National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Cooperstown, NY
A museum on Main Street in a lakeside village, with plaques of the game's greats and halls of bats, jerseys and ballpark memorabilia. Even non-fans enjoy the small-town setting; arrive early in summer when the streets fill up.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum stands on Main Street in Cooperstown and opened on June 12, 1939. Its founder was Stephen C. Clark. The choice of location goes back to the legend, since debunked by historians, that Abner Doubleday invented baseball here in the 1830s. The museum holds more than 40,000 three-dimensional objects, over 250,000 photographs and more than three million documents in its research center. Its best-known area is the Plaque Gallery, with plaques honoring every inductee.
Allow several hours for your visit, even if you are not a fan. In summer, come early, because crowds fill the museum and the village center.
- Nearest town
- Cooperstown, NY
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.7006, -74.9235
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Nearby
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FAQs
Where is National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum?
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is in Cooperstown, NY, at GPS 42.7006, -74.9235. It is about 49 mi from Hunter.
Can you camp near National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Cooperstown Shadow Brook Campground, about 9 mi away; within 25 mi there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum?
Places worth a stop nearby: Howe Caverns (27 mi), Kaaterskill Falls (56 mi), North-South Lake (57 mi) and Olana State Historic Site (65 mi).
When is the best time to visit National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)