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IN COOPERSTOWN, YOUR MEMORIES COME ALIVE

Make your way here and journey through the moments and memories that have enriched countless lives, starting with yours.

2024 BBWAA HALL OF FAME BALLOT

The countdown to the biggest moment of the baseball year is officially underway.

On Jan. 23, the BBWAA will announce the results of its 2024 Hall of Fame vote live from Cooperstown on MLB Network at 6 p.m. ET. Any electees will be inducted during Hall of Fame Weekend on Sunday, July 21, at 1:30 p.m. on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown.

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Joe Buck, Joe Castiglione, Gary Cohen, Jacques Doucet, Tom Hamilton, Ernie Johnson Sr., Ken Korach, Mike Krukow, Duane Kuiper and Dan Shulman

2024 FORD C. FRICK AWARD BALLOT FINALIZED

On Dec. 6, one of 10 legendary broadcasters will be announced as the 2024 Ford C. Frick Award winner.

In the 2004 postseason, David Ortiz's heroics in the clutch ended Boston's championship drought and set the stage for a Hall of Fame career.

THREE WALK-OFFS IN 11 DAYS: HOW BIG PAPI BUILT HIS LEGEND

In the 2004 postseason, David Ortiz's heroics in the clutch ended Boston's championship drought and set the stage for a Hall of Fame career.

BASEBALL'S BIGGEST MOMENTS COME TO LIFE

Coming to Bat in Cooperstown

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Extraordinary Events

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Deck the Hall: Holiday Celebration 2023

12.09.2023

Help us celebrate the Holidays and help local families in need at the National Baseball Hall of Fame's annual Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 9th.
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Jackie Robinson outside the Dodgers clubhouse.

Winter Break Week Programming

02.19.2024

February Break Week Programming

Immersive Exhibits

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Father and son in the Plaque Gallery

HALL OF FAME PLAQUE GALLERY

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.

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Visitors enjoy the Diamond Dreams exhibit

DIAMOND DREAMS: WOMEN IN BASEBALL

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.

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Let's See Treasures.

With over 140,000 baseball cards, 40,000 unique objects and 250,000 images, you're bound to make at least one extraordinary discovery.

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Show me legends.

From legendary players to managers, umpires, executives and pioneers, their stories live on here.

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Give me history.

Learn the latest about the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and anticipate which history-makers will be joining the hall next.

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Donate an artifact or become a member. There are many roles for you to play in the future of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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