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The 3D hologram of James Hird in the National Sports Museum at the MCG.

On the Bench with Hirdy!

Our 3D hologram brings Essendon legend James Hird face-to-face with his audience.

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National Sports Museum's exhibitions offer visitors a unique insight into our sporting history.

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ANDY Roddick has made a shock exit from the US Open at the hands of lowly ranked Serb Janko Tipsarevic.

CLINT McKay has missed selection in favour of novice seamers Peter George and Josh Hazlewood as part of the Australian Test squad for India.

ANY Pakistan player found guilty of match-fixing should be banned for life, Shane Warne said today.

LIBBY Trickett's comeback may stall as FINA's anti-doping rules set to prevent her from qualifying for next year's world swimming championships.

MICK Fanning is keeping cool about his chances of retaining the world surfing title after advancing to the Billabong Pro Tahiti fourth round.

SAM Stosur beat Anastasia Rodionova in an all-Australian clash at  the US Open today and Kim Clijsters beat Melbourne's Sally Peers in straight sets.

AUSTRALIA suffered a frustrating setback at the basketball world championships, going down to Serbia 94-79 in Turkey today

A FIGHTING 6-3 victory over India has left the Hockeyroos unbeaten after two matches at the World Cup in Argentina.

NRL boss David Gallop will face angry Storm players today for the first time since punishing the club over the salary cap breaches.

SPECULATION is growing in South Africa that Springboks coach Peter de Villiers could be sacked as early as this weekend.

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The National Sports Museum, located at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, is home to Australia's finest collection of sporting heritage.

The museum is open from 10am-5pm daily, with varied access when sporting events are held at the MCG.  View admission prices

There are exhibitions on Australian football, cricket, the MCG, Olympics and much more!

Latest News

A Snapshot of Melbourne’s historic suburban football ovals

Sep 01, 2010

The National Sports Museum today launched an exhibition that salutes former VFL/AFL home grounds which were once the cornerstones of football club culture. ...

Collingwood hosts Hawthorn on a wet day at Victoria Park, 1970s. Image courtesy AFL Photos and Slattery Media Group.

Cadbury Holiday Heroes - Quest for Glory

Aug 25, 2010

It's all happening! Footy finals, Commonwealth Games and the opening of our Champions racing gallery. You won’t be bored these September holidays! ...

Netball in the National Sports Museum

Comedy King's 1910 Melbourne Cup on show in racing gallery

Jul 15, 2010

An MCG guide’s family connection leads to the long-term loan of one of racing’s treasures to the National Sports Museum. ...

English silversmiths crafted this magnificent, 8.5kg piece for the 50th Melbourne Cup, held aloft (just) by MCG guide Robert Green, grandson of Sol Green who raced the 1910 winner, Comedy King. It will be prominently displayed in the new thoroughbred racing gallery, which opens in October.