Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame1000 Hall Fame Avenue (formerly West Columbus Avenue)Springfield, MA 01105 Downtown (neighborhood) 877-446-6752, 413-781-6500 www.hoophall.com www.facebook.com/BBHOF Popular Other Internet sources rate this place as above average FunInNewEngland Rating: (0 votes) Type: Sports Year Opened: 2002 Parking: Private lot (Free) Admission Fee: Yes (always) Child Friendly: Yes Museum dedicated to the players, coaches, and history of the sport of basketball; New state-of-the-art building. Previously located at building next-door from 1985 to 2002. Originally located at Springfield College from 1968 to 1985. Basketball was invented by James Naismith in Springfield in 1891. Last updated 2018-09-30 Get map or directions from Google Maps, Yahoo Maps, Bing Maps, or Mapquest Rate it yourself Submit your own review |