HERITAGE/ Remarkable Sport Museums

Skiing is one of the most popular sports in Europe. Every year, hundreds of thousands of skiers flock to the various resorts located within the continent. Because of the rich history of the sport, museums have been built to preserve the things that have turned skiing into what it is today. These museums which pay homage to the people, events, and institutions that helped shape the sport can be found all over Europe. The Holmenkollen Ski Museum in Oslo, Norway Founded in 1923, the Holmenkollen...

Sports museums in North America are attracting visitors by featuring high-tech exhibits that are interactive apart from making available standard memorabilia. Here are some of North America’s top sports Halls of Fame: Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York The National Baseball Hall of Fame is located in the picturesque Cooperstown village in New York. The museum’s modern building displays artifacts covering baseball’s 150 years of history as well as cultural significance. The user-frien...

In June, Santos City in Brazil inaugurated a new museum to celebrate Pelé – the local treasure regarded as the best football player of all time. A three-time world football legend who won the International Olympic Committee’s title of the “Athlete of the Century” and a number of other recognitions that are uncountable. Located in Santos’ Valongo neighborhood and housed in a historic mansion, the Pelé Museum displays a collection of 2,400 pieces that Pelé has amassed within a life span of 73 y...

Inspired by the anniversary of the impressive London Olympics Games, below are the top museums located in England and dedicated to various sporting pursuits and activities. Manchester United Old Trafford Museum and Tour, Manchester You can tour the deified turf located at Old Trafford of one of the most successful and biggest football teams on the globe. The museum has a rich history from the time the club was first started more than 130 years ago. This gives you an exciting opportunity to pee...