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Yakyu | Baseball: The Transpacific Exchange of the Game is now open in the new Guggenheim Gallery on the Museum’s third floor.

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HALL OF FAME WEEKEND

The eyes of the baseball world will be focused on Cooperstown July 25-28, with the legends of the game in town to see history unfold during Hall of Fame Weekend.

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HALL OF FAME WEEKEND HQ

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56 Hall of Fame Legends to be in Cooperstown

More than four dozen Hall of Famers will return to the home of baseball to celebrate the Class of 2025.

Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia and Ichiro Suzuki in Plaque Gallery

Class of 2025 Ready for Their Moment

CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki and Billy Wagner are counting down the days until the crowning achievement of their baseball careers.

Turn Two with Ozzie Smith

Ozzie Smith will host the Museum’s annual education fundraiser with Hall of Famers Joe Mauer and Jim Thome on July 25.

PARADE OF LEGENDS

Watch baseball royalty ride down Main Street as the Hall of Fame Parade of Legends returns to Cooperstown at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 26.

THE ROAD TO COOPERSTOWN LIVE

Class of 2025 inductees CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki and Billy Wagner will reflect on Hall of Fame Weekend as part of a live taping of the Museum’s official podcast on Monday, July 28.

Hall of Fame Inductees Exhibit for Class of 2025 on Display

The Museum’s 2025 Inductees Exhibit includes many artifacts that have never before been on display in Cooperstown.

Parker’s legacy to continue in Cooperstown

The Class of 2025 inductee, who passed away after battling Parkinson’s disease for more than a decade, leaves behind a legacy of courage and leadership.

Cleveland Rock

Beloved Guardians radio voice Tom Hamilton was overwhelmed by the Frick Award honor, presented by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum for broadcast excellence.

Boswell honored by BBWAA after half a century of writing excellence

The longtime beat writer and columnist wrote eloquently about the National Pastime and its place in American culture.

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Celebrate the Class of 2025

Visit our online store to see the full lineup of apparel and collectibles.

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THE ROAD TO COOPERSTOWN PODCAST

Larry Walker joins host Jon Paul Morosi to discuss the obstacles he encountered and overcame on his way to baseball immortality.

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SEASON 2 RESUMES IN AUGUST

The official podcast of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum showcases the game’s all-time greats as they share their stories, triumphs and challenges.

Dodgers Weekend in Cooperstown July 18-19

The weekend will feature a visit by the 2024 Commissioner's Trophy as well as guided exhibit tours, artifact spotlights, trivia contests, themed craft stations and other special opportunities for visitors.

Caught in the Draft

The MLB Draft has long been a showcase for future Hall of Famers, with 52 members having been selected since 1965.

Summer Programming Schedule

The daily summer schedule, which runs June 16 through Aug. 29 but is subject to change, brings back some traditional favorites as well as engaging new programs.

Museum's Author Series Programs Bring Latest Baseball Stories to Cooperstown

Join us in Cooperstown for programs and signings throughout the summer as award-winning writers share compelling baseball stories.

Hall of Fame president Josh Rawitch and Masanobu Shoji present Mickey Mantle jersey

Hall of Fame, Japanese Institutions Partner on Museum’s New Yakyu | Baseball Exhibit

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is partnering with several historic institutions in Japan to showcase the connection between the two countries.

Play Harder: The Triumph of Black Baseball in America

The newest book from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum explores how Black Americans have shaped baseball from its emergence after the Civil War up to today’s game.

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By becoming a Member, you can be part of the team that is preserving the Game’s history and celebrating the all-time greats.

In addition to being part of preserving baseball history, Members receive a full roster of benefits.

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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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