Opened in November 2009, it showcases Oklahoma sports memorabilia of all kinds and the collection keeps growing.The most recent items obtained by the museum are the batting practice jersey and spikes of Stillwater native Matt Holliday of the St. Louis Cardinals.The museum is constantly trying to grow its collection but with only 9,800 square feet for display, there is not room for most of the items in its possession, said Justin Lenhart, museum director.“That's big for a house but not that big for a museum,” Lenhart.That's why the museum rotates exhibits twice a year, so even if you have been before, you likely will see something new on your next visit.The same is true for memorabilia from the 127 members in the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.“In order to give everybody their due, we rotate people through,” Lenhart said.The Jim Thorpe Musuem also operates the Oklahoma Sports Museum in Guthrie.In October, the museum is scheduled to open a 700-square foot gallery of Oklahoma sports history in the Oklahoma City Arena.Exhibits in that gallery will be rotated annually, Lenhart said.
Opened in November 2009, it showcases Oklahoma sports memorabilia of all kinds and the collection keeps growing.
The most recent items obtained by the museum are the batting practice jersey and spikes of Stillwater native Matt Holliday of the St. Louis Cardinals.
The museum is constantly trying to grow its collection but with only 9,800 square feet for display, there is not room for most of the items in its possession, said Justin Lenhart, museum director.
“That's big for a house but not that big for a museum,” Lenhart.
That's why the museum rotates exhibits twice a year, so even if you have been before, you likely will see something new on your next visit.
The same is true for memorabilia from the 127 members in the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.
“In order to give everybody their due, we rotate people through,” Lenhart said.
The Jim Thorpe Musuem also operates the Oklahoma Sports Museum in Guthrie.
In October, the museum is scheduled to open a 700-square foot gallery of Oklahoma sports history in the Oklahoma City Arena.
Exhibits in that gallery will be rotated annually, Lenhart said.
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