EAGAN, Minn. – A new space dedicated to Vikings team history has Bud Grant's seal of approval.

From early football in Minnesota to the Minneapolis Miracle, the Vikings Museum chronicles significant moments in franchise history in a sparkling, 14,000-square-foot facility that is part of Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center.

Located just south of TCO Stadium and adjacent to the Vikings Locker Room Store, the museum features exhibits on the evolution of the team's logo and uniforms, permanent home venues and the accomplishments of players and coaches over the years.

" 'Impressive' is not the right word. It's awesome," Grant told Vikings.com after touring the exhibits for the first time. "It's going to be self-promoted, because anybody who goes here is going to tell all their friends and neighbors to come here."

Added Grant: "Everybody's got to see it once."

The storied head coach was among the museum's first visitors, when he joined four fellow Pro Football Hall of Famers at a special event to unveil the space for Vikings Legends.

Vikings Director of Brand & Creative Erin Swartz played a significant role in the project and expressed excitement to open the museum in time for Verizon Vikings Training Camp, which kicks off Wednesday.

"We have been working hard to obtain the most complete Vikings history collection – meeting with hundreds of fans, learning their stories and collecting amazing artifacts," said Swartz. "We are thrilled to open the doors and share these stories with all of our fans for the first time."

Added Swartz: "Hopefully this is just the beginning, and fans will continue to share with us their incredible Vikings memories and pieces of history."

In addition to diving through decades of historic artifacts, attendees can flip through a digital book about the 50 Greatest Vikings, watch the top plays in franchise history, listen to audio clips from every head coach, share their favorite Vikings memories and relive their passion for the Vikings with future generations.

"They've highlighted all the Vikings important moments and personnel and history – it's all there. So if you're a Vikings fan, you don't want to miss it," Grant said. "[And] if you're not a Vikings fan, you'll certainly become one if you look at all the artifacts that they have here."