I wanted to thank you for presenting to my class today! I was so impressed with your presentation and patience with my students and how well you explained the content. It was an amazing presentation...Several of my students have told me how much they enjoyed learning with you today, the Baseball Hall of Fame and how to calculate the statistics in baseball.
Kayla, 7th/8th Grade Teacher, Balmertown, ON
EDUCATION
As a nonprofit educational institution the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to helping every fan learn more about the game, its rich history and its impact on our culture.
Our educational programs include public events that promote discussion and interaction among generations in the Museum; programs that provide K-12 students and teachers interactive and meaningful learning experiences that align with national learning standards in Cooperstown, online and in their communities; and a robust lineup of virtual programs for diverse audiences.
FOR TEACHERS
FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
HISTORY OF WOMEN IN BASEBALL
Women have been playing baseball as long as men have. Their long connection with the game began in the mid-1800s and has continued through the efforts of individual pioneers like Amanda Clement, Jackie Mitchell, Toni Stone, Maria Pepe and Ila Borders.
BASEBALL AND CIVIL RIGHTS
Many of American history’s watershed moments, both on and off the field, illustrate how baseball was – and is – a part of our collective lives.
FREE LESSON PLANS
The Museum currently offers 15 baseball-themed curriculum units that provide an interactive and meaningful learning experience.
These units may be downloaded and utilized by parents and teachers at no cost.
EXPLORE THE STORIES OF BLACK BASEBALL
Stories that highlight the lives and experiences of Black ballplayers through key moments in history, artifacts and baseball cards.
SEARCH THE ONLINE COLLECTION
The Museum and Library collections document the game's history and bring its most important moments to life.
KIDS ACTIVITY DOWNLOADS
Free printable Hall of Fame activities for kids (and kids of all ages) to complete at home!
LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP?
The Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program for Youth Leadership Development provides meaningful, hands-on training in numerous professional careers including research, photo archives, technical services, curatorial, membership, education, archives and collections management, recorded media, development, special events, programs and events, multi-media, publications, and public relations.
FOR RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS OF HISTORY
THE GIAMATTI RESEARCH CENTER
Anyone interested in accessing our vast archive of baseball history can start their journey by contacting our Giamatti Research Center. We regularly field questions and requests from children, students, casual fans, scholars, professional writers and media producers.
COOPERSTOWN SYMPOSIUM ON BASEBALL AND AMERICAN CULTURE
The Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture, co-sponsored by SUNY Oneonta and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, examines the impact of baseball on American culture from interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary perspectives.
SEARCH THE ONLINE COLLECTION
The Museum and Library collections document the game's history and bring its most important moments to life.
STEELE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program for Youth Leadership Development provides meaningful, hands-on training in numerous professional careers.
COLLECTIONS
Each item – the bats, baseballs, gloves, spikes and uniforms – tells an important story about the game’s history. But the collection is also broad and deep, documenting both the game on the field and its impact on American culture. It may be art, books, baseball cards or photographs that bring your memories of the game to life.
LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTER
The library is the foremost repository of baseball information, in all formats, in the world. Founded in 1939 along with the Hall itself, the library is a specialized research facility whose collections and services are available to all.
THE MUSEUM
Across our three floors of exhibit space, you will experience baseball history through artifacts on display, which showcase the important individual and team moments on the field as well as the game's monumental impact on our society.
COLLECTIONS
Each item – the bats, baseballs, gloves, spikes and uniforms – tells an important story about the game’s history. But the collection is also broad and deep, documenting both the game on the field and its impact on American culture. It may be art, books, baseball cards or photographs that bring your memories of the game to life.
LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTER
The library is the foremost repository of baseball information, in all formats, in the world. Founded in 1939 along with the Hall itself, the library is a specialized research facility whose collections and services are available to all.
THE MUSEUM
Across our three floors of exhibit space, you will experience baseball history through artifacts on display, which showcase the important individual and team moments on the field as well as the game's monumental impact on our society.