Today's Hours: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Today's Hours: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Located on Main Street in the heart of picturesque Cooperstown, New York, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is one of the country's most popular destinations and is surely the best-known sports shrine in the world. The Museum opened its doors for the first time on June 12, 1939. The Hall of Fame has stood as the definitive repository of the game's treasures and as a symbol of the most profound individual honor bestowed on an athlete. It is every fan's "Field of Dreams" with its stories, legends and magic to be passed on from generation to generation. The Baseball Hall of Fame is an independent, nonprofit educational institution dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the historical development of Baseball and its impact on our culture by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting its collections for a global audience as well as honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to our National Pastime. In short we preserve history, honor excellence and connect generations.
The Museum is open daily, year round (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day), the Museum’s summer hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Memorial Day Weekend through the day before Labor Day, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the rest of the year.
Admission prices are $30 for adults (13 and over), $24 for seniors (65 and over) and $21 for juniors (ages 7-12). Those holding current memberships in the VFW, Disabled American Veterans American Legion or AMVets organizations are admitted for $20. Hall of Fame members, active or retired card-carrying military personnel and children under six years of age are admitted free.
Group rates are also available. The Museum is handicap accessible and video programs are captioned for the hearing impaired.
The Museum Store resides on the first floor. Visit the Store for unique gifts, keepsakes and clothing apparel for the baseball fans in your life.
We also have a Museum Bookstore, located in the Library Atrium, carries a wide variety of books and videos on a variety of baseball subjects, available for purchase. For the numerous book signings that take place in the Library Atrium year-round, books are available for purchase from this location.
The Hall of Fame Library, which houses in excess of three million documents, including a file on every player to appear in a major league game, 250,000 photographs and 14,000 hours of recorded film, video and sound. A public research area is a great place to spend the afternoon, for those wishing to delve deeper into Baseball’s history.
The A. Bartlett Giamatti Research Center, housed in the Library, facilitates approximately 60,000 research inquiries from around the world each year. A public facility where numerous researchers and Museum visitors are served annually, the research staff answers questions ranging from students working on a report to fielding a request from The White House for information for a presidential speech. While the majority of patrons are independent baseball fans conducting research, others using the facilities have included such noted authors as George Plimpton, Roger Kahn, and George Will; officials from numerous major and minor league clubs; former major league players; writers from The New York Times, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal; television shows such as Jeopardy; and students of all ages.
The Research Center is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the exception of holidays, the winter months and special events. Appointments are encouraged. To schedule an appointment, or for more information, please call 607-547-0330 or eamil research@baseballhall.org.
A Three-Year, $20-Million Renovation of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum was formally completed with a rededication ceremony on July 29, 2005. Thirty-eight Hall of Fame members were present to cut the ribbon. The project marked the Museum’s seventh building renovation effort since the opening of its doors for the first time on June 12, 1939. Previous projects in 1950, 1958, 1968, 1980, 1989 and 1994 added exhibit space, the Hall of Fame Gallery, the Hall of Fame Library and the Museum Store, and connected them all. The most recent renovation offers visitors: a completely new look and feel; 14 exhibit and program spaces; 10,000 additional square feet of exhibit space; more accessibility for those with special needs; more interactive technology; a more consistent environment for the collections; and a seamless traffic pattern for visitors to enjoy.
Membership is an integral part of the Hall of Fame and those enrolled in the membership program enjoy many benefits while assisting us in furthering our mission. There are membership levels for children, families and adults. Members receive complimentary admission to the Hall of Fame and Museum, a personalized membership card, a subscription to Memories and Dreams, the Hall of Fame’s bi-monthly magazine, free domestic shipping and 10% discount on purchases from the Museum Store in Cooperstown and at shop.baseballhall.org, and exclusive member-only events throughout the year and more.
Memories and Dreams is the official bi-monthly magazine of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Available exclusively to Museum members, Memories and Dreams features in-depth profiles on Hall of Fame members, trends in the baseball world, scores of original photos from the Library collection, original art, insightful writing and the latest news and notes from Cooperstown. The annual Hall of Fame Yearbook offers bios, photographs and statistics of all Hall of Fame members, along with profiles of the newest inductees. Free to all participants in the Hall of Fame membership program, the Yearbook retails for $10.
Inside Pitch delivers a free weekly newsletter via e-mail to baseball fans at work or home throughout the year, to keep you connected to Cooperstown. Featuring a weekly history lesson, Inside Pitch brings home baseball anniversaries, important news from the Museum and exclusive gift opportunities.
Future Hall of Fame Weekends are scheduled to be held over the last Sunday in July in most years, but not always. The 2024 Induction Weekend will be held July 19-22, with the Induction Ceremony on July 21.
A partial list of eligible first-time players for upcoming Hall of Fame elections includes: 2025: Brian McCann, CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki, Troy Tulowitzki; 2026: Ryan Braun, Edwin Encarnación, Matt Kemp, Nick Markakis; 2027: Jay Bruce, Jon Lester, Buster Posey, Kyle Seager; 2028: Yadier Molina, Albert Pujols; 2029: Miguel Cabrera, Nelson Cruz, Adam Wainwright. For complete details, visit our Future Eligibles page.
In 2007, an estimated 82,000 fans packed Cooperstown, honoring the Hall of Fame induction of Cal Ripken and Tony Gwynn and setting a Hall of Fame Weekend attendance record…Following 2007, the next largest estimated crowds for Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies: 55,000 (2019); 53,000 (2018); 50,000 (1999); 50,000 (2016); 48,000 (2014); 45,000 (2015); 40,000 (1995); 35,000 (2022); 28,000 (2024); 27,500 (2017); 27,000 (2001 and 2005); and 25,000 (2000).
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum 25 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326
Phone: (607) 547-7200 Toll-free: (888) HALL-OF-FAME or (888) 425-5633 Email: info@baseballhall.org
Across our three floors of exhibit space, visitors 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 Granstand 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.
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.
The the new exhibit will spotlight 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.
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.
Celebrate today’s stadiums, relive ballparks of yesteryear and see why a trip to the ballpark is such a memorable experience for fans.
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.
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The eyes of the baseball world will be focused on Cooperstown July 19 - 22, with the legends of the game in town to see history unfold during Hall of Fame Weekend.
The eyes of the baseball world will be focused on Cooperstown July 19 - 22, with the legends of the game in town to see history unfold during Hall of Fame Weekend.