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The College Basketball Experience

Tourist attraction Museum

Basketball fans can visit the college Hall of Fame, practice at skill stations & try sportscasting. People often mention basketball, kids, games, college, experience, good, love, free,


Address

1401 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106

Website

www.collegebasketballexperience.com

Contact

(816) 949-7500

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (313 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: basketball (20) kids (14) games (11) college (9) experience (6) good (6) love (6) free (6)
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  • 5/5 tiffany p. 1 year ago on Google • 298 reviews
    If you are in KC and have kids you must stop by and do the college basketball experience it will be totally worth it. Our boys had so much fun. They played basketball games for over an hour. Learned some important information and then played again on the next level.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kenneth H. 4 years ago on Google
    I was in town for a day. I'm a basketball fan so I decided to come check it out. The center court was under renovation so they dropped the admission fee to $10 for all ages. I had fun shooting basketball and reading up various information about past college players and coaches. I came on a Thursday afternoon and it was empty so I didn't have to line up to try different exhibits which was a good thing to me. This place is kids friendly too. Highly recommended.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thierry H. 7 months ago on Google • 162 reviews
    I was there for a private event. It was a wonderful idea. Everyone took full advantage of the place. I highly recommend it if you have a private event to organize.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr. Ryan N. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is fantastic! The history, the fun, the atmosphere.....all of it is just our happy place! I take my two boys here regularly and we spend hours drilling, playing games and just running around! Glad to have it here in KC. We love seeing Jamar's friendly face when we are here!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Brad K. 10 months ago on Google • 849 reviews
    Well this is $18, but it is mostly just shooting basketballs at different areas, whether three points or free throws or normal. Some exhibits, but only about 90 minutes of stuff.

  • 5/5 Celeste 4 years ago on Google
    The CBE is the official hall of fame for men's college basketball so it's really cool that it is in Kansas City. It is a large attraction and you will spend many hours inside. There's a museum component and a dynamic interactive component, so whether you enjoy playing around or learning about the history of the game you will have a great time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mrs. Lavanue H. 2 years ago on Google
    I never personally been there to visit for any type of events. But when it used to be the Sprint Center my husband worked there for almost 2 years in the kitchen. So he was literally everywhere in that entire building. And would come home and tell me all about the different things he experienced and the well-known/famous people he met. Plus, our twins, our two oldest children. Have been there and they loved it. Can't wait to go myself and take our three youngest.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bruce F. 1 year ago on Google
    Non gimmicky tribute especially to the color pioneers in college basketball. Lots of hands on exhibits to experience basketball for everyone. Easy parking, and lots of interesting food nearby.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle P. 1 year ago on Google
    My son and his friends had a blast! All things BASKETBALL! We went on a Sunday and it wasn't overly packed. Most importantly parking was a breeze. There is a parking lot to the right of the building and it was $8 for all day parking. In addition to the courts and different hoop games, there is also an arcade on the lower floor. All the games are free! Granted all the games are basketball related. This has easily become a favorite place for my son and we look forward to going again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amy D. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is fun. There is one thing that makes it down to a 4 star which is the Xbox. The controllers are very dirty and greasy from the kids touching it. I wanted to play with my friend but it was dirty and we decided not to play. Overall the place was fun
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer K. 1 year ago on Google • 136 reviews
    Really fun interactive experience great for the whole basketball-loving family. My middle school son was enthralled with all the challenges throughout, and we spent two solid hours exploring and playing. Really quiet on a Tuesday afternoon and we got right in.

  • 4/5 Kristen N. 6 months ago on Google • 36 reviews
    It's fine: fancy looking, but simplistic videogames and automated scenario shooting 'games'. If you can 'make' your own fun out of it with your kids or a non-ball-playing date it may be worth it- if you're an actual player or gamer then you're best to skip this unless it's free and you're burning time. The company I work for booked the venue as an event.

  • 4/5 Valerie O. 2 months ago on Google • 31 reviews New
    Was there for a company holiday party. Loved the setup. Very cool. Great place to take the kids

  • 5/5 Dietra P. 9 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    The kids and adults both had a great time here. We went on a weekday and it was empty. The challenges and buzzer beaters are fun and engaging. Definitely worth it if your kids like basketball. Recommended age over 10-11 so they can hit the rim. Downstairs there are mini-nets for the Little ones.

  • 5/5 Consuelo S. 10 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Not a basketball fan, and matter in fact, I wasn't looking forward to visiting this place, but I ended up having an amazing time. Food was surprisingly good. If recommend this place, especially if visiting with a big group. It wad the highlight of my trip to KC!

  • 5/5 Terri C. 2 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    There’s lots of fun activities to do as well as a wide range of age friendly activities. We had a blast. There’s only a vending machine as far as food goes but other than that get ready to play your day away.

  • 4/5 Maka 1 year ago on Google
    I’m not into sports but love history. It was decent and I think a sport lover would really enjoy it more than I did. I did like learning about different basketball players and some of the interactive free games. It’s not somewhere you go twice in my opinion because you can get through everything fairly quickly. A nice cool places to put on to do list when in KC though.

  • 5/5 Ashton 1 year ago on Google
    A fun place with lots to do including 2K, pop a shot games, a full sized court, a three on three court, hit the target, a gift shop, and WAY more. It also has a hall of fame area with all the greats, overall this is an amazing place to go to.

  • 4/5 Alexander V. 1 year ago on Google
    It's said good things come in small packages. That's the perfect way to describe the College Basketball Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is spread over three floors, but most information/history spans two hallways. There is limited creativity in the presentation, but the information paints an engaging story of college basketball. Remember to catch the video near the National Champion Trophy. A majority of the College Basketball Experience resembles a community center. There are several basketball courts, shooting games, skill tests, vending machines, and other interactive activities. You may need some guidance because the direction signs were difficult to follow, but the elevator maps provide a list of highlights on each floor. The College Basketball Experience hosts several youth events and can be rented for special occasions. On top of that, children under 3 are free, ideal for those large family outings. It's a great place to bring young children and let them roam free and wear themselves out!

  • 5/5 Darrick S. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty good for the cost. My (13 year old) son and his friend had a great time. The vending machines are quite expensive though.

  • 5/5 Noel P. 4 years ago on Google
    Super awesome place to truly experience all that is COLLEGE BASKETBALL. We went on a Friday close to when it opened, and it was COMPLETELY EMPTY. I'm all about that! Me and my girlfriend had so much doing all the challenges and just shooting around. So much information about the college greats, and finishing with the Hall of Fame is icing on the cake! Great for kids of all ages, and I recommend going during the week!

  • 5/5 Chikara H. 4 years ago on Google
    It was really fun for all the kids. They have multiple area where the kids can shoot basketballs. Different gaming set ups with 2k19 and some Xbox Kinect games. There is also a mock up sports casting desk where kids can act as castors.

  • 3/5 Arielle E. 10 months ago on Google
    There's only a little bit about the college basketball hall of fame. The rest is more about basketball games to play. If you're looking for that, it's fine. Also, it should be calledd the men's collegiate basketball experience. Nothing about the women's college basketball experience or hall of fame.

  • 5/5 Tre De L. 11 months ago on Google
    Awesome place. Super fun.

  • 5/5 L M. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place!! Had a lot of fun. This is the perfect place for a basketball fan because they will love all of the interactive things. I was excited to come here and wasn't disappointed at all. I enjoyed learning more about my favorite sport and playing the games. Can't wait to come back again soon.

  • 4/5 Garth B. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been here when it was much newer, and... It hasn't changed at all. Depending on how you look at it, that could be a good or a bad thing. If you love college basketball, you'll love the physical and fun aspects of this place. If you've been here before, I wouldn't re-spend the $79 it costed for my family to enter.

  • 5/5 Kendal C. 8 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    So much fun for the kids and the adults. If you’re a basketball fan or just looking for something to do please check this place out!

  • 5/5 Ronda S. 4 months ago on Google
    My kids had a blast! It's a good place to let your kids hang out for a few hours.

  • 5/5 Beth C. 1 year ago on Google
    We love it! We visited a few years ago on a road trip to KC and planning to go back. So happy they have reopened.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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