Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers Programming Ideas The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History invited Olympic and other well-known athletes to its opening. The keynote address was given by sports commentator, Tony Kornheiser. The museum also set up billiard tables, foosball tables, and other games for guests. Refreshments were served by waiters wearing referee uniforms. The New York State Museum in Albany, NY, held numerous events in connection with Sports: A family sports weekend, where visitors could meet local sports professionals. A "Design a Putt" activity allowed people to develop their dream golf course. "Vacation Week Sports Day" encouraged visitors to create a new sport or improve an old one. The "Sports Bowl Trivia Contest" was ideal for ages 16+. A sports film festival allowed visitors to relive all of the best sporting moments on the big screen. Visitor Comments None listed at this time. Please check back again. Museum Responses "My girlfriend asked me in December if there were any good exhibits at the State Museum that would be appropriate for her son's scout troop. I recommended the Sport exhibit. The group took a tour and thought the exhibit was "cool." —Carrie Bernardi, Exhibition Planner New York State Museum "We loved the design of this exhibit and how organized it was to uncrate and install. Supporting materials were very clear and thorough. SITES staff was always helpful." —Kristine Major, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA "SITES offers a first-class hand-holding experience. The quality of the support materials is first-rate, and we can always take the subject matter of their exhibitions and make it relevant to our museum." —Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum Back to description