04/17/2021
There's a Party in the Parking Lot with our good friend, Chicago White Sox's Southpaw and our very own REGGY! See them both TODAY at 2pm. #mhof #MHOF #MASCOTHALLOFFAME #southpaw #ChicagoWhiteSox
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04/17/2021
04/17/2021
Both of our play sessions are SOLD OUT for today, but that doesn’t mean you can’t come out and have some fun.
Our friend Southpaw from the Chicago White Sox will be making appearances (in our parking lot) today at 12pm and 2pm.
Don’t Furget to make your reservations to come see us soon!!
#MascotHall #ChildrensMuseum #Mascots #OpenHouse #ChicagoWhiteSox #Southpaw #TheFuzzyGreenDude
Both of our play sessions are SOLD OUT for today, but that doesn’t mean you can’t come out and have some fun.
Our friend Southpaw from the Chicago White Sox will be making appearances (in our parking lot) today at 12pm and 2pm.
Don’t Furget to make your reservations to come see us soon!!
#MascotHall #ChildrensMuseum #Mascots #OpenHouse #ChicagoWhiteSox #Southpaw #TheFuzzyGreenDude
04/17/2021
Hey! We have GREAT news!
The Mascot Hall of Fame is now participating in Museums for All!
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 600 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer) card.
If you are SNAP EBT participant and want to visit the museum, the MHOF will be reducing admission costs to $3.00 for up to 4 guests per visit.
To purchase tickets, call the Mascot Hall of Fame at 219-354-8814!
Hey! We have GREAT news!
The Mascot Hall of Fame is now participating in Museums for All!
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 600 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer) card.
If you are SNAP EBT participant and want to visit the museum, the MHOF will be reducing admission costs to $3.00 for up to 4 guests per visit.
To purchase tickets, call the Mascot Hall of Fame at 219-354-8814!
04/17/2021
Don't Miss out on our VERY SPECIAL Tiny Mascot Storytime April 20th at 11am with Grandma Mascot! CHUCKY LUCKY DUCKY'S LUCKY DAY written and narrated by Deb Spajer a.k.a. Grandma Mascot! 🦆💚📚🤍📖🧡 #TMST #MHOF #storytime #grandmamascot
Don't Miss out on our VERY SPECIAL Tiny Mascot Storytime April 20th at 11am with Grandma Mascot! CHUCKY LUCKY DUCKY'S LUCKY DAY written and narrated by Deb Spajer a.k.a. Grandma Mascot! 🦆💚📚🤍📖🧡 #TMST #MHOF #storytime #grandmamascot
04/16/2021
We're half way there to a sold out show! Tomfoolery Fun Club is taking over the Mascot Hall of Fame!
Don't miss your chance to join us June 5th for this 21+ event filled with laughter 🤣 and music 🎼 !
Get 🎟 tickets 🎟 here! https://mascothalloffame.com/event/have-some-fun-with-tomfoolery/
#tomfoolery #MHOF #mascothall Tomfoolery Fun Club
We're half way there to a sold out show! Tomfoolery Fun Club is taking over the Mascot Hall of Fame!
Don't miss your chance to join us June 5th for this 21+ event filled with laughter 🤣 and music 🎼 !
Get 🎟 tickets 🎟 here! https://mascothalloffame.com/event/have-some-fun-with-tomfoolery/
#tomfoolery #MHOF #mascothall Tomfoolery Fun Club
04/15/2021
Who wants a night of...
✅ Music
✅Laughs
✅Cocktails
✅T-Shirt Cannon
✅Fun!
Join us June 5th at the Mascot Hall of Fame for a hilariously good time with Tomfoolery Fun Club!
Tickets available at https://mascothalloffame.com/event/have-some-fun-with-tomfoolery/
This is a 21+ event.
Who wants a night of...
✅ Music
✅Laughs
✅Cocktails
✅T-Shirt Cannon
✅Fun!
Join us June 5th at the Mascot Hall of Fame for a hilariously good time with Tomfoolery Fun Club!
Tickets available at https://mascothalloffame.com/event/have-some-fun-with-tomfoolery/
This is a 21+ event.
04/15/2021
Thanks to all of our old and new members who made it out to the Members Only weekends!
It was wonderful seeing old familiar faces and making new friends!
We are SOLD OUT for this weekends open house, but thanks to the @whitesox our good friend @fuzzygreendude will be making an appearance!
Don’t FURget to make your reservation to come see us soon!!
#MascotHall #Museum #OpenHouse #ChildrensMuseum #WhiteSox #SouthpawMascot
Thanks to all of our old and new members who made it out to the Members Only weekends!
It was wonderful seeing old familiar faces and making new friends!
We are SOLD OUT for this weekends open house, but thanks to the @whitesox our good friend @fuzzygreendude will be making an appearance!
Don’t FURget to make your reservation to come see us soon!!
#MascotHall #Museum #OpenHouse #ChildrensMuseum #WhiteSox #SouthpawMascot
04/14/2021
Whiting Police Department will be conducting training at the Mascot Hall of Fame on 04/15/2021. This training will be strictly for Whiting Police Officers and is NOT available to the public.
Whiting Police would like the public to know that this is strictly a training scenario and not an active or live situation.
04/14/2021
TINY MASCOT STORYTIME - APRIL 20th at 11am
This creative lady is VERY SPECIAL to us! Deb Spajer aka "Grandma Mascot" has written a wonderful story, Chucky Lucky Duckys' Lucky Day!
With help from "Grandpa Mascot" Al Spajer, together they bring this quacky story to life! THANK YOU GRANDMA MASCOT! WE LOVE YOU!🦆💚💛🤍📚📖
TINY MASCOT STORYTIME - APRIL 20th at 11am
This creative lady is VERY SPECIAL to us! Deb Spajer aka "Grandma Mascot" has written a wonderful story, Chucky Lucky Duckys' Lucky Day!
With help from "Grandpa Mascot" Al Spajer, together they bring this quacky story to life! THANK YOU GRANDMA MASCOT! WE LOVE YOU!🦆💚💛🤍📚📖
04/13/2021
Make Sure to Check Out Tiny Mascot Storytime video! Especially if you're hungry! #TMST #MHOF
Make Sure to Check Out Tiny Mascot Storytime video! Especially if you're hungry! #TMST #MHOF
04/13/2021
Today is Make Your Lunch Count Day! Enjoy! Nom! Nom! #TMST #mascothalloffame
04/13/2021
Who could use a few laughs? The Mascot Hall of Fame is opening the doors just for adults!
Join us for an amazing show hosted by Tomfoolery Fun Club!
Comedy, music, cash bar...and try our our Mascot Audition! Grownups need a little fun too 😁
This is a 21+ events - get your tickets at https://mascothalloffame.com/event/have-some-fun-with-tomfoolery/
Who could use a few laughs? The Mascot Hall of Fame is opening the doors just for adults!
Join us for an amazing show hosted by Tomfoolery Fun Club!
Comedy, music, cash bar...and try our our Mascot Audition! Grownups need a little fun too 😁
This is a 21+ events - get your tickets at https://mascothalloffame.com/event/have-some-fun-with-tomfoolery/
04/12/2021
Today’s #MascotMonday mascot comes from a land far away. He is the most famous & loved dragon in baseball, say hello to Homer The Dragon!!
@cltknightshomer has been bringing fun and excitement to fans of the MiLB’s @knightsbaseball since 1989.
When he’s not out in the community you can find Homer walking the Corona Rooftop Beach, watching his favorite movie How to Train Your Dragon or hunting down his favorite food...TACOS!! ⚾️🐉🌮
#MascotHall #Mascot #Baseball #MiLB #Dragon #CharlotteKnights #HomerTheDragon
Today’s #MascotMonday mascot comes from a land far away. He is the most famous & loved dragon in baseball, say hello to Homer The Dragon!!
@cltknightshomer has been bringing fun and excitement to fans of the MiLB’s @knightsbaseball since 1989.
When he’s not out in the community you can find Homer walking the Corona Rooftop Beach, watching his favorite movie How to Train Your Dragon or hunting down his favorite food...TACOS!! ⚾️🐉🌮
#MascotHall #Mascot #Baseball #MiLB #Dragon #CharlotteKnights #HomerTheDragon
04/12/2021
Tomorrow on Tiny Mascot Storytime April 13th at 11am.
Make sure to make your lunch! 🦖💚📚👩🏫😋📖
Tomorrow on Tiny Mascot Storytime April 13th at 11am.
Make sure to make your lunch! 🦖💚📚👩🏫😋📖
04/11/2021
Only 50 days to go until the 105th #Indy500
Not only are we happy to be open again, but we're also honored and excited to be included in the @Indianapolis Motor Speedway #50Bottles celebration of historic locations and landmarks in Indiana!
We can't wait until Race Day, Sunday May 30th!
#IsItMayYet
Only 50 days to go until the 105th #Indy500
Not only are we happy to be open again, but we're also honored and excited to be included in the @Indianapolis Motor Speedway #50Bottles celebration of historic locations and landmarks in Indiana!
We can't wait until Race Day, Sunday May 30th!
#IsItMayYet
04/10/2021
This. Was. Fun! 🎉🎉🎉
We want to send a huge heartfelt thank you to all of our members that joined us for round 2 of our members only days.
It is truly the best feeling in the world to see so much fun and laughter back in the building.
We've missed you. We've really missed you.
We'll be looking forward to next week and our SOLD OUT open house!
#mascothall #mhof #familyfun #teamreggy
04/08/2021
It's Opening Day for the South Siders and for one of our featured mascots, SOUTHPAW! Let's Go Sox! Chicago White Sox Guaranteed Rate Field
See Southpaw at the Mascot Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 17th from 12PM to 1:00PM and 2:00PM to 3:00PM. This is an outdoor event. www.mascothalloffame.com #MHOF #mascothalloffame #Southpaw ##chicagowhitesox
It's Opening Day for the South Siders and for one of our featured mascots, SOUTHPAW! Let's Go Sox! Chicago White Sox Guaranteed Rate Field
See Southpaw at the Mascot Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 17th from 12PM to 1:00PM and 2:00PM to 3:00PM. This is an outdoor event. www.mascothalloffame.com #MHOF #mascothalloffame #Southpaw ##chicagowhitesox
04/08/2021
It's OPENING DAY! The Orioles welcome fans back to Oriole Park at Camden Yards! Fans will get their first glimpse at the shiny new ring the Oriole Bird has on! He is a 2020 Mascot Hall of Fame inductee! Congratulations Oriole Bird and Let's Play Ball! Baltimore Orioles #MHOF #2020mhofinductee #mascots #openingday2021
It's OPENING DAY! The Orioles welcome fans back to Oriole Park at Camden Yards! Fans will get their first glimpse at the shiny new ring the Oriole Bird has on! He is a 2020 Mascot Hall of Fame inductee! Congratulations Oriole Bird and Let's Play Ball! Baltimore Orioles #MHOF #2020mhofinductee #mascots #openingday2021
04/08/2021
Who needs a few laughs 😂😁? We got ya covered.
Come to the Mascot Hall of Fame June 5th, the Tomfoolery Fun Club is doing a museum takeover!
Tickets are on sale now and available at https://mascothalloffame.com/event/have-some-fun-with-tomfoolery/
This is a 21+ event and tickets are limited, get yours today!
Who needs a few laughs 😂😁? We got ya covered.
Come to the Mascot Hall of Fame June 5th, the Tomfoolery Fun Club is doing a museum takeover!
Tickets are on sale now and available at https://mascothalloffame.com/event/have-some-fun-with-tomfoolery/
This is a 21+ event and tickets are limited, get yours today!
04/07/2021
Tiny Mascot Storytime - Tuesday, April 13th at 11am is on Make Lunch Count Day and we have a delicious story!
Carrie Small, Media Specialist, from Prairie Central Elementary School in Fairbury, IL reads this tasty story! 😋📖👩🏫📚💚🦖 #TMST #MHOF #mascots #storytime #Tinymascotstorytime #PrairieCentralElementarySchool
Tiny Mascot Storytime - Tuesday, April 13th at 11am is on Make Lunch Count Day and we have a delicious story!
Carrie Small, Media Specialist, from Prairie Central Elementary School in Fairbury, IL reads this tasty story! 😋📖👩🏫📚💚🦖 #TMST #MHOF #mascots #storytime #Tinymascotstorytime #PrairieCentralElementarySchool
04/07/2021
Here comes the Hawks...Tommy Hawk and Jamal Mayers!
We loved it so much, we wanted to see it again! Here is Tommy Hawk and Jamal Mayers! Enjoy Jamal’s book, HOCKEY AND ME! @jamalmayers22 @bhawktommyhawk
Enjoy Hockey Is For Me! " Go Hawks!
#MascotHall #StoryTime #StoryTelling #ChildrensBooks #Hockey #HockeyStory #NHLMascot #NHLChampion — at Mascot Hall of Fame.
04/06/2021
Tiny Mascot Story Time: Hockey is for Me
Tiny Mascot Storytime with Chicago Blackhawk’s very own Tommy Hawk and Jamal Mayers!
Enjoy Jamal’s book Hockey Is For Me! " Go Hawks!
#MascotHall #StoryTime #StoryTelling #ChildrensBooks #Hockey #HockeyStory #NHLMascot #NHLChampion
04/05/2021
This #MascotMonday we want to end #MarchMadness by highlighting the mascots from tonight’s championship game.
Say hello to Spike the Bulldog from Gonzaga University and also to Bruiser and Marigold from Baylor University.
All three of these mascots can always be seen entertaining crowds of fans at home football, basketball and volleyball games.
They can also be found throughout their respective community and school events lending a helping hand.
#MascotHall #FinalFour #CollegeMascots #GonzagaUniversity #BaylorUniversity #Basketball
This #MascotMonday we want to end #MarchMadness by highlighting the mascots from tonight’s championship game.
Say hello to Spike the Bulldog from Gonzaga University and also to Bruiser and Marigold from Baylor University.
All three of these mascots can always be seen entertaining crowds of fans at home football, basketball and volleyball games.
They can also be found throughout their respective community and school events lending a helping hand.
#MascotHall #FinalFour #CollegeMascots #GonzagaUniversity #BaylorUniversity #Basketball
04/05/2021
Tiny Mascot Storytime tomorrow, April 6th at 11am with Chicago Blackhawks Jamal Mayers @jamalmayers22 and Tommy Hawk! @bhawktommyhawk
On this winning edition of TMS, they'll be reading Hockey Is For Me written by Jamal!
#MascotHall #StoryTime #StoryTelling #ChildrensBooks #Hockey #HockeyStory #NHLMascot #NHLChampion — at Mascot Hall of Fame.❤️🖤🤍🏒📖
Tiny Mascot Storytime tomorrow, April 6th at 11am with Chicago Blackhawks Jamal Mayers @jamalmayers22 and Tommy Hawk! @bhawktommyhawk
On this winning edition of TMS, they'll be reading Hockey Is For Me written by Jamal!
#MascotHall #StoryTime #StoryTelling #ChildrensBooks #Hockey #HockeyStory #NHLMascot #NHLChampion — at Mascot Hall of Fame.❤️🖤🤍🏒📖
04/04/2021
It's time for the grownups to have some fun!
Comedy 🤣, music 🎸, cash bar 🍻, and a sport court 🏀!
Join us June 5th for our first ever collaboration with the Tomfoolery Fun Club!
This is a 21+ event.
Get your tickets here! https://mascothalloffame.com/event/have-some-fun-with-tomfoolery/
It's time for the grownups to have some fun!
Comedy 🤣, music 🎸, cash bar 🍻, and a sport court 🏀!
Join us June 5th for our first ever collaboration with the Tomfoolery Fun Club!
This is a 21+ event.
Get your tickets here! https://mascothalloffame.com/event/have-some-fun-with-tomfoolery/
04/03/2021
SPECIAL EDITION OF TINY MASCOT STORYTIME- EASTER CROC
HOPPY 🐰 Easter from all your friends at the Mascot Hall of Fame! Please enjoy this🤩 SPECIAL 🤩edition of TMST📖 with our guest readers, Sherri & Robbie Ziller! Sherri is the Chief Executive Officer for
Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority and Robbie is one EGGcellent 🥚 kid!
We hope you enjoy EASTER🐰🥚 CROC🐊! Remember GOOD MANNERS always win! 💜 💐💙🌷💚🌹💛🌸🧡🌼🌻❤️🥀🤍🐰🖤🐰 #TMST #MascotHallOfFame #TinyMascotStorytime #MHOF #NWIRDA #Easter21 #HoppyEaster #EasterCroc @RDACatalyst
04/03/2021
We're back! Check out how YOU can come back or visit us for the first time! We have Fun and Games and Education covered! www.mascothalloffame.com
#membersareawesome #mhof #MHOF #OPENINGDAY #maskup #education #STEAM #TEAMREGGY
04/02/2021
It's been a little over a year since we last opened our doors, but Reggy has spent his whole week cleaning and preparing everything for our Members Only opening tomorrow!
Everyone here at @MascotHall is excited to see old friends and ready to make new ones!!
See you all soon!
#MascotHall #Reopening #Mascot #Museum #ChildrensMuseum #InteractiveLearning #MuseumForKids
04/02/2021
Next week’s Tiny Mascot Storytime is going to be a reunion!
Our guest readers are Stanley Cup Champion @jamalmayers22 and own Hall of Famer @bhawktommyhawk
On this winning edition of TMS, they'll be reading Hockey Is For Me written by Jamal!
#MascotHall #StoryTime #StoryTelling #ChildrensBooks #Hockey #HockeyStory #NHLMascot #NHLChampion
Next week’s Tiny Mascot Storytime is going to be a reunion!
Our guest readers are Stanley Cup Champion @jamalmayers22 and own Hall of Famer @bhawktommyhawk
On this winning edition of TMS, they'll be reading Hockey Is For Me written by Jamal!
#MascotHall #StoryTime #StoryTelling #ChildrensBooks #Hockey #HockeyStory #NHLMascot #NHLChampion
04/02/2021
This is one Tiny Mascot Storytime you don't want to miss! Jamal Mayers, who was a part of the 2013 Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup championship team and Mascot Hall of Famer, Tommy Hawk! "Hockey is for Me", by Jamal Mayers, is an illustrated children's narrative that brings to life Jamal's personal journey from youth hockey to the professional hockey ranks. A book that speaks to cultural diversity in the game and striving to foster more inclusive communities.
Tuesday, April 6th at 11am. ❤️🖤🤍🏒📖😎
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Videos
Here comes the Hawks...Tommy Hawk and Jamal Mayers!
Tiny Mascot Story Time: Hockey is for Me
SPECIAL EDITION OF TINY MASCOT STORYTIME- EASTER CROC
Take a Walk in the Park Day with Indiana Beach's very own IB Crow!
HOW TO CATCH A LEPRECHAUN with Notre Dame Leprechaun Gabe!
PIG THE PUG with Portland Seadog's SLUGGER!
Dino-Basketball with ESPN's Sarah Spain!
Tiny Mascot Story Time
TINY MASCOT STORYTIME PRESENTS....Bubble Kisses
Hair Love with Dr. Shaunna F. Finley
Reggy's Confetti Crate
Groundhog’s Day Off with Marijo Dluzak, President Dluzak & Associates Inc.
Mascot Top Chef: Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Mascot Creative Makers: Snow Paint
Tiny Mascot Storytime presents...Cara's Kindness, by Kristi Yamaguchi and John Lee.
Tigers Roam and Learn From Home by Christine Krilich- Tirado
Mascot Creative Makers: Mini Canvas Paintings
Mascot Creative Makers: Tye Dye Snowflakes
Tiny Mascot Story Time
Mascot Creative Makers: Confetti Poppers
Mascot Creative Makers: Snowman Ornaments
Tiny Mascot Storytime - TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
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Mascot Hall of Fame • Interactive Children’s Museum
The National Mascot Hall of Fame (MHOF) is located at 1851 Front Street in Whiting, Indiana. The 25,000 square foot, multi-million dollar facility is a state-of-the-art, interactive, family fun zone, with a wide range of exhibits, activities and events that celebrate mascot fun. Original and memorable mascot interactions and performances will entertain, teach and enthuse children and their families year-round.
Located just 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago, the MHOF features a number of interactive exhibit areas designed by Cincinnati-based Jack Rouse Associates (JRA). This award-winning firm has designed world-class family museums and attractions such as the Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta, the Crayola Experience in Pennsylvania, and the Green Bay Packers’ Hall of Fame. Guests will experience exhibits such as the "Department of Furry Arts", the "Science of Silliness Lab", and the "Phuzzical Education Department". In addition, the MHOF hosts annual induction ceremonies as well as many other mascot programs and events attracting visitors from all over the country.
More than just a giant fun factory, the MHOF has many interactive, educational displays and activities that incorporate S.T.E.A.M. education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) to compliment state and local curriculums. There are nearly 1.7 million students, within a 100-mile radius of the MHOF, whom could be positively impacted to engage in healthy-active lifestyles. The MHOF is the perfect destination for school field trips and youth organizations.
The MHOF is located at the very east end of Whiting’s beautiful 119th Street Downtown Business District and serves as the corridor to Lake Michigan and Whiting Lakefront Park. The exterior of the building features a huge rendition of Reggy, the official mascot of the MHOF. Once inside, visitors can use their imagination to design and physically build a mascot, audition as a mascot, and perform exciting mascot stunts including firing t-shirt and confetti cannons. The MHOF will surely provide a unique opportunity for an affordable, shared, family experience. To learn more about the MHOF visit www.mascothalloffame.com.
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Which Mascots have Been to Switzerland?
Hope to be a part of the fame one day
Here’s a story I did with Texans mascot, Toro. No fans in the stands will be hard this year, especially for the mascot’s biggest fan. I asked his furry friend to surprise him on a zoom call ahead of the nfl season. Dominic’s smile is priceless.
With the openings happening everywhere, is there any update on when you may open?
I am ready to watch it
Sir Roland's BIG Adventure!
Hey everyone! So I have been writing this children's book on and off for the last two years and now it is time for me to get serious about it! This children's book is something that I am personally doing as a project and a bucket list item of mine, unrelated to Mascots for a Cure.
This is a story that is full of adventure and features real children who are battling cancer or have battled cancer. Together, with their combined super powers and alongside Sir Roland, they take on the fight against cancer! This book is going to be AMAZING and super IMPACTFUL!
If you, a company you work for, or anyone you know would like to be a part of this process, please check out the link below! Sponsored levels range from $25 - $250 for individuals and $500-$5,000 for businesses. Each sponsored level gets something cool in return!
Check it out and please share!
Any chance of you putting your store online for those who don’t live in the immediate area but still want to support the museum ?
It was quite an experience to come here!
Mascot Hall of Fame check out my story involving one of your own! Today, the Chiefs and Texans play on the field, but the teams’ mascots friendship will last well beyond the game.