The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is a museum in downtown Birmingham that honors people whose sporting achievements brought recognition to Alabama. Its exhibits include Alabama sports figures such as Jesse Owens, Paul “Bear” Bryant and Willie Mays, making it a stop for learning about the state’s sports history.
- Location: 2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham
- Hours: Open Monday to Friday; closed Saturday and Sunday
- Adult admission: $5
What does the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame feature?
The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame preserves the achievements of people who have brought recognition to Alabama through sports. The Alabama Legislature established it in August 1967, and its first class included Johnny Mack Brown, Paul “Bear” Bryant, Michael Donahue, Jimmy Hitchcock, Don Hutson, Ralph “Shug” Jordan, Frank Thomas and boxer Joe Louis.
The museum features a Daniel A. Moore Gallery, alongside exhibits on Alabama sports figures including Jesse Owens, Paul “Bear” Bryant and Willie Mays. Its address is 2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, beside the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.
If you’re building a downtown day around the museum, the one-day Birmingham itinerary on foot includes other stops around the city center.
What are admission prices and how should you plan?
Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens aged 60 and older, $3 for students, and $14 for families. Groups of 10 or more receive $1 off each admission.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday: 9 AM–5 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The Hall sits near the corner of 22nd Street North and Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, within the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. It is about a 26-minute walk from Kings Inn Civic Center/UAB.
When is the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame open?
The museum’s published hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and it is closed on weekends. Hours and admission prices can change, so check the official site before you go.
The Hall of Fame lists a museum-rental option. For questions about a visit or rental, you can call 205-323-6665 or email info@ashof.org. For another downtown museum stop, the McWane Science Center visitor guide covers its visit details.
How do you get to the Hall of Fame from downtown?
The Hall of Fame is in downtown Birmingham, adjacent to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, at 2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North.
FAQs
Where is the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame?
It is at 2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, next to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.
Does the museum offer group admission savings?
Groups of 10 or more receive $1 off each admission.
How can you contact the Hall of Fame?
Call 205-323-6665 or email info@ashof.org.