The Sports Museum fills the fifth and sixth floors of TD Garden at 100 Legends Way in Boston, with exhibits on the city’s professional, college and amateur sports. Follow displays of photographs, uniforms and memorabilia across nearly half a mile of exhibition space, from Bruins and Celtics history to the Boston Marathon. Interactive activities in Heritage Hall add a hands-on stop, and guided museum and arena tours bring extra context. Choose the museum tour for the collections or the arena tour for a look around TD Garden.
Boston sports across nearly half a mile
The Sports Museum occupies the fifth and sixth floors of TD Garden, home to the Boston Celtics and Bruins. Its displays cover professional, college and amateur sports from Boston and New England, with photographs, uniforms, trophies and other memorabilia arranged across nearly half a mile of exhibits.
The collections reach beyond the teams that play at TD Garden. Hockey, basketball, football and baseball each have displays, while concourse galleries include boxing, rugby and soccer. The Boston Marathon also appears among the major sporting events represented. This range makes the museum relevant even if your interest is not limited to the Bruins or Celtics.
Heritage Hall and notable memorabilia
Heritage Hall brings together Bruins history, including photographs and memorabilia, alongside interactive activities. Displays also include material connected to the original Boston Garden and hockey legend Bobby Orr. Among the individual objects visitors may encounter are Stanley Cup memorabilia and Shaquille O’Neal’s shoes.
Interactive games give you a way to test your sports knowledge, and life-size statues of Carl Yastrzemski and Larry Bird offer another point of interest. The exhibits are grouped around different sports and teams, so you can focus on the eras or players that matter most to you.
Museum and arena tours
The museum has a self-guided route, with staff available to answer questions. Guided museum tours add explanation as you move through the collections; one listed tour lasts 45 minutes and departures run every half hour. The museum and arena tours are separate options, so check the tour details when booking to confirm which areas are included.
An arena tour takes you around TD Garden and gives a behind-the-scenes look at parts of the venue. Tour access can include different levels of the arena and areas such as suites; specific stops depend on the tour. If you are most interested in the museum’s Bruins displays, confirm that Heritage Hall is part of your chosen visit.
FAQ
Where is The Sports Museum in Boston?
It is on the fifth and sixth floors of TD Garden at 100 Legends Way, Boston.
How long does a Sports Museum visit take?
A museum tour is listed as 45 minutes. Allow additional time if you plan to explore on your own or take an arena tour as well.
Can you tour TD Garden?
Yes. The arena tour is a separate option from the museum tour and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the venue. Check the tour details for the areas included.
Are tickets recommended in advance?
Yes. Booking tickets in advance is recommended.
