Free admission to World Golf Hall of Fame Museum on September 26 with online registration
St. Augustine, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2015) — The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday September 26, 2015, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 11th annual Museum Day Live. On this day only, participating museums across the United States emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DC-based facilities, which offer free admission every day, and open their doors for free to those who download a Museum Day Live ticket.
Inclusive by design, the event represents Smithsonian’s commitment to make learning and the spread of knowledge accessible to everyone. Last year’s event drew over 400,000 participants nationwide, and this year’s event is expected to attract more museum goers than ever before.
“We are thrilled to once again be part of the Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day event, which serves as a reminder of the importance of education and preservation to the Hall of Fame and museums around the nation,” said Dave Cordero, Director of Communications at the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum.
Through 35,000 feet of exhibition space, the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum features artful storytelling supported by historic artifacts, personal memorabilia from the Hall of Fame members, videos, photos and interactive exhibitions. The Hall of Fame features marquee exhibitions that tell the fascinating stories of its members over the years. Currently on display is an exhibition honoring LPGA icon Nancy Lopez. “Nancy Lopez: Pride, Passion and Personality” is a tribute to Lopez’s life and career with more than 150 personal items. More recently, the Hall unveiled “Gary Player: Grand Slam Success,” a special exhibition celebrating the life and career of “The Black Knight.”
The Museum Day Live! ticket is available for download at Smithsonian.com/museumday. Visitors who present the Museum Day Live ticket will gain free entrance for two at the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum for one-day only on September 26, 2015. One ticket, per household, per email address.
About the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum
The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum preserves and honors the history of golf and the legacies of those who have made it great. The Hall of Fame & Museum, located at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., serves as a steward of the game through engaging, interactive storytelling and exhibitions featuring artifacts, works of art, audio, video and photography significant to the history of golf and its members. The Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution and is allied with 26 national and international golf organizations, including The European Tour, LPGA, the Masters Tournament, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, The R&A and USGA. To learn about the Hall, visit www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org.
About Smithsonian Media
Smithsonian Media comprises of its flagship publication, Smithsonian magazine, as well as Air & Space, Smithsonian Books, and the Smithsonian Media Digital Network. Smithsonian Media oversees the Smithsonian Institution’s interest in the Smithsonian Channel, a joint venture between the Smithsonian Institution and CBS/Showtime. Smithsonian Media is a division of Smithsonian Enterprises, the revenue-generating business unit of the Smithsonian Institution. The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum & research complex with 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park and nine research facilities. Approximately 30 million people from around the world visit the museums annually.
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