THE MUSEUM

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. 

Take an in-depth look at each of the new inductees to the Hall of Fame through artifacts related to their lives and careers.

This 16-minute film in our state-of-the-art Grandstand Theater sets the stage for your visit.  

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.

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.

This exhibit spotlights 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.

Yakyu/Baseball: The Transpacific Exchange of the Game will tell the story of how baseball reflects cultural exchange between countries.

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.

The exhibit features highlights from the renowned collection of nearly 1,000 bobblehead dolls donated by Jeffrey H. Loria, former owner of the Miami Marlins.