A must go to if you love baseball. The museum will take you a min of 2.5 hrs, there are 3 floors you start at the top and work your way down. There is an elevator. Museum goes over every aspect of baseball from the beginning of it all. There is also a section for the female baseball players. The town is surrounded by apple orchards and makes for a beautiful drive.

I don't watch sports like I used to and even when I did, I watched football and basketball more than baseball. Moreover, I grew up outside the US and so didn't grow up with the baseball culture. But even as a relative novice, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The museum does a great job presenting the history, and showcasing all the significant players and events. I came away with a much better understanding of the game, being able to place names and people in the overall timeline and a fuller appreciation for all the accomplishments. Well worth the drive from NYC.

Watch the video in the theater. If you have love of baseball, family, history, or a heart you'll be moved. Take 2 to 3 hours and you can see the whole museum portion without rushing. Take more if you're someone who wants to read everything. The Hall itself is cool for a baseball nerd, but not the main reason to come. Cooperstown is place you can spend a whole weekend alone or with your family.

Cool museum crowded with baseball memorabilia. Has a movie theater with a documentary celebrating its achievements and the heroicism of the game. Anyone between 13 and 64 is considered adult and pays $28.00. Kids over 7 pay $17. There are photobooths where your image is put on baseball cards, and you can email it to yourself. Not all of them worked. Somebody handed the kids a small pack of baseball cards, which was quite appreciated. Going to the large gift store with the kids is going to be expensive no matter what you think. I wish there was an option to come the next day as the museum was fairly large and hard for the children to enjoy in one go.

The Hall of Fame is the keystone that completes an awesome little town. Even those that don't like baseball will enjoy the HOF. We have been there many times and the changing displays and movie updates make each visit unique. This was the first time visiting in the winter and the lack of crowds and quietness was a whole new aspect.

Even though my visit here was a few years ago, I wanted to share my experience. I have always been and still am a VERY HUGE FAN OF BASEBALL!! I enjoyed the entire visit and wish I would have had more time and could have spent the entire day. Anyone that loves the game, I recommend going. My Dad was born in 1915 and we always watched the game together and he would tell me about the old guys. Even though I was not born until 1968, I fell in love with hearing tales of Ty Cobb. I even named my Great Pyrenees after him.

A great museum to learn all about our national pastimes' esteemed, famous and infamous heroes. DH's dream come true of a location that has been on his bucket list since he was a kid. So many exhibits to view, packed with enough information and statistics to entertain the biggest baseball aficionado. A special thank you for the focus on the baseball gals during WWII and the original Negro ball clubs before inclusion, very special and informative exhibits. Thank you for a great visit NBHOF!

My husband LOVES baseball so we had to visit while nearby on a work trip! We spent 3.5 hours inside and I think he could have spent even more time! They had excellent displays, photos, videos, etc… definitely recommend!

An incredible place of American history, way more than just a history of baseball. It turned out that my experience was about the memory of my father, my husband, and all the summer night moments of watching the game on TV.... I think this is probably not unique to me. What looks small from outside is actually a pretty big museum. I needed good 3 hours or more, to fully appreciate this place. I'm not a super crazy baseball fan, but it meant so much to me to visit this place, to my surprise. Absolutely a must go place. It was so wonderful to get in touch with our past, particularly after COVID, to remind myself those American heros who have been sustaining our culture throughout the history.

I am 73 years old. I have loved Baseball since I was 8 years old. I have dreamed of visiting the Hall Of Fame since I was a child. Today, that dream came true! My son brought me on a road trip from Houston, Texas to Cooperstown, New York to make my childhood dream come true! Today, I got to see the exhibits of the Baseball players I grew up watching: Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Yogi Berra, the list goes on and on. I got to see the exhibits of the players I idolized but never got to see play; Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Walter Johnson, Cy Young, the list is endless!! I was at and in the Baseball Hall Of Fame!! I enjoyed this day as much as I have ever enjoyed any day of my life. I was a kid again, if only for a few hours. I WAS AT THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME!! It was all I could do to hold back my tears of joy! The HOF is beautiful! Cooperstown, New York is beautiful! The folks at the Hall are simply awesome. They are knowledgeable, friendly, polite, and helpful to a fault! They made my childhood dream come true an even better experience! This has been such a fantastic and awesome experience, it is difficult to put into words. I am already hoping to be able to come back to Cooperstown to visit the Hall AND the village again......very soon!

An absolute must see for the true baseball fan! This is been on my bucket list since I was a little boy and coming here made me feel like a kid again. They do such a good job of making all the visitors feel comfortable and excited for being there. You start off the tour with a 15 minute movie which gives you chills about the history of the game and where it's come from. Really well made. From there you're free to walk about the three floors and see the various artifacts that have been left over from the players over the years. Allow yourself some time to stop and read as you really learn a lot. I wish I had more time. Highly highly recommend for the true baseball fan.

Really loved our experience here! From the friendly staff to the well laid out exhibits. A definite recommendation for fans of every level. A good bet for American history fans as well. We were there in February, so not crowded at all. We imagined in the summer the place would be wall to wall, so take that into account when planning your visit.

Had a great time. There were so many interesting, interactive, and thoughtful exhibits. Went during the off-season and it was great, not crowded whatsoever so we were able to take time to view things without being rushed. The short film was excellent, very moving for baseball lovers.

The hall is located in a pleasant and lovely little town with a beautiful lake nearby and is a must for baseball fans. Museum offers Lots of history to learn, features a really great short film, interactive exhibits. We had a great time. It was nice to see all the families with kids, little leaguers on year end field trips.

If you are a baseball fan or you are not a baseball fan this museum Is pretty cool. The stories the artifacts are a great capture. Takes you back to when the game was invented and through the lives of the great players through the years. Our boys loved it! What a great experience! Must go if you are in coopstown

Cooperstown & The Baseball Hall of Fame is a MUST SEE!! As I described it to my Bestie who Loves the game(I'm not a particular huge fan)⤵️ "For someone who doesn't like the sport Its pretty incredible to learn our history through the progression of one sport. It's Wild!!" If you're nearby, PLEASE don't let this one slip through the travel cracks!! SO GOOD!! ⚾🧢❤️⚾🧢❤️⚾🧢❤️

Had an awesome experience. They have a discount for veterans and free for active duty and military. Plenty of staff around to ask directions or questions from. Lots of exhibits and brings internet and excitement for all ages no matter what years you have been actively watching the game. Just loved the place.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum in Cooperstown, NY, is a mesmerizing journey through the heart and soul of America's beloved sport. With meticulously curated exhibits and a vast collection of memorabilia, it offers an awe-inspiring experience for fans and enthusiasts alike. 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 pass time just filled me with so much energy and joy. Anyone interested in American popular history has to visit this Mecca in Cooperstown. Definitely recommend for anyone even vaguely interested in baseball or American popular history!

As a lightweight baseball fan, and a retired non-athletic woman who only ineptly has played ball, I expected to amble through the museum in a just a couple of hours, but there was so much fun stuff to read, and so many visiting baseball fans to interact with as we took in the exhibits, that I was there five hours. The history - early baseball, clubs, standardizing the rules, negro leagues, women's baseball, and wonderful stories of all sorts of people who played and/or enriched the game - it was just wonderful. Don't miss the introductory film. The hall of fame plaques are career vignettes of the players. Just overwhelming and very cool. Loved the statue (in with the hall of fame plaques area) of Ted Williams and the notes about it. There are areas that focus on key contributors - Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Connie Mack, Ken Griffey, Ichiro, etc. - and areas that focus on groups of contributors - Latin Americans, Negro Leagues, etc. And there are interactive opportunities. Many. Including the opportunity to take your photo and be emailed baseball cards of yourself and the team you select. Fun for all. Highly recommend IF you have any interest at all in baseball. I noticed families, couples, and groups of just women and just men. Everyone seemed to be having a good time.

This was an amazing place, at times feeling like sacred ground for the sport. Overall we were impressed and happy we made the stop on our way home to Oh. There are 3 floors and you should watch the movie first to really get in the right frame of mind. I was expecting the women’s leagues exhibit to be larger from watching A League of their Own. But there was just so much to remember from years past and I found myself wondering what these players were doing in retirement. It’s well worth the trip and Cooperstown itself is an amazing American town set on a lake perfect fort a picnic lunch and then some ice cream.

Wonderful museum so much to see! Three floors full of baseball history. We attended this visit with our baseball team, and all the boys and parents had an amazing time. ⚾️📍

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! If you love baseball, you MUST find a way to visit one day. And if you are a sentimental person like I am, prepare to get choked up more than once during your tour... 😢

I highly recommend visiting here once or twice in your lifetime. There are 3 floors with stairs and an elevator. Bathrooms are very clean on the premises. There is a museum store too. If you leave the museum, make sure that you get a stamp on your hand so you can return the same day.

The Hall of Fame was exactly what I hoped it would be and didn't disappoint. Great exhibits from the birth of the game to the present. Seating scattered about the exhibits made it easy to rest when needed. We came during an off time so found easy parking and no crowd. The hall with the plaques of inductees felt like being in the church of baseball. If you only go to one HoF go to this one.

I am not a huge baseball but I do enjoy the game overall. The museum has some great displays covering all teams and the history of baseball. The town of Cooperstown is a cute quaint town that is worth spending some time in. Overall I was happy with my visit.

We had a great time. I'm not that much of a baseball fan but it was fantastic being immersed in such nostalgia and history. If you're visiting Cooperstown the National Baseball Hall of Fame is a must-see. I visited on the off-season and it was still quite crowded. I can't image how popular this place and town is in the Spring and Summer.

took my 2 boys had a great time started with the short film and moved through. the scavenger hunt was great for the kids. we stopped at the book store and was surprised with a scavenger hunt prize!.

The holy ground for baseball players and fans. A beautiful museum that shows the history of American baseball. Lots to see and guides are very knowledgeable. A must visit. There is limited parking at the museum so ride the trolley that is less than a mile from town. We rode the yellow trolley that picks up riders at 5838 NY-80, Cooperstown, NY or you can ride the red trolley at its parking lot on Rte 28. Check the website. Parking and trolley ride are free.

Wonderful museum full of really unique memorabilia that is displayed well, a great movie on the history of the game and, of course, the Hall of Fame. Highly recommend a stop if you’re in Cooperstown. Plan how long you’ll need based on your interest in baseball - it would take quite a while to see and read it all and I wished we had a bit more time!

A must for any baseball fan (or not). They have a scavenger hunt we did. My wife isn't huge into baseball and the hunt was able to get both us to really make sure we saw all the nooks of the museum. Lots of great memorabilia and fun / interesting baseball facts.