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Field Trips

Join us in Cooperstown for a one-of-a-kind field trip experience. The Baseball Hall of Fame offers a variety of programs in all of the major subject areas including Math, Science, Social Studies, the Arts and Character Education. Visiting students have the opportunity to tour the Museum and participate in a variety of hands-on, artifact-based programs.

All of our field trips are aligned with Common Core State Standards.

Field Trip Planning Packet

Great field trips begin with great planning. If you are interested in a trip to Cooperstown, begin by downloading or printing the "Baseball Hall of Fame Field Trip Packet for Teachers" (pdf).This packet includes all of your field trip options, as well as important pre-visit and day-of field trip logistics. After reviewing these materials, if you have additional questions, please call us at 607-547-0347 or e-mail us at education [at] baseballhalloffame [dot] org. 

Book A Field Trip

Once you have reviewed the planning packet and decided on the best options for your group, fill out our field trip request form and submit it to the Baseball Hall of Fame's education department.

Once you have submitted your request, a representative of the Education Department will get in touch with you to confirm the date and time of your field trip.

Your visit is not guaranteed until you have received a confirmation letter from us. If you do not receive one within 7-10 days, please call 607-547-0347.

Classroom Connections

Each of our field trip programs has accompanying lessons that you can download and use in your own classroom. Use these Common Core aligned lessons to prepare students for their upcoming visit, or use these unique resources even if you are unable to visit Cooperstown!

Cooperstown Classroom & Diamond Discovery Days

Offered: May 17, May 31, June 7, June 14, June 21

The beautiful Village of Cooperstown is an ideal place to spend the day with your students! Standards-based educational experiences at The Farmers' Museum, the Fenimore Art Museum, and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will make for a full day of hands-on learning and activities. Each museum will feature staffed activity stations, allowing students and chaperones to explore at their own pace.

The special Cooperstown Classroom package is offered on select Fridays in May and June, including May 17 and 31, and June 7, 14 and 21. It includes admission to all three museums for just $12 per student. We offer complimentary admission to teachers and adult chaperones at a 1:10 adult-to-student ratio. Pre-registration is required.

More information about Diamond Discovery Days can be found in the "Baseball Hall of Fame Field Trip Packet for Teachers" (pdf).

Upcoming Home School Discovery Days

Offered: June 26

More information about Home School Discovery Days can be found in the "Baseball Hall of Fame Field Trip Packet for Teachers" (pdf).