FAQ

What are you hours of operation?
Newport Sports Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Is there an admittance fee?
No, the Museum is open to the public "free of charge" but welcomes donations

How can we reach you?
Telephone: (949) 721-9333
Fax: (949) 721-9399
e-mail:

Where are you located?
The Museum is located at 100 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
It is on the corner of Newport Center Drive and Newport Center Drive East. From the 405 fwy (south) & the 55 fwy (south) take the 73 fwy (south) and exit MacArthur.
Turn Right on Pacific Coast Highway.
Turn Right onto Newport Center Drive.
At the 3rd stop light, turn right onto Newport Center Drive.
Turn Right into the first driveway and park.

How does the Museum acquire its memorabilia?
The collection started in 1953 when the Museum's founder, Mr. John W. Hamilton, was given a "Look All-American Football" by a family friend at the age of 12. Mr. Hamilton has been collecting sports memorabilia ever since, with the majority of the items being given to him personally by athletes. Since Mr. Hamilton established the Newport Sports Museum in 1995, the size of the collection has nearly tripled. Athletes, owners, presidents, and equipment managers of clubs, as well as various relatives and friends, continue to donate items to the Museum.

Do you accept donations?
Yes, the Museum welcomes monetary donations as well as sports memorabilia. All items must have been worn in competition to go up on the walls. For more information on how to become a donor, please visit the "Become a Sponsor" section or simply mail a check to Newport Sports Museum, 100 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

Does the Museum ever sell any of its memorabilia?
No, all items are on display for the benefit of its youth programs and the viewing public. The Newport Sports Museum has never sold an item and never will sell an item. It could not part with a single item!

Can small groups still tour the museum?
Of course, groups of all sizes are welcome at the Musuem. The youth programs are offered to all youth organizations, but for a guest speaker you must have at least 30 youths in attendance. Please realize that the kids will have a great time at the Museum even without an athlete on hand. Please schedule all tours 3-4 weeks in advance to make sure there are no conflicts.

How can we schedule a group tour?
It is simple; first you need to have a minimum of 30 youths in attendance for the Museum to bring in a guest speaker. Second, call at least 3-4 weeks in advance. Choose a date and time and the Museum will take care of the rest. Athletes are NOT brought in for birthday parties or other private parties, and the youths must be an organized group, such as a school group, youth shelter, YMCA, Girls and Boys Scout Troops, Summer Camp, etc.

Please call (949) 721-9333 or email today for more information.