This has been on my bucket list for DECADES, and I am overjoyed that I finally got to visit. This is one of those places like the Grand Canyon that actually exceeds your highest expectations!
Come take your place among the legends of the game
The memories you’ll make here will last a lifetime. Awed by priceless artifacts. Moved by stories and triumphs that inspired and united a nation. Find your way to the National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum, and you’ll make history of your own.
What’s on deck for your visit?
Be prepared to step back in time, savor the game’s greatest moments, and celebrate the legends who made it all happen.
You’ll find exhibits expertly curated and stories colorfully told by the game’s most dedicated and passionate historians. And you’ll leave more inspired than you ever imagined.
During your visit, you will see and experience:
- Immersive exhibits and knowledgeable staff
- One-of-a-kind artifacts that bring the game's history to life
- Photographs and archival footage of the game's greatest moments
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The short film Generations of the Game, shown exclusively at the Museum
- Rare baseball cards and art
And of course, the iconic Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery, where the members of the Baseball Hall of Fame are honored.
HOURS
The Museum is open 7 days a week, 362 days per year, with extended hours from Memorial Day Weekend through the day before Labor Day. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
LABOR DAY THROUGH SATURDAY OF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SUNDAY OF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND THROUGH THE DAY BEFORE LABOR DAY
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
GIAMATTI RESEARCH CENTER HOURS
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Research Center is closed on federal holidays.
EXHIBIT CLOSINGS: The Plaque Gallery will close at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 and Sept. 30 and at 4 p.m. on Oct. 7, Oct 27 and Oct. 28; the Ideals and Injustices exhibit will be closed on Oct. 10 as we begin construction of the Museum's new The Souls of the Game exhibit set to debut in the spring of 2024.
HOW TO GET HERE
BY PLANE
Flights are available to the following large airports. Each is approximately 90 miles away:
- Albany International Airport in Albany, N.Y.
- Syracuse Hancock International Airport in Syracuse, N.Y.
- Greater Binghamton Airport in Binghamton, N.Y.
BY CAR
Your GPS will get you here; these recommended driving routes avoid back roads.
BY BUS
From all major cities, airports, and train stations in New York, Adirondack/Pine Hill Trailways can get you from where you are in New York State to Cooperstown.
TRAVEL PACKAGES
Check out details on Hall of Fame travel packages from the Museum’s travel partner, Sports Travel and Tours.
Tickets
| SINGLE TICKETS | PRICE |
|---|---|
| MUSEUM MEMBERS | FREE |
| ADULTS (13-64) | $28.00 |
| SENIORS (65+) | $22.00 |
| CHILDREN (7-12) | $17.00 |
| VETERANS | $19.00 |
| ACTIVE/ CAREER RETIRED MILITARY | FREE |
| CHILDREN (6 AND UNDER) | FREE |
PLANNING A GROUP VISIT?
Tour Operators, Community, Corporate and Camp Groups, please click the link below for more information.
School Groups should contact our Education Department.
ELEVATE YOUR VISIT TO THE MUSEUM
The Private Collections Showcase is your opportunity to see a curated set of items exploring a wide range of eras and themes that show the depth and breadth of the Museum Archives and Collections. Our staff will share the story behind each of the items, making history come alive. This unique opportunity will provide memories that last a lifetime.
The Private Collections Showcase is $425 and includes museum admission. You may book online (at least 72 hours in advance) or by calling 607.547.0271 today.
This experience is available Monday - Saturday, at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. or 2 p.m.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND FAQ
PARKING & VILLAGE TROLLEY
PLANNING FOR PARKING
Parking in Cooperstown is limited, and paid parking is in effect Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day. Get the app to conveniently pay for parking at PassportParking.com.
The Doubleday Field Parking Lot offers an all-day paid option for $15.
On street parking is limited to 2 hours in many locations and costs $2.50/hour in the downtown area.
Consider the trolley system as an alternative.
FOR THE 2023 SEASON TROLLEYS ARE IN SERVICE FROM MAY 26 - SEPT. 3; SEPT. 15 FROM 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.; and SEPT. 16 FROM 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
TROLLEY PARKING
Park in one of our three free perimeter Trolley Lots and avoid driving in the congested downtown area of the Village.
Blue Lot: Off Route 28 just south of the Village of Cooperstown (traveling north from Oneonta, N.Y.)
Red Lot: Off Route 28 North (Glen Avenue) at Maple Street (traveling south on Route 28 from Route 20)
Yellow Lot: On Route 80 at upper parking lot of Fenimore Art Museum (traveling south on Route 80 from Route 20) Accessible parking is available in the Blue Lot and the Red Lot, and Village trolleys are ADA compliant and can accommodate mechanized and standard wheelchairs.
TROLLEY STOPS
The trolley will leave the Blue Lot at the south entrance to Cooperstown on the half hour and hour beginning at 8:30 a.m. The trolley will arrive at the Yellow Lot at approximately quarter past and quarter to the hour beginning at 8:45 a.m.
Blue Lot Chestnut St. at Elm St. (East)* Red Lot Main St. in Railroad District* Doubleday Field Baseball Hall of Fame Lake St. at Lakefront Park* Lake St. at Otesaga Hotel (North)* Fenimore Art Museum* Yellow Lot The Farmers’ Museum* Lake St. at Otesaga Hotel (South)* Chestnut St. at Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center* Chestnut St. at Elm St. (West)* Chestnut St. at Mohican Motel* Chestnut St. at Grove St.*
TROLLEY PASSES
NOTE: July 21-24, 2023, is Hall of Fame Weekend and an All-Day Pass will be available for $5 per person, payable by cash only, on the trolley. This pricing will also be in effect on Sept. 15 - 16, 2023. Please bring exact change.
During the remainder of the season: Daily Individual Pass: $2.50, children under 5 are free; Season Individual Pass: $20; Season Family Pass: $35; Season Student Pass: $10 (under 18 years old); Season Senior Citizen Pass: $15.
Daily passes are available from the trolley driver, cash only. Daily passes may also be purchased with a credit or debit card at convenient kiosks located in the trolley parking lots or in front of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. A convenience fee will be added. Season passes can be purchased by cash or check at the Village Office at 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the trolley please contact Leatherstocking Trolley at (607) 227-9497.
MUSEUMS FOR ALL PROGRAM
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is proud to participate in the Museums For All program. SNAP participants receive free admission (up to 4 adults). Museums for All aims to ensure that every family and child has access to a high-quality museum experience. Individuals participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can secure complimentary tickets by presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT/SNAP) card and a valid ID at the time of their visit.
ACCESSIBLITY
The Museum is accessible to wheelchair users and other visitors who may need to avoid stairs. An elevator is available with access to all floors.
ARE WHEELCHAIRS AVAILABLE?
Wheelchairs are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis. To borrow a wheelchair, let our Visitor Services staff know you will need one upon your arrival.
ARE SERVICE ANIMALS ALLOWED IN THE MUSEUM?
Service animals are allowed in the Museum.
IS HANDICAP PARKING AVAILABLE?
There is a limited number of handicap parking spaces directly in front of the Museum. If those spaces are occupied there are specially designated spots in the Doubleday Field parking lot.
HEARING IMPAIRED
The Hall of Fame features several audio components in several exhibits, including Viva Baseball, Ideals and Injustices and One for the Books.
VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Braille Museum Guides are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis. To borrow a Braille Museum Guide, let our Visitor Services staff know you will need one upon your arrival.
VISITING THE MUSEUM
IS WIFI AVAILABLE ON MAIN STREET AND IN THE MUSEUM?
Free WiFi is available on Main Street via the Cooperstown Free WiFi network. This service is powered by NYS Empire State Development and the Village of Cooperstown.
Free WiFi is also available inside the Museum via the BHOF Visitor network.
CAN I TAKE PICTURES AND VIDEO IN THE MUSEUM?
Flash photography and video recording is encouraged throughout the Museum. Feel free to text, tweet or access audio, video and more information on our website during your visit. For the best service, connect to our free Wi-Fi during your visit. Tag @baseballhall on Twitter and Instagram so we can see what you post. We may even share it.
CAN I LEAVE THE MUSEUM AND RETURN IN THE SAME DAY?
With a hand stamp you'll receive when you enter the Museum, you can come and go as frequently as you'd like on the day of your visit.
ARE FOOD AND DRINKS ALLOWED IN THE MUSEUM?
We do not allow food, chewing gum or drinks in the Museum. The only exception to this is water bottles that can be sealed. Drinking fountains are available on all floors.
DOES THE MUSEUM HAVE A COAT CHECK?
We have public space available on the first floor for coat, backpack and umbrella storage. Luggage or oversized backpacks are not allowed to be stored in the coat storage area.
ARE STROLLERS, WHEELCHAIRS AND MOBILITY SCOOTERS ALLOWED IN THE MUSEUM?
Strollers, wheelchairs and mobility scooters are permitted in the Museum. Wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. When you arrive, let our Visitor Services staff know you will need one.
LOST AND FOUND
If you have lost something in the Museum, ask Visitor Services to check the Museum's lost and found or call 607-547-7200.
Make Memories beyond our walls
Cooperstown means baseball. And golf. And sightseeing, shopping and dining. Hiking, biking and snowmobile trails. History and culture. And much, much more.
There’s nothing like seeing it in person
Whether you’ve been looking forward to it since childhood or are visiting on a whim, the Baseball Hall of Fame leaves an indelible impression on every visitor.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is a mesmerizing journey through the heart and soul of America's beloved sport...From the origins of the game to the modern era, this museum is an absolute must-visit for any baseball lover.
Amazing place! I'm not even a huge baseball fan but being in this place surrounded by the baseball faithful, history and mythology of America's pastime just filled me with so much energy and joy.
Baseball History, American History and You.
From the Civil War to Civil Rights and all points in between and beyond, the game of baseball supports and reflects many aspects of American life, from culture to economics and technological advances. It inspires movements, instills pride and even heals cities.
5 VALUABLE LESSONS YOU CAN LEARN AT THE HALL
Baseball can teach us a lot about life and American culture. With three floors of exhibits to explore, visitors can tap into lessons that extend beyond the diamond and even the textbook. At the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, every ball, bat and glove has a deeper meaning. Each artifact is expertly preserved and every exhibit is carefully crafted, waiting for the curious minds of diehard and casual fans to tell their tales.
THE ULTIMATE BUDDIES' GUIDE TO COOPERSTOWN
Sports. Golf. Craft Beverages. Fishing. If these are a few of your favorite things, text your friends and slot Cooperstown in as your next road trip. It's true that Cooperstown, New York, is off the beaten path. But that’s what makes it a classic destination for a getaway with your buddies.
Baseball History, American History and You.
From the Civil War to Civil Rights and all points in between and beyond, the game of baseball supports and reflects many aspects of American life, from culture to economics and technological advances. It inspires movements, instills pride and even heals cities.
5 VALUABLE LESSONS YOU CAN LEARN AT THE HALL
Baseball can teach us a lot about life and American culture. With three floors of exhibits to explore, visitors can tap into lessons that extend beyond the diamond and even the textbook. At the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, every ball, bat and glove has a deeper meaning. Each artifact is expertly preserved and every exhibit is carefully crafted, waiting for the curious minds of diehard and casual fans to tell their tales.
THE ULTIMATE BUDDIES' GUIDE TO COOPERSTOWN
Sports. Golf. Craft Beverages. Fishing. If these are a few of your favorite things, text your friends and slot Cooperstown in as your next road trip. It's true that Cooperstown, New York, is off the beaten path. But that’s what makes it a classic destination for a getaway with your buddies.