Today's Hours: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Today's Hours: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Once inside the Museum, your cherished memories will come flooding back – whether you are 10 years old or 70 years old, a casual fan or a fanatic.
Across our three floors of exhibit space, you will experience baseball history through artifacts on display, which showcase the important moments on the field as well as the game's monumental impact on our society.
The Plaque Gallery is sacred ground for baseball fans, where the bronze plaques of the Hall of Famers line the oak walls and visitors speak in hushed, reverential tones. The dramatic arched entryway and marble columns let you know you are somewhere special.
In 2008, The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum honored the legacy of the late John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil, the Negro leagues legend whose baseball contributions spanned eight decades, with the creation of the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award.
Original works of art - paintings, sculptures and renderings - celebrate the game.
Celebrate the legendary storytellers, broadcasters and writers who bring baseball into our lives.
Enjoy the combination of two American passionsthat have thrilled audiences since the dawn of moving pictures.
Young aspiring Hall of Famers, ages 4-10, can experience unique activites.
This 16-minute film in our state-of-the-art Grandstand Theater sets the stage for your visit.
With a collection of over a quarter-million images, the Hall of Fame is the world’s premier repository of baseball photographs, spanning some 150 years. Accompanied by the words of those who were there, this exhibit presents a selection of timeless photographs, each picturing America’s pastime.
This exhibit offers an overview of baseball’s origins, featuring more than 150 artifacts. As you enter the exhibit, be sure to check out the Eckford Ball Case, featuring trophy balls from the Eckford club of the mid-1800s.
This new exhibit spotlights the decades-long history of Black baseball prior to the formation of the Negro Leagues, through the complexities of baseball’s re-integration, to the challenges that remain today, revealing the deep connections between baseball and Black America.
Learn about the history of the game from 1900 - 1960.
But, Ruth’s legend was more than just numbers. He became an oversized symbol of America’s power, a brilliant man with human flaws that made him seem more real than mythic.
This popular exhibit traces women's roles in the game from 19th-century ballclubs to their present-day involvement – on the field and in baseball's front offices and broadcast booths.
America’s National Pastime is also the full-time obsession of Latin America – a region that produced almost 30 percent of the players on recent Major League Baseball Opening Day rosters. This bilingual exhibit features nearly 150 artifacts and a multimedia presentation that highlights the passion of the Latin love affair with baseball.
The Museum’s "Whole New Ballgame" exhibit tells the story of baseball from 1970 to today. The exhibit features more than 300 artifacts and explores iconic moments.
Yakyu/Baseball: The Transpacific Exchange of the Game will tell the story of how baseball reflects cultural exchange between countries.
The exhibit chronicles Henry Aaron’s life, from childhood through his legendary big league career.
Records hold a special place in the hearts and minds of baseball fans. One for the Books explores the stories behind many of our Game’s sacred records.
The Autumn Glory exhibit features postseason artifacts and stories dating back to the first modern World Series in 1903 up through the most recent season.
Learn about the history of baseball cards and their power to thrill fans and collectors throughout the decades.
Modern game-used artifacts from every major league team are presented in 30 lockers.
Take an in-depth look at each of the new inductees to the Hall of Fame through artifacts related to their lives and career.
Featured Story
Each item – the bats, baseballs, gloves, spikes and uniforms – tells an important story about the game’s history. But the collection is also broad and deep, documenting both the game on the field and its impact on American culture. It may be art, books, baseball cards or photographs that bring your memories of the game to life.
Our educational programs include public events that promote discussion and interaction among generations in the Museum; programs that provide K-12 students and teachers interactive and meaningful learning experiences that align with national learning standards in Cooperstown, online and in their communities; and a robust lineup of virtual programs for diverse audiences.
The library is the foremost repository of baseball information, in all formats, in the world. Founded in 1939 along with the Hall itself, the library is a specialized research facility whose collections and services are available to all.
Each item – the bats, baseballs, gloves, spikes and uniforms – tells an important story about the game’s history. But the collection is also broad and deep, documenting both the game on the field and its impact on American culture. It may be art, books, baseball cards or photographs that bring your memories of the game to life.
Our educational programs include public events that promote discussion and interaction among generations in the Museum; programs that provide K-12 students and teachers interactive and meaningful learning experiences that align with national learning standards in Cooperstown, online and in their communities; and a robust lineup of virtual programs for diverse audiences.
The library is the foremost repository of baseball information, in all formats, in the world. Founded in 1939 along with the Hall itself, the library is a specialized research facility whose collections and services are available to all.