International Bowling Museum, Sports museum in Arlington, Texas.
The International Bowling Museum is a museum in Arlington, Texas, dedicated to the history and development of bowling as a sport. It displays original equipment, photographs, film footage, and interactive sections that trace the game from its early origins to the present day.
The museum opened on January 26, 2010, inside the International Bowling Campus in Arlington, after previously being located in St. Louis, Missouri. Museum Arts Inc., a Dallas company, designed and fabricated the new facility. The site also holds the World Bowling Writers International Bowling Hall of Fame and the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame.
The museum holds the halls of fame of the USBC, BPAA, PBA, PWBA and IBMA, listing every inductee of these professional bowling bodies. Exhibits show vintage footage and information on former bowlers such as Don Carter and Carolyn Ballard. A bowling equipment shop is also part of the facility.
The museum sits in the sports district of Arlington, close to other well-known venues, making it easy to combine with other stops. Inside, the layout is straightforward and most areas are accessible on foot without long walks between sections.
The museum holds the archives of the World Bowling Writers and the halls of fame of the USBC, BPAA, PBA, PWBA and IBMA under one roof, listing every inductee of those organisations. Its collection of bowling material can be consulted by visitors and archivists for a fee.
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