SPORTS MUSEUM OF AMERICA

NEW YORK, NY

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The Sports Museum of America is a now-defunct museum located in New York City. It opened in May 2008 and closed only a few months later in February 2009. The museum was dedicated to showcasing the diverse history of American sports and featured a variety of exhibits, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations.

The museum was spread across three floors and was located in a 20,000 square foot space in lower Manhattan. It included a Hall of Legends exhibit featuring some of the most celebrated athletes in American sports history, including Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, and Muhammad Ali. Other exhibits covered topics such as the history of women in sports, the evolution of equipment and technology, and the impact of sports on American culture and society.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also offered special events and programs, including lectures, book signings, and screenings of classic sports films. The Sports Museum of America was dedicated to celebrating the rich history and cultural significance of sports in America, and it provided a unique and immersive experience for visitors of all ages. Unfortunately, due to financial difficulties, the museum was forced to close after only a few months of operation.

SPORTS MUSEUM OF AMERICA is a History Museum in NEW YORK NY. US MID #8403600905

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 438,652 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

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HERMITAGE MUSEUM FOUNDATION USA INC
505 PARK AVE FL 20
NEW YORK
NY
10022-9306

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SPORTS MUSEUM OF AMERICA Information

MID # 8403600905
Name HERMITAGE MUSEUM FOUNDATION USA INC
Alternate Name SPORTS MUSEUM OF AMERICA
Classification History Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 133777395
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 438,652
REVENUE 438,652
LAT/LONG 40.763088, -73.969515
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 061
US Census Tract: 011402
US Census Block: 2003