Larry Bird to attend opening of Indiana museum, date announced

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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Final preparations for the grand opening of the Larry Bird Museum are underway with the announcement of an opening date.

According to a release from the Capital Improvement Board, the museum is set to open its doors to the general public on Friday, May 31. Folks wishing to go inside the museum will have to register in advance for the day of the grand opening. Registration will take place on the museum’s website, which the CIB hopes will be available sometime next week.

Festivities will kick off with a downtown street fair called “Hoops Fest” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 30. The event will be located between 7th and 9th Streets on Wabash Avenue. The fair promises live music, food, and family-friendly fun.

A ribbon cutting will take place at 10:30 a.m. that day in front of the Terre Haute Convention Center.

Larry Bird will be in attendance along with other celebrities, local officials, and special guests to commemorate the opening of the museum.

Thursday will also feature a private event open to special guests, allowing for VIP tours and a chance for invited individuals to explore the museums exhibits ahead of the general public.

“The Larry Bird Museum promises to be a must-visit destination for basketball aficionados, history buffs, and anyone inspired by the story of a small-town kid who soared to global fame through talent, determination, and hard work,” a news release reads.

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