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College Basketball Experience

1401 Grand Blvd · Kansas City, MO

Why you should go…

The College Basketball Experience is a 41,500 square foot fan-interactive facility in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, adjoining the T-Mobile Center. It opened in October 2007 and houses the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame alongside hands-on shooting, dribbling and trivia exhibits. Tickets are sold at the CBE box office in the T-Mobile Center's main lobby, and same-day re-entry is allowed.

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  • #hall of fame
  • #interactive
  • #family
  • #sports

Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

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