COLLECTIONS

The Museum and Library collections document the game's history and bring its most important moments to life. 

PRESERVED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

Each item – the bats, baseballs, gloves, spikes and uniforms – tells an important story about the game’s history. But the collections are also broad and deep, documenting both the game on the field and its impact on American culture. It may be art, books, manuscripts, baseball cards or photographs that bring your memories of the game to life.

MUSEUM COLLECTION

The Museum’s three-dimensional collection contains tens of thousands of artifacts representing all facets of the game, from its inception to the present. This includes bats, baseballs, uniforms, player equipment, ballpark items, awards, artwork, textiles, collectibles and memorabilia relating to all aspects of baseball including, but not limited to, Hall of Famers, Major and Minor League players and teams, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, the Negro Leagues, stadiums, events, amateur baseball, and international baseball.

Featured Story

Aaron’s legacy preserved through his gift to the Hall

Hank Aaron pledged nearly his entire collection to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

ARCHIVES AND LIBRARY COLLECTIONS

Featured Story

Look Magazine collection chronicles iconic visuals from baseball’s past

The Hall of Fame's Look Magazine photo collection, which contains 4,108 photos, chronicles numerous iconic visuals from throughout baseball history.

EDUCATION

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 MUSEUM

Across our three floors of exhibit space, you will experience baseball history through artifacts on display, which showcase the important individual and team moments on the field as well as the game's monumental impact on our society. 

LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTER

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. 

EDUCATION

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 MUSEUM

Across our three floors of exhibit space, you will experience baseball history through artifacts on display, which showcase the important individual and team moments on the field as well as the game's monumental impact on our society. 

LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTER

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.