Pro Football Hall of Fame

Bucket list item checked off. Must see for any football fan. Bust room was the highlight. Only downside was the $ 10 charge for parking that I didn’t know about till I was at the register buying admission tickets. Can’t say I’m surprised though after having to pay what the owners are charging to park at the games now. $ 82 for parking and admission for 3.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio is a wonderful place to visit for a few hours. I flew into Cleveland and then it’s roughly about an hour or 2 drive to Canton.
When you arrive there are signs saying «Football Hall of Fame», which is a great photo opportunity. The fee to enter is reasonable. It’s a self guiding tour. The engraved heads of all the players of the Hall of Fame is a cool area to enter. It’s a wood polished room where every player’s head from yearly elections into the Hall of Fame is preserved. There are other special moments with memorabilia from the NFL that are highlighted throughout the museum. At the end of your tour, they have a film that’s a revolving theater and showcases the year of the most recent Superbowl winning team.
Also, you can walk out onto the field of Fawcett Stadium right next door to the Hall of Fame museum. Here, the NFL hosts yearly player enshrinements as well as the preseason Hall of Fame game in August.
I found the Pro Football Hall of Fame to be very worthwhile if you’re a fan of the game. It’s really easy to get in Canton, Ohio. And when I arrived in the spring, there weren’t any crowds or lines. It’s certainly worth a visit.

The Pro Football Hall Of Fame was a disappointment. The facility seemed dated. I expected more cutting edge technology. It wasn’t very hands on or interactive. I wish they had more about other pro leagues besides the NFL. The gift shop did not impress me and their bathrooms were very unclean.

My husband loves football. I was able to pay an extra 20.00 dollars to have his photo on the sign in front of the Pro football hall of fame, along with a birthday message. He loved it, he was so happy. Awesome… Michelle was great thanks guys
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Enjoyed it because my hubby was excited. Good thing I had a bogo coupon. $ 24 a person x’s 2 + 10.00 for parking. That’s pretty expensive I don’t think we would have gone if I didn’t have the coupon. At least we can now say that we have been.

Despite Michael Jordan’s unparalleled popularity as an individual athlete, the NFL is the most popular professional sport in this country. For 17 weeks every season, teams vie for attention of fans across the country & the Super Bowl is annually the most watched & most valuable program on television. The NFL was founded in Canton, which makes its presence in the middle of Ohio seem a bit more sensible than it would otherwise. But I think that if the Hall were located elsewhere, there might be some pressure on it to make it a bit more impressive than it is.
The first issue is parking. While visitors to the hall who are only interested in shopping do not need to pay to park, those who are paying the full $ 24 admission (& yet still may very well spend a good deal in the extensive gift shop), are charged $ 10 to park. That seemed a bit off. After that, you go through the usual pose for a photo against a green screen bit, which you can later purchase.
At museums like this, I never begin at the ground floor. I think it’s best to start at the upper level & work my way downward, as you tend to do the opposite of what most others are doing, and you save the purchase of souvenirs until you’re conveniently near the exit.
I have to say I was underwhelmed with this museum as a whole, both in comparison with similar museums of its type (think the Basketball Hall of Fame) & others along the same lines (think the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame). It’s not nearly as well laid out or intuitive & when one or both of those isn’t the case, there are problems. A good deal of the content is also sub par. Frankly, being charged $ 34 to play X-​Box games in an «interactive wing,» is insulting. Learning about sports-​related injuries is interesting, but I wonder how long that took, or what pressures the Players’ Association had to apply, to see that was thrown in.
Elsewhere in the museum, you walk through the evolution of the game from the early 1900s through the present day & see it against the backdrop of history — because what would football be like if not for Walt Disney’s Bambi? There’s an exhibition on the current inductees, of course, the busts of all honorees from previous years, & a great deal of memorabilia. Pads, programs, jerseys, helmets, tickets — everything you’d expect to find.
There is a cafeteria, but it’s basically just vending machines with a couple of other options available behind a counter.
This review may seem to skew negative because I’m a Bills fan & they’re woefully underrepresented in the hall aside from a few Jim Kelly jerseys & maybe Andre Reed’s helmet, but that’s not the case. As a paying customer & someone who appreciates learning about history, I just hope for & expect more. The best part of my visit was actually a presentation by two museum staff members on some of the items in the museum’s collection (of course with a collection so expansive, they rotate things). It lasted roughly 20 minutes & was educational, humorous & engaging.

Great place lots of information on football that I was not aware of best place to go in canton

I am a die hard football fan so this place has been on my bucket list for years. Sadly I left feeling kind of meh. I was here during hall of fame weekend so there was a lot going on. I met a few famous players etc. etc. The hall itself was kind of boring. Lots of busts, historical things and memoribilia but not a lot of interactive things to do. It definitely needs an upgrade for $ 28.

The museum was interesting, but gosh this was expensive. Not only are you paying for the tickets, but despite the fact that you’re in the country you have to pay a lot of money for parking. Not worth the cost and it only took an hour to get through.

Honestly, I wasn’t that hyped about the Hall of Fame. I like football, I’m a Buckeye fan, and I kind of follow the Cowboys. My husband, however, eats, drinks and sleeps the Broncos. So of course, when we went to my home, we had to visit the Hall of Fame.
I was so impressed. We had my niece and nephew with us and they had a great time. They loved the hands on things, and the place was laid out in a way that kept you moving and learning all the time. The displays are great, a lot of history is there.
The only disappointment was the Superbowl video, which we thought would be about «getting to the Superbowl,» since it is called «The Road to the Superbowl»…basically, it was a recap of the game. I saw the game, I didn’t need to see it again. Especially since I was watching a team cheat.
I also would have liked it if the good AND the bad of football was shown… because there have been cheating incidents, etc. Might be good to show what happens to your career when you cheat or use enhancement drugs,…and how it can affect your health! There are a lot of kids going through who might be impacted.
All in all, the adults loved it and the kids loved it. The price is a bit much, but you can get five bucks off by getting the tickets online.

I am a football fame and history lover. I really could care less for the modern NFL but love the history of sports. I shared this experience with my 11 year old son and was surprised how much he was interested in all this place offered. A good mix of museum and interactive displays. We planned on being there for 2 hours but we’re there for almost 4!
I probably wouldn’t make this a destination trip. However we were in the area and we’re glad we stopped.

I had a blast at the NFL Hall of Fame. There was so much history there. I enjoyed seeing how the game evolved from the early 1900’s to what it is today.
They have so much to see and do. We arrived at 3:30 on a Friday evening and left at 5. The only reason we left at 5 is because they had not extended the hours yet. There is no way to see and enjoy everything the HOF has to offer in that amount of time. I will definitely be back to visit.

Love football but I’ve never been to the Hall of Fame. Figured I’d have a blast here. We were in and out in less than 90 minutes.
The interactive area consisted of Madden and a broken trivia game from the early 90s.
It’s absurdly overpriced at $ 28 per person and the greedy nerve to actually charge $ 10 per vehicle is a disgrace.
If you are a die hard fan, there is virtually nothing that will stop you from coming here at least once. However, I have zero desire to come here again — even when I start my own family in the coming years. I’ll wait in the car and make sure to tell my kids to tell the lady at the ticket window that they walked here so they aren’t charged a BS «parking fee».

The museum pays tribute to the iconic game America loves. Every part of the Hall Of Fame shows the rich history of football. From the humble beginnings to the spectacle it is today. If you love football. You need to come here at least once.
I have been here at least three times before. The last time before my last visit was twenty years ago. A lot has changed since then. Before all of the memorabilia was guarded by velvet ropes. The old Hall felt more like a old library back then. Now the Hall has everything behind glass. Completely updated with interactive displays. Showing you the sights and sounds of the game.
My favorite part of the Hall are the bronze bust statues. All the greats of football’s past are on display. An impressive list of the best whoever played the game.
The people running the Hall really made a fantastic memorable time for me. I pretty sure if your a fan of football. You will agree.

If you are a football fan this is a must especially if you have a favorite team it made it that much more interesting. I took my boyfriend as his Christmas gift and we spent about 3 hours walking through the museum. Lots of history to read about and interactive exhibits. I think even young kids would have a good time. Definitely stop by the gift shop for some cool stuff. My only complaint is you have to pay $ 10 for parking-​the lot is huge and it is in the middle of Canto, OH. Just a way for them to make extra money but they tickets are already $ 24 (make sure to ask for the AAA rate and you get a 10% discount).

A must visit for every football fan. Regardless if you’re more a follower of collegiate football verses the NFL. If you give yourself the time you’ll walk away finding out more about the game you love than you’d ever imaged.
That said here’s a word of advice for those traveling with younger fans (10 and under). Although they do have some exhibits that are interesting for kids you’ll probably have to devote the time explaining most everything to them in order to keep them entertained. Not a problem for some parents especially if their children are playing the game BUT… for a few maybe it’s best to venture here for a few hours on your own.
I won’t go into explaining what’s in the HOF as you can get that off the website. However I will say that one of the big takeaways for me was learning how much the game (rules, regulation, points, etc.) has changed with the times.
The NFL’s ability to morph itself based on society has made it America’s «new» pastime. Sorry baseball but unless folks live in a town with a professional team few are watching unlike football where everyone is. By itself discovering footballs past makes it worth the trip but add in all the other stuff and wow.
How Much Time Should I Spend?
I only had a couple of hours in the HOF before having to get back on the road to catch a flight. I was told this would be sufficient but it was woefully inadequate. Like my brother, my usual museum visit partner, I prefer to see and read just about everything. Even if I just focused on the highlights it would still take 3 hours to see it all. If you have the opportunity plan your visit consider staying for half the day and add in a picnic lunch. When I go back… and I will… I’m taking a picnic lunch and after spending all morning in the HOF I’m going to stands in the stadium behind the HOF to sit down and have a lunch overlooking the HOF game field BUT only if its on a weekend because the field also belongs to the local high school, which is attached on the other side.
Overall: It’s awesome and a definite stop for American history and sports buffs, 5 Stars!
PS: The more I found out about Jim Thorpe the more I believe he’s still the best player to ever play and/​or represent the game.

I went here in 2007 and I was somewhat underwhelmed. Parking and access were easy and admission was reasonable (under $ 23). But the bronze heads weren’t as well molded as I had envisioned. I also didn’t care for all the interactive crap that occupied a large portion of the HOF.
Bottom line is this. If you’re a self-​proclaimed football fan, you must go here. In fact, you must go out of your way to go here even if it’s not convenient. This should and must be on the bucket list of all die-​hard football fans. But if you’re one of those fans who has to ask your co-​workers on Monday morning how «your team» played the day before, or if you’re one of those fans who roots for two or more teams (hopefully not within the same Division), then I wouldn’t go out of your way to go here.

Please read this review as if it is being narrated by the NFL films guy who said «The Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field»…I just read he never actually said those words but you know the guy.
Anyway this is Mecca for all football fans. This place does a great job of honoring their history, recognizing their present and being interactive with their fan base.
After you buy your tickets (if also going to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, ask for a combo pass and it will save ya 3 – 4 bucks per person) you get shuffled into the the big football shaped part of the building to see different exhibits and memorabilia. Here you will see different record holders, see if your hand size is as big as Jim Kelley’s or Troy Aikman’s and various other things to read and learn about. Eventually you make your way up to the busts of every HOF’r. This is really cool as they are all in the same room and seperated by year of induction. The next room was the «other pro leagues» that challenged the NFL. They gave a pretty extensive history of the different AFL inceptions, the WFL and the USFL. What no XFL? I should take away a star for that!
There is also an ares dedicated to just the Superbowl which includes a film and a Superbowl ring for each champion. That was neat to see the different styles for over the years. There is also a very big video game area where you can sit on a couch and play Madden just like you were at home. (why this was such a popular exhibit is beyond me). And of course no museum is complete with out a massive gift shop as you exit.
What pushed this museum up to a 5^th star for me (besides being a semi-​obnoxious football fan) was the 60 yard field right out side the museum. This allowed 5 semi old out of shape guys (most of us were over 35) to run routes and throw passes like we were still in our prime. If the Pro Football HOF really wants to make some money, then they should sell Icy Hot and BenGay at the gift shop.

I’m not a big sports fan, but I do love my museums, and between my family and friends and going to OSU I have picked up an appreciation of football. When I heard Sweetie was doing a half marathon that started at the HOF, the first thing I wanted to know was if we could tour it. Yes, for free with her registration, and I’m glad we went.
Topped by something that suggests a football or possibly a spaceship, the HOF is easy to find. Inside, it is laid out pretty well. From football «prehistory» to the present day, there are great displays with interesting information, cool artifacts, and interactive exhibits (fun for all ages.) It was crowded due to the race, but still easy to see everything. In the actual HOF section there are busts of all the inductees, and cool touchscreens to help locate your favorites.
I’d go back (though maybe not if I had to pay to get in– tickets are expensive!) With this, the McKinley monument, and assorted other interesting sites, Canton turned out to be a much nicer town than I expected.

During a recent visit for the 2013 Pro Football HOF Enshrinement ceremony, we of course stopped in to check out the museum as part of the trip. Given the festivities we had to park in an outlying parking lot to get to the museum, the place was b-​u-​s-​y. From the outside, the Pro Football HOF looks a bit dated even after the recent renovation for its 50^th year anniversary, inside it’s a lot better.
The place spans two floors and is pretty large but has a natural flow for visitors which is nice. Staff was decent for ticketing and admissions, nice job there. And once inside, there was plenty to look at for memorabilia, uniforms, history and more. It was really interesting for me to learn about how the game evolved over time into the multi-​billion dollar business it is today. But unfortunately given how busy it was during my visit, I missed the room with all the inductee busts, boo!
But I still got a pretty good feel for the Pro Football HOF and while it’s decent, it’s not spectacular. If you’re a football fan it’s still a must-​stop and visit but I was hoping for a bit more…