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U . S . OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC MUSEUM OPENS TO PUBLIC
BUILDING FEATURES 20,000 SQUARE FEET OF GALLERIES , A STATE-OF-THE-ART THEATER , EVENT SPACE AND CAFÉ
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum has officially opened its doors to the public . The museum is a one-of-a-kind tribute to the Olympic and Paralympic movements , with Team USA athletes at the center of the story .
“ This Museum has been nearly 10 years in the making , and we are excited that these incredible stories will come to life in Olympic City USA ,” said USOPM CEO Christopher Liedel . “ The Museum is more than a sports museum . It is a museum of hopes and dreams . And we think the U . S . Olympic & Paralympic Museum will provide athletes and fans alike with a space to celebrate friendship , determination and all the best values Team USA athletes embody .”
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