WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME

MIAMI, FL

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Boca Chita Lighthouse Credit: Simon Foot

The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) in Miami, Florida, is a unique institution dedicated to honoring the world’s greatest chess players and promoting the game of chess worldwide. The WCHOF's mission is to recognize the accomplishments of past and present chess players and to educate the public about the game of chess and its history.

The WCHOF is located in the heart of Miami's historic Little Havana neighborhood and is housed in a two-story building featuring a 30-foot-tall chess-piece themed façade. Inside, the museum houses a collection of more than 6,000 chess-related items, including a variety of chess sets, chess pieces, books, photographs, and other artifacts.

The WCHOF hosts a variety of educational programs, including lectures and workshops, chess tournaments, and exhibitions. The museum also houses a library with books, periodicals, and recordings related to chess.

The WCHOF has inducted several renowned chess players, including Bobby Fischer, Anatoly Karpov, Garry Kasparov, and Judit Polgár into its Hall of Fame. The WCHOF also honors other significant contributors to the game of chess, such as chess writers, composers, and chess organizations.

The WCHOF is open to the public and admission is free. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00am - 6:00pm, and is closed on Mondays.

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MIAMI FL. US MID #8401201233

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Boca Chita Lighthouse Boca Chita Lighthouse Constructed in the 1930s by Air Conditioning magnate Mark C. Honeywell, Boca Chita Light was only switched on for a short time. Honeywell, who built the lighthouse to aid navigation to his private island, had not consulted with officials, and had built the lighthouse on the wrong side of the island, creating a hazard for ships. Boca Chita Key, in Biscayne National Park, Florida
Boca Chita Lighthouse Looking down from Boca Chita Lighthouse Constructed in the 1930s by Air Conditioning magnate Mark C. Honeywell, Boca Chita Light was only switched on for a short time. Honeywell, who built the lighthouse to aid navigation to his private island, had not consulted with officials, and had built the lighthouse on the wrong side of the island, creating a hazard for ships. Boca Chita Key, in Biscayne National Park, Florida
Boca Chita Lighthouse Boca Chita Lighthouse Constructed in the 1930s by Air Conditioning magnate Mark C. Honeywell, Boca Chita Light was only switched on for a short time. Honeywell, who built the lighthouse to aid navigation to his private island, had not consulted with officials, and had built the lighthouse on the wrong side of the island, creating a hazard for ships. Boca Chita Key, in Biscayne National Park, Florida
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WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME
13755 SW 119TH AVE
MIAMI
FL
33186-6265

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WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME Information

MID # 8401201233
Name WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME
Alternate Name WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 651063878
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 25.639648, -80.38678
CODES FIPS State Code: 12
FIPS County Code: 086
US Census Tract: 019300
US Census Block: 1002