World Cup, World Cultures

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Celebrate the community and science of sport the summer of FIFA World Cup 2026.™ 

Exhibitions and Experiences

For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence

See 70 objects that define athletic greatness across more than 15 sports, from the National Football League’s Vince Lombardi Trophy to one of Jesse Owens’s gold medals from the 1936 Olympics, to championship awards from the New York Liberty, New York City FC, and more. 

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Collage of athletes experiencing a triumphant moment, over a background of a crowded stadium. Images courtesy of: AP Images, National Hockey League, New York City FC, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, National Archives Catalog, Claressa Shields, New York Road Runners, the New York Liberty.
Goal Zone

Visit this all-ages interactive play space to test your soccer skills in challenges including digital simulators, tabletop games, and other soccer-themed activities.

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Boldly patterned background overlaid with stylized images of two people catching and kicking soccer balls.

Drop-In Activities Exploring the Science and Culture of Sport

Hands-On Activities Global Sports Pavilion Explore the science of sport materials, geometry in sports, and more on Thursdays–Sundays, 1–5 pm. Learning Lab Discovery Room Explore the cultural influence of sports around the world in this learning lab for ages 4–12. Learning Lab Human Origins Lab This learning lab for ages 8+ features activities about biomechanics of the human body.

World Cup, World Cultures: Celebrating the Community and Science of Sport is generously supported by the Denise and Michael Kellen Foundation.

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