The Beach Exhibit in the IVHF will be upgraded and reimagined to both honor this important and rapidly growing sport and create a destination for the millions of fans around the world to celebrate beach volleyball.

The new exhibit will feature significant and remarkable artifacts, comprehensively tell the story of the history of beach volleyball, feature extraordinary legends, leaders, and coaches, and offer more opportunities for sponsorship and growth.

Our Beach Volleyball Exhibit will follow the narrative of these important milestones in the history of the sport.

Beginnings: Outrigger Canoe Club (Hawaii) / Santa Monica (California)
The Kiss
First World Championships 1976
AVP
FIVB / World Tour
Olympic Beach Volleyball
Growth of NCAA / College Beach Volleyball
A look to the future of the sport

Our newly reimagined Beach Volleyball Exhibit will feature:

Artifacts from our collection and privately owned pieces donated by beach volleyball legends, leaders, and collectors
Honorifics of exemplary moments, organizations, and leaders in beach volleyball
Captivating stories from the history of the sport
Educational moments highlighting the differences between beach and indoor volleyball
Developmental narratives featuring rule changes, fashion and style evolutions, and the sponsors and supporters throughout
Immersive experiences that bring visitors into the intrinsic and beloved lifestyle of the sport
Engaging touchscreen interactions to bring depth and detail to the stories and artifacts in the exhibit
World-wide accessible online digital component

Located in Volleyball City - Holyoke, Massachusetts - the city where volleyball was created, the IVHF is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to honoring the legends, recognizing the greats, and preserving the history of volleyball worldwide. The IVHF museum is home to 176 inductees from 27 countries and over 5,000 square feet of volleyball history. Thousands of people visit the IVHF museum each year to learn about the game and experience the exhibits. Best known for its annual marquee Induction Celebration honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates youth, collegiate, and recreational programs annually in New England.

Sand Stories: The Beach Volleyball Experience

Fundraising for a new Beach Volleyball Exhibit