The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has broken ground on its entertainment and learning centre at American Dream.
The 10,000-square-foot venue is located on the third floor of American Dream, New Jersey’s entertainment, shopping and dining destination. It will be home to exhibits and immersive experiences that celebrate New Jersey.
“American Dream is truly a source of pride for the great state of New Jersey, and therefore it’s only fitting for the NJHOF to open its entertainment and learning center here,” said Don Ghermezian, CEO of American Dream.
“American Dream is a one-of-a-kind destination and a New Jersey icon, making it the ideal location for our state-of-the-art center,” added Hall of Fame chairman Jon F. Hanson.
“The entertainment and learning center will be one of the ultimate symbols of Jersey pride where we will be able to celebrate our great state and all the contributions made by its many illustrious residents.”
Visitors will be met by life-size replicas of NJHOF inductees before experiencing a virtual reality (VR) journey in a classic car with a Hall of Fame inductee.
The facility will house the historic Ford Model T car gifted by Henry Ford to Hall of Fame inductee Thomas Edison in 1933. Highlights include a replica of the car and the ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ motion simulator.
The ‘Wall of Fame’ will feature artifacts and plaques celebrating more than 200 inductees. Guests can also enjoy a hologram karaoke stage and sing alongside musicians including Gloria Gaynor and Frankie Valli.
New attractions coming to American Dream
The centre’s exhibits will “allow visitors to explore their passions through the significant achievements and contributions made by each of our inductees”, said Hall of Fame president Steve Edwards.
“I couldn’t imagine a more fitting home for NJHOF than one of New Jersey’s top destinations,” Edwards added.
With construction underway, the venue is expected to complete in spring 2023. American Dream’s upcoming attractions include Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, the Game Room Powered by Hasbro, Activate Games, and the Paradox Museum.
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