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National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum

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As the hallowed home of America's pastime, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum highlights the Cooperstown experience, as every fan's 'Field of Dreams.' An independent, nonprofit educational institution, the Hall of Fame and Museum fosters a deep appreciation of baseball and its place in history through interactive exhibits and special events. Visit year-round and experience the magic of Cooperstown.

Discover the Hall of Fame's Exhibits

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's crowning jewel is the Plaque Gallery, where visitors will discover all 346 Hall of Fame members' bronze plaques honoring their achievements. Across 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. There's plenty to explore, including:

•The Souls of the Game: Voices of Black Baseball, the Museum’s newest exhibit, includes stories of early Black baseball, the Negro Leagues era, the complexities of reintegration, Jackie Robinson, post-reintegration progress and retrogress, and calls for change in today’s game while celebrating the newest superstars of the era

•Generations of the Game, a 16-minute film shown exclusively at the Museum

•Diamond Dreams: Women in Baseball, 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.

•Shoebox Treasures, the Hall’s newest exhibit dedicated to telling the history of baseball cards

•Whole New Ballgame, an interactive exhibit that re-imagines baseball history from 1970 to today

•One for the Books, a comprehensive look at baseball's records and the stories behind them

•Autumn Glory, features postseason artifacts and stories dating back to the first modern World Series in 1903 up through the most recent season

• Viva Baseball!, this bilingual exhibit features nearly 150 artifacts and a multimedia presentation that highlights the passion of the Latin love affair with baseball.

The Hall of Fame in Cooperstown honors the players, managers, executives and umpires who have achieved excellence in the sport. The figures immortalized here inspired generations. Pioneers and builders of dynasties. They left their mark, brought fans together, and made dreams come true. And they all capped their careers with the greatest play of all. They made it to Cooperstown.

Baseball's History is Everywhere in Cooperstown thinking of visiting Cooperstown for a baseball-themed trip? Many Cooperstown hotels are just a short drive or mere steps away from the Hall of Fame, a must-see Cooperstown attraction – but baseball really can be found everywhere in America's hometown. From exploring Doubleday Field, where it was once believed that baseball was invented, to visiting downtown's quaint restaurants, get your baseball fix in Cooperstown.

Take a fly-through tour of the Museum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN_GKx0rBqg

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  • Blind/Low Vision Accommodations:
  • Signage: Yes
  • Elevator with Braille or Raised Print Buttons: Yes
  • Staff Orientation to Venue: Yes
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  • Closed-Captioned Films/Videos: Yes
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  • Accessible Car Parking Onsite: Yes
  • Assistive Equipment: Yes
  • Disability Discount: Yes
  • Service Animal Relief: Yes
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  • Accessible Bathroom: Yes
  • Accessible Entrance: Yes
  • Accessible Route: Yes
  • Low Service Counter or Window: Yes
  • Accessible Elevator: Yes
  • Seating/Bench: Yes
  • Accessible Seating - Auditorium/Theater: Yes
Events

Hall of Fame Induction Weekend 2024

Central New York, Cooperstown

Jul 19, 2024 - Jul 22, 2024

National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum

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