Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame to celebrate opening of 6,600-square-foot expansion

NEW CASTLE, Ind. -- The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame has set a date for its Grand Re-Opening after a major expansion that began in October of 2023.

At 2 p.m. on Dec. 12, the IBHOF will unveil the expansion project that they say was made possible by Henry County Economic Development Corporation, Henry County Commissioners, IBHOF Board of Directors, and contributions to the “Past & Present, Forever” capital campaign.

The 6,600 square foot museum expansion will include:

  • New Archive Room
  • Expanded Enshrinement Gallery
  • History of Women’s Basketball in Indiana/Title IX Exhibit
  • New Jump Interactive
  • New Officials “You Make the Call”
  • Gameday Interactive – where the guest is immersed in the IHSAA State Finals
  • 9 New Exhibit cases to display more artifacts from the HOF’s collection
  • Revamped “Make Your Last Shot”
  • Rebranded “Are You An Analyst”
  • “Dunk” Photo Opportunity
  • Triva Game with Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Artifacts
  • “Deeper Look” touch screens for even more information on artifacts
  • New Office Space.

The IBHOF was established in 1962 and opened the museum in New Castle in 1990.

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