Museum
College Football Hall of Fame
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The College Football Hall of Fame, in downtown Atlanta, is a slick, highly interactive museum celebrating the uniquely American passion for college football. Far from a static collection, it's built around hands-on, immersive experiences: visitors get an RFID-enabled badge linked to their favourite team, which personalises the exhibits as they explore. The showpiece is a spectacular three-storey wall of 768 helmets representing college football programmes across the country, while the indoor playing field lets you test your passing, kicking, and agility skills. Exhibits cover the game's history, traditions, marching bands, rivalries, and the legendary players and coaches enshrined in the Hall.
It's a fun, energetic attraction even for casual fans, and a hit with families and sports lovers. Located beside Centennial Olympic Park (near the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola), it's easy to combine with Atlanta's other downtown attractions. Allow a couple of hours, more if you enjoy the interactive field.
Don't miss
- The three-storey wall of 768 team helmets
- RFID badges that personalise your visit
- An indoor playing field to test your skills
- Exhibits on legends, rivalries, and traditions
- A central location by Centennial Olympic Park
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit College Football Hall of Fame
You can visit on your own (paid entry; book online to save). A tour adds transport and a guide, or combines nearby sights into one day.
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Know before you go
- Set your favourite team on your RFID badge to personalise the exhibits.
- Don't miss the three-storey wall of 768 helmets.
- Try the indoor field to test your football skills.
- Combine with the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola nearby.
A bit of history
The College Football Hall of Fame, run by the National Football Foundation, honours the sport's greatest players and coaches. After years in Indiana, it relocated to a purpose-built, technology-rich home in downtown Atlanta in 2014, beside Centennial Olympic Park.
Common questions
What is the College Football Hall of Fame?
An interactive museum in downtown Atlanta celebrating college football, its legends, traditions, and history, with hands-on exhibits, a personalised RFID badge, and an indoor playing field.
What's the helmet wall?
A spectacular three-storey display of 768 helmets representing college football programmes from across the United States.
Is it good for non-fans?
Yes, the interactive, immersive design and the indoor field make it fun even for casual visitors and families.
What's nearby?
It's beside Centennial Olympic Park, near the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola.
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