National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
25 Main St., Cooperstown, New York
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, is on every true American baseball fan’s checklist. Celebrating many top players, including greats such as Willie Mays, Rickey Henderson, Cal Ripken Jr., and Babe Ruth, the museum displays exhibits, artifacts, and photos, and tells the stories that shaped American baseball.
Baseball devotees will be in their element at The National Baseball Hall of Fame, thanks to its wealth of immersive exhibits, which includes everything from video footage of historical games to rare memorabilia. The wall of legends is one of the site’s most popular spots, showcasing some of the greats in the game. Learn about this popular American pastime, which dates back to 1846, as you explore at your own pace.
After buying a day ticket, you are allowed to leave the museum and return that same day—just make sure to get your hand stamped before heading out.
The museum is great for children: there are restrooms with changing tables, drinking fountains on every floor, and scavenger hunt sheets available for kids.
Wheelchairs are available for free.
Don’t miss The Souls of the Game: Voices of Black Baseball exhibit in the Yawkey Gallery.
Many visitors come to the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a day trip from other New York State cities, or stay overnight in Cooperstown. The museum is located at 25 Main Street in Downtown Cooperstown, so it’s easy to reach within the village’s central area.
If you’re looking to avoid crowds, then try to visit outside of the summer season—the museum is quietest during winter weekdays. If you do plan to go in the summer, keep in mind that the museum stays open late and evenings can be less busy.
For many, baseball and beer go hand in hand. There are plenty of breweries in Cooperstown—try heading down Main Street for a visit to Cooperstown Distillery Beverage Exchange. If you have a designated driver, a real treat is at Brewery Ommegang on County Highway 33, which offers Belgian-style beers in a farm setting.
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