subject: National Sports Museum: Exploring Sports In Australia [print this page] Located ideally at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the National Sports Museum is an attractive museum which is solely devoted to sports in Australia. This intriguing museum displays many items, showcases different types of exhibitions and houses many galleries all presenting the history, current status and future of Australian sports.
Prior to the opening of the National Sports Museum the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum was in operation for around 17 years.
Most items displayed at the galleries of the National Sports Museum also known as NSM are connected to Cricket Hall of Fame- Australia, Australian Rules Football, Winter Olympic Games, Summer Olympic Games, Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Other sports featured here include Rugby League, Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Soccer and Netball. There are also many temporary areas that display exhibitions related to the most current issues in the sporting arena of the country as well as providing important information on major upcoming sporting events.
The National Sports Museum is regarded as a fine place that provides education and is an unmatched base for research. The museum offers information on the importance of sports as well as sportsmanship. School visits are complete with special Teacher Notes as well as Worksheets for students. The educational resource at the museum however is not only helpful for sports enthusiasts it also provides vast information on how sports have impacted the culture, lifestyle and history of Australia. The educational program at the museum features 12 well detailed resource kits.
The National Sports Museum is a fun place to head to and is filled with loads of activity for both young and old. Some of the most exciting programs include the Fast Lane, Badge Making, Color-In at the NSM, Challenge a Champ and so much more.
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