Mascot Hall of Fame Interactive Children’s Museum
Whiting, Indiana, USA
Services:
- Master planning
- Writing and content development
- Attraction planning and design
- Graphic design
- Executive media production
- Project management
- Art direction
"...a gleaming, three-story, 25,000-square-foot, $18 million, unabashedly ridiculous children’s museum dedicated to America’s greatest mascots... - New York Times
Top 5, Best New Museum - USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice 2021
"...it’s also colorful and charming, and with 25,000 square feet and three floors, surprisingly sleek, as unexpected as a bucket of popcorn dropped on your head by Benny the Bull." - Chicago Tribune
One of the Most Exciting Museums Opening in 2019 - Smithsonian Magazine
"There may be nothing more fabulous than what is inside of this hall of fame." - IndyStar
"Mascots, who regularly bash each other in full-costume fisticuffs and sometimes literally jump through flaming hoops as part of a night’s work, are now getting their shot at immortality." - Wall Street Journal
"A surreal sight both outside and in" - Slate Magazine
Top 5, Best New Museum - USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice 2021
"...it’s also colorful and charming, and with 25,000 square feet and three floors, surprisingly sleek, as unexpected as a bucket of popcorn dropped on your head by Benny the Bull." - Chicago Tribune
One of the Most Exciting Museums Opening in 2019 - Smithsonian Magazine
"There may be nothing more fabulous than what is inside of this hall of fame." - IndyStar
"Mascots, who regularly bash each other in full-costume fisticuffs and sometimes literally jump through flaming hoops as part of a night’s work, are now getting their shot at immortality." - Wall Street Journal
"A surreal sight both outside and in" - Slate Magazine
Project Description:
Honoring the sports world’s cast of furry and feathered creatures used to be an online-only activity. But JRA has helped these fan favorites jump off the computer screen and into their own home at the Mascot Hall of Fame (MHOF) in Whiting, Indiana.
This state-of-the-art family fun zone aims to make people laugh and draw them closer to the teams they love, while educating families on the art and science of mascots. Throughout the museum's 25,000 square feet, guests will experience exhibits such as the "Department of Furry Arts", the "Science of Silliness Lab", and the "Phuzzical Education Department". Members, visitors, and aspiring mascots will also enjoy weekly mascot appearances and even get to take part in mascot boot camps. And annual inductions will take place for professional and collegiate mascots who complete the application process, qualify for induction, and get voted into the Hall.
But it isn't all just fun and games. The MHOF features interactive displays and activities that incorporate STEAM education to complement state and local curriculums, making it the perfect destination for school field trips and youth organizations.
Offering plenty of shenanigans for the whole family, this attraction aims to educate, spark creativity, promote fun and engage in its communities while honoring Mascot Hall of Fame inductees.
Video produced by GroundFire Pictures.
This state-of-the-art family fun zone aims to make people laugh and draw them closer to the teams they love, while educating families on the art and science of mascots. Throughout the museum's 25,000 square feet, guests will experience exhibits such as the "Department of Furry Arts", the "Science of Silliness Lab", and the "Phuzzical Education Department". Members, visitors, and aspiring mascots will also enjoy weekly mascot appearances and even get to take part in mascot boot camps. And annual inductions will take place for professional and collegiate mascots who complete the application process, qualify for induction, and get voted into the Hall.
But it isn't all just fun and games. The MHOF features interactive displays and activities that incorporate STEAM education to complement state and local curriculums, making it the perfect destination for school field trips and youth organizations.
Offering plenty of shenanigans for the whole family, this attraction aims to educate, spark creativity, promote fun and engage in its communities while honoring Mascot Hall of Fame inductees.
Video produced by GroundFire Pictures.