The traveling museum is a unique experience that showcases 840 square feet of history, including exclusive artifacts from players from an array of backgrounds; video components; an interactive broadcast booth; and a look at the next generation of young stars, NHL Officials, broadcasters and women in the game. The museum also features one-of-a-kind hockey card collections from collectors across North America, highlighting players from underrepresented demographics.
The museum is open to the public from 3:30-7:30 p.m. on April 24 and from 1-5 p.m. on April 25.
An expansion and redesign from the original Black Hockey History Tour was professionally curated by multidisciplinary designer Natalie Zanecchia, who specializes in storytelling to create interpretive exhibition design and brand experiences.
The exhibit includes unique artifacts from featured players, such as Herb Carnegie's original "Pass and Shoot" game, as well as items borrowed from the Hockey Hall of Fame's extensive collection, including game-worn jerseys, National team equipment, an Olympic medal and the biography of trailblazer Fred Sasakamoose.
In the interactive broadcast booth, fans will have the opportunity to test their broadcast skills and hockey knowledge against former player and current on-air personality Kevin Weekes.
The tour began in Florida in February and is planning to visit all 32 NHL markets and ancillary locations through June 2023.
