The LeBron James Family Foundation has announced the opening of the first-ever official museum dedicated to LeBron James, called “LeBron James’ Home Court.” Opening on November 25 at House Three Thirty, 532 W. Market St., the museum will provide a multimedia experience showcasing James’ life from his early days in Akron to becoming an NBA superstar. The exhibit will display never-before-seen items from James’ personal collection such as his 2003 NBA Draft suit, McDonald’s All-American jersey, and the original TV from his Spring Hill apartment. One notable feature is a recreation of St. Vincent-St. Mary’s LeBron James Arena, including the rim and backboard that James used during his time there.
The exhibit features various items that LeBron James has accumulated over the years, such as fan art, his special shoes worn during significant games, family photos displayed in his replicated office, and notes he wrote as a keepsake from his journey. The tour will also showcase pivotal moments in his career as an entrepreneur and philanthropist, with guests taking a self-guided walkthrough that will culminate in the narrative of how the LJFF has transformed from a bikeathon to a globally recognized community-building entity.
Pre-sale reservations for LeBron James’ Home Court are now available on www.eventbrite.com/e/lebron-james-home-court-tickets-754838922537?aff=oddtdtcreator. The house will be open to the public starting from November 25th, and general admission tickets cost $23. All proceeds from ticket sales will be utilized for House Three Thirty’s job training program, which provides new skills and work opportunities to I PROMISE students, educators, parents, and family members. LeBron James stated that having a place in his hometown Akron that allows him to share his journey with fans from around the world means a lot to him. He added that he has held onto many items over the years and always knew there would be a time and place to bring them out, and he is proud that this place is House Three Thirty, a location created by his foundation to serve the whole community and I Promise families.
House Three Thirty, a multi-use space created by the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF), is celebrating its opening weekend by offering original paintings and reproductions of Dirk Rozich’s LeBron art, which is featured in the Home Court entryway. The retail shop inside House Three Thirty will be selling these items. This space is not only for I PROMISE families but also for the entire Akron community and visitors from around the world to come together and participate in impactful programming. It offers critical resources like family financial health programming, job training, and a community gathering space for large indoor and outdoor events and family programming that are open to all. For more details on House Three Thirty and its year-round offerings, please visit housethreethirty.com.