International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum

1 Hall of Fame Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA

Address:	1 Hall of Fame Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
Phone:	+1 954-462-6536
Site:	ishof.org
Rating:	4.5
Working:	9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–2PM Closed

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Reviews 30

Dmytro Kusen

It is well equipped but the whole place was built decades ago and has had zero renovations. The pools are falling apart, so are the locker rooms. In the locker rooms, the bathroom stall doors have had their locks removed and pieces of trim are falling off. The ceiling is full of holes. Half the toilets dont even work because the the flushing handles are broken. The water that comes out of the water fountains tastes terrible. The lockers are all rusted, some to the point where the bottom has collapsed. The floor tiles are cracked and broken in many places. Personal anecdote: I was there and one of the pools had so much chlorine it tasted like cement, and there were bits of chicken floating in the pool, including a drumstick, that were there the whole week I swam at that pool. At least the place has two large long course 50 m pools that can be converted to 25 yards side to side, along with a diving well with the ability to dive from any height from 1m to 10m.

Jack NfloridaSun

Flashback to 1980. This place still has full size TVs featuring VHS tapes on past events. Old tarnished medals without any explanation tell a story of short sighted staff. The main feature of the whole place is an area in the back corner featuring a worn out head to "lack of toes" maniquin of the Hawaiian surfer Duke". It features him in his final days of life with gray hair and using a cane. The maniquin had fallen so many times the nose has been chipped off, missing a hand, the gray hair is unkept. I lived in Hawaii for 20 years and imiges of him in Waikiki feature him as a hot stud, a properly filled out man swimsuit and surrounded my beautiful females. Please update this crippled gross display

Bradd Robinson

My niece and I really enjoyed visiting the Swimming Hall of fame during our visit. What we found really neat is that when we were there, there were several Olympic Swimmers and Divers training. They did not mind at all if we sat in the bleachers and watched them train. This gave us a great insight as to how very difficult the trainers are, and what they go through during training. We watched them use a trampoline with the divers hooked up to a cable system to practice some of the dive moves. The museum is VERY expensive for what you get to see, and the gift shop offers OUTRAGEOUS prices, but it is worth seeing one time.

Anneliese Townsend - Realtor

Nothing wrong with it, per sey. Its small and I appreciate that its there, but as a non-swimmer, I found it un-interesting and my 12y/o swimmer only really liked the modern stuff. I mean, you have to pay to park, and pay to get it. It was a little overpriced, although I understand the funds go to help the place. Lastly, the staff were wonderful, they really were.

Thomas Besore

This place has a nice gift shop with all sorts of swimming related items from suits to goggles to kickboards and other accessories. They also have books, apparel, coffee cups and other trinkets. If you want to swim at the adjacent Aquatic Center you can get everything you need right here ... including a swimsuit, goggles and a towel!

Sailors Sight

this place has a 10-year facelift overdue. trust me I"v been swimming here 5 years thers been at least 5 coakroches in the mens restroom and at 1 point the toilets started to slowly overflow. I think this place deserves a 1 year facelift. REMODEL STARTING OCT.2014-JAN 2015

David Doherty

Great pool for swimmers as there are so many lanes. If youre not there to do laps then it may not be the place for you as most of the pool is cut into lanes. The facility is dated and can do with a makeover but its very functional.

Luis Eduardo Garzonio

Hermosa pileta de 50 metros, con un trámite sencillo uno puede nadar en la misma.

Mr.80 Greene

Great place, great experience and my favorite pool. I can only hope the local powers that be dont let this Hall move to California- Dont let this happen! It belongs in Ft Lauderdale!

Mary Rademacher Reed

Fun place to spend some time... Esp if youre a swim fan. Amazing photos, old suits, trophies, videos and more. Olympic pool.. Kids swim practice was going on. Nice gift shop.

Andrew Palatinate

Sehr interessante Ausstellung über die Geschichte des Schwimmsports.

Brianna Ong

Educational and covers a wide range of important swimming topics. And run by two very sweet people. Hope it doesnt get shut down - would really be a shame.

Swimmer Cool

Was reluctant at first, but the amount of history and achievements in the museum changed our minds! The staff were very knowledgable as well.

Zak Westfall

What an amazing place, especially for anyone that loves swimming. So much history and information and stories. I couldve stayed all day

Junior Tour Guide

Cheio de informações mas um pouco caído.

JT Handley

Great place to get some laps in. Unfortunately you have to pay to park (around $3 per hour.)

Guilherme Ferreira

Amazing pool in an amazing location. They have a great USA Swimming and Masters swim team.

matthew walsh

Awesome place great for swimmers, divers, water polo players, and surfers to visit