Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) and Museum was an American professional wrestling hall of fame and museum located in Wichita Falls, Texas; following the postponement of its 19th induction ceremony, planned for May 2020, and a
A museum inside Wichita Falls
Plan where you’ll sleep
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or campgrounds. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 97–97°, and about 105 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–78°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS) has airline service, about 5 miles from Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.
Established in 2002
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum dates from 2002. About ↓
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Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Wichita Falls. Green months are the mild ones.
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) and Museum was an American professional wrestling hall of fame and museum located in Wichita Falls, Texas; following the postponement of its 19th induction ceremony, planned for May 2020, and an announced temporary closure to expand the museum, its status was changed to "closed due to water leaks" in 2021, and never re-opened.
The museum was founded by Tony Vellano in 1999, and was previously in Amsterdam, New York and Schenectady, New York. Its purpose was to "preserve and promote the dignified history of professional wrestling and to enshrine and pay tribute to professional wrestlers who have advanced this national pastime in terms of athletics and entertainment." It was not affiliated with any professional wrestling promotion.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 2002
- Wikipedia readers
- 17K a year
Where to stay near Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
Towns within 30 miles, best bases first.
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls | in town | — | — | 101,951 | $157K | C− |
| Henrietta | 19 mi east | 30 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 3,258 | $146K | — |
| Walters | 32 mi north | 50 min | 1 1 RV park | 2,355 | $127K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
Other well-known places within 61 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
60 mi Park & preserveWichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
1in town MuseumWichita Falls Railroad Museum
58 mi MuseumStonewall Saloon (Saint Jo, Texas)
49 mi MuseumMuseum of the Great PlainsPhoto credits
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, Public domain · Wichita Falls Railroad Museum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Stonewall Saloon (Saint Jo, Texas): Jphill19, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Museum of the Great Plains: Jphill19, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
Is Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in Wichita Falls?
Yes. It’s inside Wichita Falls, TX.
When is the best time to visit Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 66–78°.
What is the closest airport to Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum?
Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), about 109 miles.
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