessibility statement on the Hall’s site addresses website accessibility; the pages reviewed do not describe physical-access features or visitor accommodations. Contact the Hall directly if you need details for your visit.
How the visit fits a Springfield day
Basketball’s Springfield story gives the visit a clear local context: the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism says the game was invented in the city in 1891.
Inside the museum, the map places the admissions box office, Tip Off Pavilion, Hall of Fame Theater, gift shop, and dining options on Level 1, with additional galleries on Level 2. The Tip Off Pavilion is at the first-floor entrance and includes player lockers, game-used memorabilia, and the Hall’s signature film in the Nike Theater.
Dining options associated with the museum include Max’s Tavern, Subway, Cold Stone Creamery, and Max’s Swing Lounge. For more on what to see inside, use the visitor guide to the Hall of Fame.
FAQs
How much are tickets to the Basketball Hall of Fame?
Listed general admission is $34 for adults, $20 for youth ages 5–12, and $25 for students ages 13 and older and seniors ages 65 and older. The Hall says prices may vary by ticket type.
Is the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame open on Mondays?
Hours are listed as 10 a.m.–4 p.m., but schedules differ: one listing says daily and another says Tuesday–Sunday. Confirm the schedule with the Hall before your visit.
Does the Hall list a last-entry time?
No last-entry time is specified on the official pages reviewed. Check the Hall’s special-hours information when planning.
Where is the Basketball Hall of Fame?
It is at 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts. Some GPS systems may use 1000 West Columbus Avenue.