International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame Dallas Texas

Welcome to the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame in Dallas, Texas! We are the only museum in the world dedicated to the sport of bowling. Our goal is to preserve and celebrate the history and heritage of our great sport for future generations. At our museum located in downtown Dallas, you will find over 200 bowling artifacts on display including memorabilia, equipment, and interactive exhibits. Learn about some of your favorite professional bowlers as you explore our interactive displays and learn all about their careers. bowling

All things bowling

Bowling is a game played indoors on a flat surface called an alley, or lane. The players roll a ball with their hand to knock down the ten pins—the pins are arranged in a triangle with four on the back row and three in the front. It is also known as ten pins. Are you traveling with a large group? Consider a charter bus rental, perfect for medium to large sized groups. We service all major events, and common services such as weddings, birthday parties and more.

History and Timeline

Bowling has a very long and illustrious history — in fact, it’s believed to be the oldest sport known to man. The earliest known forms of bowling appeared in ancient Egypt, sometime around 300 A.D. From there, the game made its way through Europe and eventually into North America by way of Dutch settlers in the early 1600s. Today, bowling is a popular sport worldwide: it’s practiced by over 100 million people all over the world. In the United States alone, over 70 million people bowl every year. Although bowling was brought to America as a leisurely activity for wealthy landowners and their families, it quickly became a national pastime thanks to several invention patents awarded in 1819 for “improved alleys” that allowed wider access to more people at the same time. Today, Bowling is an international sport played by millions of men women and children alike all across our great country! Ready more fun? Be sure to check out International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame Dallas Texas

Best Pro Bowlers

This is a list of the all-time best professional bowlers in the game. With 945 wins, Walter Ray Williams Jr. is the most successful player of all time. Here are some other notable bowlers:

Mark Roth – He was a five-time PBA Player of the Year and winner of 30 PBA titles including eight majors. He was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 1983 and won two U.S Open championships and one PBA World Championship title.
Mike Aulby – One of only 15 players to win career titles in both the U.S Open (1987) and Tournament of Champions (1992). He was named Rookie of the Year in 1979 and inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2001 after winning five major tournament titles.

Testimonials

You are never too old to have some fun.
The museum is great for families, couples, and lovers of all things bowling.
You don’t need to be a bowler or have any interest in the sport of bowling to appreciate this museum – it’s a cool place regardless!

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Come visit them in Dallas TX

Address: 621 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011

Hours: Open daily from 10am-5pm
Cost: Adults $10; Children ages 3-12 $8; seniors age 62+ $9. Group rates available for groups of 20 or more with advance reservations.
What to Do While You're There: Throw some balls down the lanes, explore their museum and research center, pose for photos in a photo booth that allows you to superimpose your head on a bowling pin, join a youth bowling league! (Open bowling is not available at the International Bowling Hall of Fame.)
What to Expect: A modest size museum filled with various pieces of bowling memorabilia like old bowling ball carriers and pictures of old timey bowlers!
What to Wear & Bring With You: Comfortable walking shoes as there is a lot of walking between exhibits; also bring an open mind and a willingness to learn about the history behind your favorite sport!