NCAA Hall of Champions, Indianapolis

The NCAA Hall of Champions, located in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis, is an interactive museum celebrating collegiate athletics. Part of a three-building complex, it also houses a conference center and serves as the corporate headquarters for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

The museum was designed by renowned Indianapolis-born postmodern architect Michael Graves and opened on March 31, 2000, shortly before the 2000 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Game. The opening ceremony featured Indiana Governor Frank O’Bannon, NCAA President Cedric Dempsey, and special guest NASA astronaut Steven Smith, a two-time NCAA water polo champion. A ribbon used in the ceremony had traveled aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery mission STS-103, adding a unique historical touch.

The Hall of Champions offers two floors of interactive exhibits, a 90-seat orientation theater, and a gift shop. Its grand hall honors athletes from 24 NCAA-sanctioned sports across three divisions and features the banners of all member institutions. The complex’s architectural and cultural significance earned it recognition in 2021 as one of the ten most "architecturally significant" buildings in Indianapolis since World War II, as determined by a panel from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

In November 2007, the Hall suffered damage from an electrical fire, particularly affecting the "One Shining Moment" exhibit. Following extensive renovations, it reopened on March 12, 2009, retaining its status as a hub for collegiate sports enthusiasts and architectural admirers alike.