
PORTSMOUTH, VA – The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum will be coming to life Saturday night, August 3 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Museum is bringing a unique event to Portsmouth by making sports statues and characters come to life for “A Night at the Museum Pajama Party.” Also included in the event will be prizes for best pajamas, an interactive scavenger hunt, and activities and contests. The night will be capped off with a showing of the 2006 adventure-comedy film, A Night at the Museum featuring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams and Owen Wilson. Admission for the event is just $10, and it will be a great time for families to get together and explore the Museum. Refreshments and snacks will be available.
“This event shows that we are about more than just sports here at the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. Bringing events like ‘A Night at the Museum Pajama Party’ demonstrates that we are fun, energetic and enthusiastic about family entertainment” said President Eddie Webb.
“A Night at the Museum Pajama Party” is just one of a few spotlight events that the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame is holding this summer. A Sports Card and Memorabilia Show will be held at the Museum on Saturday, August 31 and will appeal to all sports collectors in the region. A Sports Photo Contest and Exhibition will showcase amateur and professional photographers in the area. More information on events held at the Museum can be found on www.vshfm.com or the Museum’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/VSHFM.
The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is open daily during the summer from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 per person, $6 military or senior citizen (age 65+) and free for members and children 2 or younger. For more information, call (757) 393-8031 or visit www.vshfm.com.