Winter Break Week Programming

Seventy five years ago this spring, Jackie Robinson made history for the Brooklyn Dodgers – helping fulfill baseball’s destiny as America’s National Pastime. As many schools in the northeast pause for Winter Break, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates Robinson’s heroic journey – along with countless other milestones – in honoring Black History Month. The Cooperstown shrine hosts special daily programs for kids of all ages Feb. 17-21 as part of Presidents’ Week. Families can experience unique Museum artifacts and learn about the history of Black Baseball and participate in programming throughout the week. The museum will also highlight the connection between Presidents and the American Pastime. All events are included with Museum admission. **In Museum Programming subject to change based on current guidelines**

9:00 am-5:00 pm: Starting Nine

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum challenges you to find your team’s Starting Nine, a lineup of must-sees from our vast collection containing tens of thousands of artifacts that preserve the magical moments and memorable stories of our National Pastime.

11:00 am-12:00 pm: Open Hour in the Learning Center

This interactive room allows families to explore baseball history through hands-on items from the Hall of Fame’s education collection. Stop by and learn how the equipment and style of the uniforms have changed over time.

2:00 pm: Mining for Talent

Drop by our cart on the second floor and test your ability to sift through data and identify baseball talent. Hall of Fame staff will present you with several scouting reports of some of baseball’s all-time greats, with one catch: all details identifying each future star will be removed. The challenge: choose future stars to build your team around.

9:00 am-5:00 pm: Starting Nine

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum challenges you to find your team’s Starting Nine, a lineup of must-sees from our vast collection containing tens of thousands of artifacts that preserve the magical moments and memorable stories of our National Pastime.

11:00 am-12:00 pm: Black History Month Pop-Up in the Learning Center

This interactive Pop-Up is in celebration of Black History Month. Explore images, hands-on items from the Hall of Fame’s education collection, and select artifacts that relate to Black baseball history. Highlighted Artifacts: Ball signed by Satchel Paige and Cool Papa Bell glove

2:00 pm: Baseball and the American President

Did you know that almost every American President has a connection to baseball? Learn about American Presidents and their connection with baseball from Washington to Biden.

9:00 am-5:00 pm: Starting Nine

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum challenges you to find your team’s Starting Nine, a lineup of must-sees from our vast collection containing tens of thousands of artifacts that preserve the magical moments and memorable stories of our National Pastime.

11:00 am-12:00 pm: Black History Month Pop-Up in the Learning Center

This interactive Pop-Up is in celebration of Black History Month. Explore images, hands-on items from the Hall of Fame’s education collection, and select artifacts that relate to Black baseball history. Highlighted Artifacts: Ball signed by Buck Leonard and a Homestead Grays pennant

2:00 pm: Mudcat Grant: Baseball’s Magical Man

In this special program, we take an in-depth look at one of the game’s most colorful characters. “Mudcat Grant: Baseball’s Magical Man” examines the career of former major league standout Jim "Mudcat" Grant,the first Black pitcher to win 20 games in a season in the American League.

9:00 am-5:00 pm: Starting Nine

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum challenges you to find your team’s Starting Nine, a lineup of must-sees from our vast collection containing tens of thousands of artifacts that preserve the magical moments and memorable stories of our National Pastime.

11:00 am-12:00 pm: Black History Month Pop-Up in the Learning Center

This interactive Pop-Up is in celebration of Black History Month. Explore images, hands-on items from the Hall of Fame’s education collection, and select artifacts that relate to Black baseball history. Highlighted Artifacts: Shoes and bat used by Cool Papa Bell

2:00 pm: History of Baseball Cards

From the tobacco cards of the 19th century to the candy and gum cards of the 20th century, we’ll examine the history of a hobby that is almost as popular as the game itself. Come on by and learn about how Topps altered the course of baseball card history, and how cards have changed over the decades. Each child who attends the program will receive a free pack of baseball cards.

9:00 am-5:00 pm: Starting Nine

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum challenges you to find your team’s Starting Nine, a lineup of must-sees from our vast collection containing tens of thousands of artifacts that preserve the magical moments and memorable stories of our National Pastime.

11:00 am-12:00 pm: Black History Month Pop-Up in the Learning Center

This interactive Pop-Up is in celebration of Black History Month. Explore images, hands-on items from the Hall of Fame’s education collection, and select artifacts that relate to Black baseball history. Highlighted Artifacts: Bat signed by Ted Williams and Satchel Paige and a ball signed by Satchel Paige

1:00 pm-3:00 pm: Hall of Fame Connections

Join us in the Bullpen Theater at 1pm for a viewing of Hall of Fame Connections. The series looks at the Hall of Fame’s collection from a new and exciting angle, with each episode telling a different story of how two seemingly unrelated artifacts in the Museum’s vast collection connect to each other, crossing through generations of baseball history.

2:00 pm: Mining for Talent

Drop by our cart on the second floor and test your ability to sift through data and identify baseball talent. Hall of Fame staff will present you with several scouting reports of some of baseball’s all-time greats, with one catch: all details identifying each future star will be removed. The challenge: choose future stars to build your team around.