Northeast News
March 4, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The National Football League Hall of Fame is coming to Kansas City.

Union Station’s next exhibit, in partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs, will bring NFL artifacts and photos to Kansas City. The exhibit, titled Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, will open on May 23, 2015.

According to a press release, Gridiron Glory is the largest and most comprehensive traveling exhibition ever created on the NFL and will include more than 10,000 square feet of the most iconic pro football artifacts of all time. In total, more than 200 football artifacts, photos and rare documents from the Pro Football Hall of Fame collection will be on display, some even for the very first time.

The exhibit tackles everything from football’s cultural impact to the science behind the game. Guests will able to view NFL Films video footage and learn about the sports’ pioneers. This interactive multimedia experience includes rare documents and spectacular NFL Film footage. Additionally, a special gallery will be created to pay tribute to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Exhibition Highlights include:

• The Great Moments – A stirring video experience

• The Great Players – American legends, such as Johnny Unitas, Jim Brown, Joe Namath, Lynn Swann, and many Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famers

• The Dynasties – The teams too tough to beat from every era

• The Road to Equality – The inspirational story of the rise of black athletes

• The Pioneers – A homage to the early days of football

• The Science of Football – An interactive exploration of science, technology and innovation at work through football

• Records are Made to be Broken – Priceless artifacts recounting many milestone events

• Football as a Way of Life – How the sport has impacted the American way of life

• Football in the Media – Its impact on American pop culture as seen through TV, film and other media

• Champions – A look at championship games and teams through mementos

Interactive Elements Include:

• Measure Up to the Pros — Compare your body size to that of NFL players

• Try It On: Wear reproductions of vintage uniforms and protective gear and try on some of today’s lightweight and durable equipment

• You make the Call: Step into the referee’s shoes in an authentic NFL instant replay booth and make the tough call

• Kick the Field Goal and Make the Game-Winning Pass

Gridiron Glory runs through Sept. 6, 2015. Tickets will be available to the public starting March 13. General admission adult tickets are $14.95 ($9.95 for Union Station Members) and child tickets are $11.95 ($9.95 for Union Station members). Anytime tickets will be available for $16.95.

Union Station Members and Chiefs Season Ticket Members have a pre-sale ticket purchase window from Feb. 26 — March 12.

For more details – including hours of exhibition and options for group events and buyouts, visit unionstation.org/football.