THE MUSEUM

Once inside the Museum, your cherished memories will come flooding back – whether you are 10 years old or 70 years old, a casual fan or a fanatic.

EXPLORE OUR EXHIBITS

Across our three floors of exhibit space, you will experience baseball history through artifacts on display, which showcase the important moments on the field as well as the game's monumental impact on our society. 

ONLINE EXHIBITS

Explore baseball history from the comfort of your home. 

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History of the Museum

Cooperstown has become a synonym for “baseball” – thanks to a story about a Civil War general and the country’s love for a timeless game.

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.

DIGITAL COLLECTIONS

The Museum has a vast digital collection that fans and researchers around the globe can explore. Highlights include Oral Histories, Museum Objects, Negro Leagues, Women in Baseball and Hall of Famer collections.

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. 

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.

DIGITAL COLLECTIONS

The Museum has a vast digital collection that fans and researchers around the globe can explore. Highlights include Oral Histories, Museum Objects, Negro Leagues, Women in Baseball and Hall of Famer collections.

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.