Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Museum

Tourism Region: Golden Horseshoe

The Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum has been established to commemorate the names of players and others who have contributed to the development of Canadian Football and to collect, preserve, document, research, exhibit and interpret artifacts and other memorabilia that relate to the history of all levels of Canadian Football. The Corporation of the City of Hamilton and the Canadian Football League have appointed jointly a Management Committee whose main objective is to ensure that the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum carries out these functions.

The Hall of Fame and Museum will provide curriculum based programs which will serve to introduce children to the history of football in Canada.

This Statement of Purpose may not be altered without the consent of the Management Committee.

About the Collections

The artifact collections were started in the early 1960s and have increased to over 30,000 items consisting of trophies, helmets, playing equipment, games and record balls, jerseys, sweaters, jackets, flags, banners, photographs, films and videos. The oldest artifact in the collection is the Montreal Challenge Cup from 1873. The collections form a major part of the on-site and off-site exhibitions, and are used extensively as part of the education programs to teach children about the history of Canadian football.

The library/archives house extensive collections of football memorabilia primarily related to the CFL. Recent additions to the library have included documents from Varsity and Junior football.

The types of documents include rule books, media guides, record books, statistics, periodicals, individual/team photos and an extensive film/video library. A detailed finding aid of all paper documents provides quick reference and easy access to the library/archival material. Open by appointment only. User fee applies.

Archives

Electronic Records • Films and Videos • Photographs

Decorative Arts

Costumes

Fine Arts

Culture:
Canadian

Media:
Sculpture • Film and Video

Human History

Costumes and Accessories • Manuscripts • Medals • Memorabilia • Sports Equipment • Imaging : Film : Photographs : Video

Services & Activities

Research Services

Archival Records • Films • Library • Video Library

Educational Programs

The Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Museum offers two in-house education programs. These two programs provide students with the opportunity to discover the exciting and unique history of Canadian football and learn about the players and builders who have provided valuable contributions to the sport and their communities. Each program is curriculum aligned and will provide students with the opportunity to have a guided tour of the exhibits, plus enjoy hands-on activities and demonstrations. Students will complete their tour by visiting the "Collector's Zone" where they can purchase a keepsake of their visit.

SEE HERE FOR DETAILS
http://www.cfhof.ca/page/education_programs

Family Programs • School Programs : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP) : Age 18 and up (Post-Secondary)

Visitor Services

Films and Videos • Guided Tours : English • Accessible by Public Transportation • Children's Activities or Services • Meeting Room Rental • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Signs : Washrooms : Wheelchair access • Washrooms

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Available • Volunteer Training Offered

Number of Volunteers: 70

Activities: Special event assistants, collection related duties, retail

Member Privileges

In process of being developed.

Food Services

NO FOOD SERVICE

Publications and Products

Books • Brochures • Educational kits • Newsletters • Postcards • T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps • Commemorative Souvenirs • Videos

Map

Visit the Website

Location

Address:	58 Jackson St. West Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1L4 See Map
Telephone:	905-528-7566
Fax:	905-528-9781
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