NHL’s mobile museum arrives in downtown Tampa next week

The National Hockey League has announced the triumphant return of the United by Hockey Mobile Museum, an immersive fan experience celebrating hockey’s diverse array of trailblazers, changemakers, and business leaders. In collaboration with ALXMOBILE and supported by the prestigious Hockey Hall of Fame, this free traveling museum embarked on its journey across North America back in October 2023. This mobile museum officially arrives at AMALIE Arena (400 Channelside Dr) in downtown Tampa February 28 (12pm-6pm) and February 29 (2pm-8pm).

Building on the success of last season’s tour, which spanned 15,000 miles and welcomed over 20,000 enthusiastic fans, the museum remains steadfast in its mission to showcase the richness of diversity within hockey. Spanning 840 square feet, the museum offers an exclusive glimpse into the sport’s history, featuring artifacts from players of various backgrounds, captivating video components, and a spotlight on the next generation of hockey stars, NHL Officials, broadcasters, and women making significant strides in the game.

An immersive hockey experience in the heart of Tampa

“We are excited to again bring the unique and engaging United by Hockey Mobile Museum to every NHL Club market to showcase reimagined interactive displays, photos and facts to allow a new generation of players and fans the opportunity to engage with the sport of hockey,” said Jeff Scott, NHL Vice President, Community Development & Growth. “We have added a VR experience, podcast wall and adaptability display as well as highlighted some of the inspirational moments from the past NHL season to further spotlight our great game in a creative manner.”

New components to this season’s exhibit include:

• Virtual Reality (VR) Experience: This captivating experience will give fans the opportunity to strap into the sled of Team USA paralympic gold medalist Malik Jones and gain insight into his journey through the world of sled hockey. This immersive experience promises to bring fans closer to the action and emotions that define this unique form of the game.
• Adaptive Hockey Display: This display will celebrate and explore the disciplines of Blind hockey, Deaf / Hard of Hearing hockey, Sled hockey, Special hockey and Standing / Amputee hockey. It includes a description of the different classifications, adaptive environments that are receptive to needs and demands, modifications to level of ability and playing surfaces, and other facets that are put in place so all players can enjoy the great sport of hockey.

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