The Australian Sports Museum, Sports museum at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia
The Australian Sports Museum is an exhibition at the Melbourne Cricket Ground displaying collections on cricket, Australian rules football, Olympic Games, tennis, rugby, soccer, basketball, and netball. The permanent exhibition is organized into thematic sections that present different aspects of Australian sporting history.
The institution was founded in 1986 as the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum, originally serving as a center for Olympic and sporting documentation. After extensive renovations, the collection evolved into a comprehensive museum covering the full range of Australian sports.
The Indigenous Trail documents the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes across different sports and their important role in Australian sporting culture. Visitors can learn stories of athletes who overcame obstacles and shaped national and international competitions.
The museum is open daily to visitors during regular hours, with guided tours available to provide information about Australian sporting history. Plan to spend adequate time exploring the different sporting sections, as each contains extensive documentation.
The museum offers interactive technology and virtual reality experiences that allow visitors to immerse themselves in historical sporting situations. These digital experiences enable visitors to experience iconic moments that shaped Australian sporting history.
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