NCAA Hall of Champions (Indianapolis, Indiana)

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700 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 916-4255
www.ncaahallofchampions.org/index.php

The NCAA Hall of Champions is a museum, exhibition center, and conference center that is located adjacent to the national office of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The building was designed by Postmodern architect Michael Graves.

Set in an inspiring $10 million structure designed by nationally prominent architect Michael Graves, the Hall of Champions is located in White River State Park on the western edge of downtown Indianapolis.

The Hall uses a variety of interactive displays, theater presentations and other exhibits to show how athletes and coaches excel at their respective sports.

In the Great Hall, visitors catch their first glimpse of what the Hall has to offer. This public area features banners recognizing the current winners of the 88 NCAA national championships. The "Look Up to Champions" video display provides a unique view of 14 NCAA sports from under a hanging scoreboard.

Three theaters in the Hall of Champions offer spectacular visuals and keen insights into the student-athlete experience. The Champions Theater asks a simple question - "What is a champion?" The answer is given through an inside look into the lives of student-athletes. The March Madness Theater puts viewers in the middle of the action in the NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments. The Locker Room Theater features several championship coaches describing their role in developing student-athletes, as well as discussing their championship teams and allows us to hear from former student-athletes talking about their real-life experiences.

A 1920s-era gymnasium on the second floor of the Hall gives visitors the chance to try a variety of sports equipment; it's also a great place to perfect your jump shot.

The Hall's 25,000 square feet of exhibit space includes other interactive kiosks and games, hands-on displays, and information about the NCAA and its member schools. And there is something for everyone at the Hall of Champions - all 23 sports in Divisions I, II and III are represented.