Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame Experience
A limited-time pop-up exhibit celebrating Minnesota's greatest athletes.
- Location: Lower level of The Dayton’s Project building (700 Nicollet Mall)
- When: November 29 - December 28, 2024
- Hours: Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*During Holidazzle on Dec. 18-21, the exhibit will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
*Christmas Eve (Dec. 24): 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
*Christmas Day (Dec. 25): Closed - Admission: Free
From World Series and WNBA Championships to Olympic gold medals and Big Ten titles, and from legends like Herb Brooks and Patty Berg to today’s stars like Suni Lee and Anthony Edwards, the state of Minnesota is blessed with a rich sports legacy. Starting Friday, Nov. 29 (Black Friday), visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about Minnesota’s history on the field, diamond, court, ice and beyond as the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame Experience opens to the public in downtown Minneapolis.
The temporary installation highlighting Minnesota’s sports history will recognize the many individuals, teams and key moments that have contributed to our state’s sports legacy. Featuring a pictorial history of Minnesota sports from award-winning Minnesota Star Tribune photographers.
Walk through six distinct eras of the state’s athletic past and present:
- Early Milestones: Native Americans and the "Creator's Game" along with a collection of “firsts”
- The Biggest Game in Town: University of Minnesota football takes center stage
- Gold Medal State: Minnesota athletes’ Olympic success through the years
- The Metrodome: The multi-purpose stadium that hosted the United States’ biggest sporting events
- The Rise of Women’s Sports: Minnesota’s outsized influence on girls’ and women’s athletics
- A Major League Era: The state’s shift to a pro sports mecca
More to see at the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame Experience:
- Images and artifacts from legendary Star Tribune sports columnist Sid Hartman’s office
- An artistic presentation of Minnesota sports jerseys
- A display honoring the members of the Star Tribune Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame.
“Whether you are a casual or die-hard sports fan, the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame Experience adds to a long list of must-see holiday offerings in Minneapolis this season,” said Melvin Tennant, President and CEO of Meet Minneapolis. “Having this limited-time exhibit steps from the Dayton’s Holiday Market – along with our theaters, restaurants, breweries, and more – gives visitors and residents another unique, engaging reason to explore downtown.”
Check out more to do near the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame experience
November 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Four Seasons Hotel
Minnesota meets the Swiss Alps in this seasonal pop-up dining experience at Riva Terrace, the Four Seasons' fourth-floor rooftop restaurant. Enjoy a warm welcome cocktail around the fire while you take in beautiful city views under a blanket of stars. Enjoy an intimate four-course dinner prepared by Chef Martin Morelli in your private mini cabin.
December 3, 2024 - January 23, 2025
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U.S. Bank Stadium
Winter Warm-Up, a recreational program featuring inline skating and indoor running, returns to U.S. Bank Stadium this December. Twelve Winter Warm-Up sessions will be offered this season beginning on Tuesday, December 3 and ending on Thursday, January 23. Winter Warm-Up is open to all ages and will take place on the stadium’s main and upper concourses from 5 – 9 pm on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
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Minnesota Orchestra
Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler, and raised among Santa’s elves. This holiday season Buddy travels to New York—with the Minnesota Orchestra! Experience John Debney’s wonderful score as the full film plays on the big screen.
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Nicollet Mall
As downtown Minneapolis’ premier (and free to attend!) holiday celebration, Holidazzle has delighted residents and visitors for years. Enjoy food, drinks, holiday shopping and activities for all ages! A sroller skating rink, holiday pop-up bars, interactive art installments and even Santa Claus are just a few *holidazzling* activities waiting for you.
The Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame Experience is a joint venture from the Minnesota Star Tribune, the Minneapolis Foundation, Meet Minneapolis, the Hennepin History Museum and Mich’s Markets. Many of the state’s professional and collegiate sports organizations are partnering with the exhibit, including the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota United FC, Minnesota Aurora FC, Minnesota Frost, Minnesota Vixen, and University of Minnesota.
