The Sports Museum
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Located within TD Garden, The Sports Museum showcases Boston’s sports history through exhibits on teams like the Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox, and Patriots, aiming to inspire youth.
Planning your visit
Boston takes its sport unusually seriously, and The Sports Museum inside TD Garden covers all of it: the Bruins and Celtics who play in the building, the Red Sox and Fenway, the Patriots, the marathon, and the college teams.
The collection is strong on the specific moments Bostonians reference — the 2004 Red Sox comeback that ended 86 years without a World Series, Bobby Orr's flying goal, the Celtics dynasty under Russell and Auerbach, and Bill Buckner in 1986, which the museum handles with the resignation it deserves.
The Bruins Heritage Hall covers the hockey history in depth.
Because the museum occupies concourse levels of a working arena, access depends on the event schedule, and tours are arranged around it — checking before travelling is necessary.
The Boston Marathon material, including the bombing and the response, is handled with restraint.
Bookable options include museum tours covering the Bruins Heritage Hall. Current availability is shown below.
Before you book
Where is The Sports Museum?
The Sports Museum is in Boston, United States. The map on this page marks its exact location.
What are the opening hours of The Sports Museum?
Daily 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours change on public holidays, so check the official site before travelling.
Do I need to book The Sports Museum in advance?
Tickets can be bought on the door at quiet times, but booking ahead fixes the date and avoids the queue at busy ones. Live availability is shown on this page.
