Lacrosse Museum And National Hall Of Fame
Coordinates: 39°20′5″N 76°37′19″W / 39.33472°N 76.62194°W / 39.33472; -76.62194
The US Lacrosse Museum and National Hall of Fame, located in Baltimore, Maryland, on the campus of Johns Hopkins University, is operated by US Lacrosse. The museum showcases the history of the game of lacrosse, from its Native American origins to its present-day modern form.
On display are photographs, art, vintage equipment and uniforms, trophies, as well as other memorabilia and artifacts relating to the sport of lacrosse. Exhibits are also found on the Members of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
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