Hours Of Operation

10 am - 6 pm 7 days a week (last ticket sold at 5:15 pm)

The Sports Museum of America is open 365 days. Hours may vary by season, so please refer to this site for the most up-to-date hours of operation for the date you plan to visit. On occasion, the museum will close earlier than regular visiting hours for a private event. The last ticket will be sold 90 minutes prior to closing.

Directions

The Sports Museum of America is located at 26 Broadway in New York City. The entrance to the museum is on Beaver Street (at the southern end of SmA, between Broadway and Broad Street), steps from the famous "Charging Bull" statue that sits just north of Bowling Green on Broadway in Lower Manhattan.

By Subway and Bus:
SmA is most easily and quickly accessed from Midtown Manhattan by subway, as several lines have stops within footsteps of the entrance. The closest are the 4 and 5 to Bowling Green and the 1, R and W to Rector Street. Also nearby are the 2 and 3 to Wall Street, the J, M and Z to Broad Street, and the PATH to World Trade Center.

Several New York City Transit buses also stop within a short distance of SmA.

For assistance with New York City subway and bus directions, the MTA's official Trip Planner is available.

By Sightseeing Bus:
New York City sightseeing buses have a scheduled stop across the street from the Sports Museum of America. Visitors should take the Bowling Green/Statue of Liberty Ferry stop on the Downtown Loop for either Grayline (stop #12) or City-Sights stop #14.

Free shuttle bus service on the "Downtown Connection" is also available at points between Battery Park City, Battery Place (along Water Street) and the South Street Seaport area. Service is available seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and buses run approximately every 10 minutes, picking up passengers at stops marked with the "Downtown Connection" logo.

By Ferry

Private ferry service between Lower Manhattan and various points in Brooklyn, Queens, and New Jersey is also available by Circle Line Downtown (866.925.4631), New York Water Taxi (212-742-1969), New York Waterway (1-800-53FERRY), Seastreak (1-800-BOATRIDE), and Liberty Park Water Taxi 201-985-8000.

Bus and subway connections in Lower Manhattan for each of these ferries are easily accessible.

By Regional Rail
Tri-state area residents with Midtown access via Metro North, New Jersey Transit and Long Island Railroad can get to the Sports Museum of America with the additional 15-minute subway trip to Lower Manhattan.

• Metro North to Grand Central Station - take the 4,5 downtown to Bowling Green
• New Jersey Transit and Long Island Railroad to NY Penn Station - take the 2,3 downtown to Wall Street

For NJ residents with access to Newark Penn Station and Hoboken, the PATH train to World Trade Center is also quick and convenient.

Driving:

From the North
Take 95 South to 278/Bruckner Expressway. Cross the Triboro Bridge to Manhattan and merge on to FDR Drive South. Stay in the left lane past the Brooklyn Bridge Exit following signs for Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel/West Street. Go through underpass to West Street and then 2 blocks to Rector Street. Turn right on Rector and proceed to Broadway. Turn right on Broadway to 26 Broadway.

From the West and South
Cross the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel or Holland Tunnel into Manhattan. Head south on the West Side Highway (West Street, if you're coming from the Holland Tunnel) to the Chambers Street Exit. At the light, make a left onto Chambers Street. At the 3rd light, make a right onto Broadway. Continue south on Broadway for ¾ mile to 26 Broadway.

From Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island
Follow I-278/Brooklyn Queens Expressway to Brooklyn Bridge and cross into Manhattan. Follow the signs for Park Row South. Exit onto Park Row and proceed to the light. At the light, make a left onto Broadway and continue south for ½ mile to 26 Broadway.

From Staten Island
Cross the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge toward Brooklyn. Take I-278/Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to the Prospect Expressway to access the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Exit tunnel onto West Side Highway and proceed to Rector Street. Turn right on Rector Street to Broadway. Right on Broadway to 26 Broadway.

For additional driving directions to the Sports Museum of America, click here

Parking

Street parking is limited around the museum, but there are several parking garages within a short walk of SmA. Parking fees range depending on the time of day and length of time parked, with lower fees typically charged on the weekends. There is usually an additional charge of $4 to $10 for oversized vehicles.

Battery Garage at 56 Greenwich Street (212-425-1065) is the largest in the area and is a self-park.

• From FDR South, stay in left lane past the Brooklyn Bridge Exit following signs for Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel/West Street. Go through the underpass to West Street driving about two blocks to Rector Street. Turn right on Rector to Greenwich Street, then a right turn in to the garage. When walking out of garage, make a right (north) on Greenwich St. Then make a right on Rector St. followed by another right on Broadway. You will make a left on Beaver St. to arrive at the museum entrance.
• From West Side Highway, left turn on Chambers Street to Greenwich Street. Right on Greenwich Street to garage. When walking out of garage, make a right (north) on Greenwich St. Then make a right on Rector St. followed by another right on Broadway. You will make a left on Beaver St. to arrive at the museum entrance.

Other parking garage options in the area include

• 1 Battery Park Plaza (State Pearl Garage - 212-248-5752)
• 14-26 South William Street (Icon Parking - 212-269-5056)
• 55 Water Street (Imperial Parking - 212-809-6789)
• 45 Wall Street (45 Wall Street Parking - 212-825-0700)

Discover The "New" Downtown

A visit to the Sports Museum of America offers the opportunity to discover New York City's "new" Downtown. Following the tragic events of 9/11, and spurred on by the area's ongoing revitalization, Downtown (also known as Lower Manhattan) is a must-see for residents and visitors alike -- filled with museums, restaurants, unique and ethnically varied neighborhoods, stunning architecture, vibrant history and breathtaking waterfront views. Home to Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange and the dynamic surrounding Financial District, Downtown also includes the neighborhoods of Battery Park City, Chinatown, Little Italy, the Lower East Side, Soho, and Tribeca. And much like the City itself, Downtown boasts unparalleled accessibility -- a robust transportation network connects the area to every Borough and the entire surrounding region.

At 26 Broadway, the Sports Museum of America is located at the very crossroads of this vibrant and exciting scene. Situated in the "Canyon of Heroes" where New York's renowned tickertape parades begin, SmA is directly across the street from the famous "Charging Bull" statue, footsteps from Wall Street and the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferries, a short walk from the World Trade Center, the Brooklyn Bridge and South Street Seaport, and - surprising as it may seem - an easy and economical 15-minute subway ride from Midtown Manhattan.

Since more than 95% of sports fans across the United States have not been able to visit the Pro Football, Hockey, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball or other Halls of Fame - widely considered the ultimate destinations for lifelong sports fans - the Sports Museum of America is honored to call Downtown "home" and to share a powerful sampling of our partners' stories with the millions of people who annually visit here.

To learn more about the "new" Downtown, SmA invites you to visit the Alliance for Downtown New York, an organization dedicated to the welfare of Lower Manhattan's historic district.

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Things To Know

To enhance the experience of all of our guests, and to protect sensitive exhibits, interactives and artifacts, please note the following strict policies within the Sports Museum of America:

• No photography or video
• No use of cell phones or other mobile devices
• No food or drinks
• No smoking
• No strollers

Strollers may be stored in the coatroom located in the SmA Lobby before entering the museum. The Sports Museum of America does not, however, assume responsibility for lost or stolen items.

SmA Accessibility

The Sports Museum of America is dedicated to providing a quality, first-class experience for all of our guests. For guests with special needs, please read the following:

Venue Facilities:
The Sports Museum of America, Legends Level and the SmA Store are fully wheelchair accessible. Elevators provide access to all floors and exhibits, and all bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. There is limited seating within the museum itself.

Guests with special needs:
Guests with special needs are invited to call ahead at 212-747-0900 for information and make appropriate arrangements.