Other countries covered in the book include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Israel, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Singapore. Not all halls of fame are in museums. Other places include civic centers, sports arenas, government buildings, universities, and racetracks. Since the first European memorials centuries ago, halls of fame have steadily gained popularity, and they have sprung up in museums, civic centers, sports arenas, government buildings, and universities around the world. Danilov profiles 274 halls of fame in 11 countries.
Entries provide address, phone number, hours, fees, a brief history, and a description of contents.
A geographical guide and lengthy introductory chapters chronicling the history and development of the hall of fame make this an exhaustive reference on a subject not covered in traditional museum directories. Highly recommended to supplement museum and travel directories in public and academic library collections. As a directory, Hall of Fame museums is well-done and fills a niche. Readers will find useful and interesting information that helps define the heroism and popularity at various times in society. Hall of Fame Museums is recommended for both public and college libraries.