National Art Museum of Sport

The National Art Museum of Sport, or NAMOS, is dedicated to celebrating sport through art. Select pieces are on display from the collection’s nearly 1,000 works.

This permanent exhibit highlights art of iconic moments and athletes as well as art by athletes. As you walk through the Efroymson Pavilion, see art grouped by themes, and note our featured artist C.W. Mundy. Also, check out art and programs from this year's Visiting Artists.

Must-see works of art:

Cobb Slide, Ray Ellis
Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee, Muhammad Ali
French Connection, LeRoy Neiman
Au But! (To the Goal), Alfred Boucher
Jackie Robinson, Barney Stein
Bathers, Winslow Homer
Arthur Ashe, Donald Moss
Racing, Rosalee Blum
Tennis, Erte

Being the artist

Much like our paleo-art gallery above Dinosphere®, NAMOS has a space to encourage children and families to create their own sport-inspired masterpieces. Become inspired by the art in NAMOS, then put yourself in the artist’s shoes and create something magical to put on the refrigerator back home. Who knows, maybe you’ll move from the fridge into NAMOS one day!

Illustrate motion through sport and take home your drawing
Make your own sports card with your best stats

Located on Level 1 inside the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experieince®.

Advance tickets encouraged!

The Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experieince® is included with museum general admission and membership. Save up to 25% by when you buy at least two weeks in advance. For unlimited visits, become a member today!

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