Special Programs

In addition to our regularly scheduled family programs, the National Baseball Hall of Fame frequently offers special programs that take place both at the museum and around Cooperstown. Here's a look at some of our recurring special programs.

Curator Spotlight

Once a month, visitors to the National Baseball Hall of Fame will have the unique opportunity of attending a guided walkthrough of an exhibit with one of our curators. This experience lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, and each month will feature a different exhibit. The program is free with admission to the Hall of Fame, and no reservation is required. Each program starts at 11:00 a.m., and 2012 Dates include:

• January 13 - Taking the Field: The 19th Century
• February 21 - Pride and Passion
• March 16 - Diamond Dreams
• April 27 - Sacred Ground
• May 18 - One for the Books: Baseball Records and the Stories Behind Them
  
• June 8 - The Art of Baseball
• September 7 - TBD
• October 12 - Viva Baseball!
• November 9 - Today's Game
• December 7 - Autumn Glory

The Baseball Film Festival

The Baseball Film Festival – held during the last weekend of September in 2012  - is a showcase of newly-released films of any genre with a baseball focus. A full schedule of film screenings is typically announced during the last week of August. Any film released within the last five years that has baseball as a central theme or focus can be considered for the festival.

If you have a film that you would like considered, simply send three DVD copies to:

Attn: Manager of Museum Programs
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
25 Main Street
Cooperstown, NY 13326

The deadline for submissions is July 27th, 2012.

Summer Authors Series

Our Authors Series brings noted baseball authors to Cooperstown for special lectures and book signings during the summer months. These programs are included with the cost of admission.