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February 2024 by Erika Ray
This is a great place! We were treated by Janet, she was so amazing. You could tell she really enjoys her job, and she even gave the kids scavenger hunts to earn a prize, and suggested other places to go after our visit ( which we did! Thank you Janet!). I definitely want to return with my husband to this hall of fame. It’s very family friendly and has the upmost exceptional staff.
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January 2024 by D Lowe
It is usually an amazing experience however some parts of the museum was closed off which was a bummer but the rest was very fun and family friendly
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October 2023 by Emmanuella R. Belzince
Kids had an engaging and interactive time. Motivational video was well done and kept my 7 and 10 year-olds attention. I recommend it for all of the Georgia schools. Also, I used the museum pass from the library which made the entry free of charge. The boys loved the games, interactive instillations, trivia games and scavenger hunt. It is well done for kids of all ages and adults. I highly recommend it as part of your museum tour in Macon.
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September 2023 by c0nsumerc
Good visit. Nice town. Visit the outside flea market and Indian mounds. Suggest to have cash for market. Expect to be there a while. Great finds. Comfy clothes and shoes for the mounds is a must.
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January 2023 by D D.
Docents we're knowledgeable. Theater that had the historical points of GA in film format was very helpful. Great backgrounds and pics. Loved the interactive portion of the museum as well as their addition of the college and high school athletes.
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May 2022 by NSouth68
Excellent representation of the many prominent athletes who are born in Georgia. The displays are very organized and detailed with great illustrations.
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January 2022 by 954judyy
Great museum featuring all different sports and athletes who have a connection to Georgia. We learned a lot and enjoyed the exhibits.
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December 2021 by Ray Moon
Enjoyed the video. Enjoyed walking and participating in the questionnaire about the inductees in the Hall of Fame. Very nice and informative right here in our great state! Great place to visit for all ages especially if you have children!
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November 2021 by Taylor B
No state has a sports hall of fame to compare to Georgia. It took some time to evolve but today the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon is the largest state sports hall of fame in the United States at 43,000 square feet. Located at 301 Cherry Street, the building that houses the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame was built to resemble a turn-of-the-century ballpark with red-brick exterior, green roof, old-style ticket booths, brick columns in the rotunda and special lighting. Opened in 1999, it was created to put visitors into the heart of a sports experience. Over 1,000 artifacts are on display, over 7,000 objects are included in the Hall of Fame collection and over 450 people have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. See the Great Moments in Georgia Sports History. Participate in interactive exhibits such as NASCAR simulators, football and basketball games and computer programs. It all began in 1956 when the Hall of Fame portion of the museum was created as the Georgia Prep Sports Hall of Fame. In 1963, it was expanded to include high school, college, amateur and professional sports. After the Georgia State Legislature appropriated $8.3 million to construct the current museum, it was opened in 1999. The building also houses a 1,500-square-foot Georgia Room for rentals and receptions, a gift shop, a 205-seat theater, a research center, staff offices and storage space. It's fun to browse through the museum and acknowledge some of the legendary sports figures who are enshrined in the Hall of Fame, including Hank Aaron, Ty Cobb, Bobby Jones, Jackie Robinson, Herschel Walker, Charley Trippi, Frank Sinkwich, Dominique Wilkins, Johnny Mize, John Smoltz, Fran Tarkenton, Frank Thomas, Chipper Jones, Luke Appling, Phil Niekro, Edwin Moses, Walt Frazier, Bobby Dodd, Bobby Cox, Evander Holyfield and Furman Bisher. An interesting note: Race car driver Bill Elliott is a Hall of Famer. And his race car is displayed on the second floor of the museum.
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October 2021 by katyrwalls
My second visit here. I like that it is so interactive and especially love the Bill Elliott car on the second floor.
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October 2021 by Deja Thomas
I love this museum! It's been around since I was a kid. I'd love to see them revitalize some things to attract more families and visitors. The staff are extremely nice and the building is well maintained. This is a great stop to learn about African-American athletes during Black History Month.
