I thought this would be like a museum............NOT! Shoot baskets, throw the football, watch videos, play basketball with you in the video, learn about anatomy, pictures, posters, and even sing with state all-state choirs! You can't take it all in in one visit! Technicology genius!
The Iowa Hall of Pride is a great place to take your family. The facility is modern with many hands on actives and displays. We stopped before a high school basketball game and wished we would have allotted more time to spend at this facility. The director, Jack is a wonderful host!
is the director for this wonderful building that tells the story of Iowans - and you can see his dedication to a job well done at every turn. If you want to know more about this midwest state, THIS is the place to do it!
Great place to learn about IA sports history. the staff was very friendly and the memorabilia is great to look at and explore.
It told the story of Iowa athletic accomplishments for every sports. There were games for the young and old to keep them interested and entertained. Lots of interesting posters and photos. Parking is free.
The Hall of Pride is ever changing and adding new things. I hadn't been there for a year or two and they have added and improved. If you went to school in Iowa and/or graduated from a school in Iowa, you really need to visit this place. You can look up your high school or any high school in the state and get information. There is also all types of activities and sports stories. They've added a display for Shawn Johnson (Olympian and winner of Dancing With the Stars) and Zach Johnson (PGA golfer). They are currently in the process of adding a display on farming in the state of Iowa. I would highly recommend this for the whole family.
We stopped expecting a "who's who" exhibit of famous Iowans. It is that... but so much more. There are interactive stations covering many fields of endeavor including sports, athletics, farming, medicine, music, and hollywood. We thought we would spend an hour or less but spent more than two. Worth seeing.
It was interesting, fun and very enjoyable. The price was very reasonable. Conveniantly located down town near the arena and convention center. Definately worth the time. Parking is at a premium if there is an event going on.
The Iowa Hall of Pride is a very interesting place. It has many different categories of sports, school activities, and famous Iowans. Very cool.
The Iowa Hall of Pride captures the heart of athletes and the excellence in Iowa sports at the high school, collegiate and professional levels.