Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame facts for kids

The Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame is a special place dedicated to celebrating the exciting sport of polo. It's a non-profit organization, which means it uses its money to support its goals, not to make a profit. Think of it as a museum and a hall of fame all in one!

About the Polo Museum and Hall of Fame

This museum was started in 1988 by four polo players: H. Jeremy Chisholm, Philip L. B. Iglehart, Leverett S. Miller, and George C. Sherman, Jr.. They began it in Lexington, Kentucky. The first people were added to the Hall of Fame in 1990.

In 1997, the museum moved to a bigger, ten-acre area in Lake Worth, Florida. This new location helps it show off more of polo's history.

What You Can See at the Museum

The museum has many interesting items that tell the story of polo. You can see beautiful trophies, like one made by the famous artist Paul Storr. There are also amazing paintings by well-known artists such as Franklin Brooke Voss, George Derville Rowlandson, and Paul Brown. These artworks show exciting polo matches and important moments in the sport.

Honoring Polo's Best Players

The Hall of Fame part of the museum is where the best polo players and people who have greatly helped the sport are honored. Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is a very big deal in the world of polo. It means you are recognized as one of the sport's legends.

Many famous names have been honored here. These include players who showed incredible skill and dedication to polo over many years. For example, some of the people recognized include:

See also

• United States Polo Association