On Tuesday 9 March 2010 a book was published titled:
The Baseball Fan’s Bucket List: 162 Things You Must Do, See, Get, and Experience Before You Die, by Robert Santelli and Jenna Santelli. The book’s table of contents lists all 162 items per the authors’ ranking. I have taken that list and organized it into twelve categories, which I find easier to consider when dealing with the list. I will be presenting each category alphabetically over the course of the 2011 baseball season. The number to the left of each item is its position on the Santellis’ list. Today’s category number seven out of twelve is:
MUSEUMS
2 Visit The National Baseball Hall Of Fame And Museum The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is an independent, non-profit educational institution dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the historical development of baseball and its impact on our culture by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting its collections for a global audience as well as honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to our national pastime.25 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326, Phone: 1-888-HALL-OF-FAME | Fax: 607-547-2044
Open daily, year-round, closed only Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Summer hours, 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., Memorial Day Weekend through the day before Labor Day
11 Visit The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Founded in 1990, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) is a privately funded, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rich history of African-American Baseball. Experience a tour of multi-media displays, museum store, hundreds of photographs, & artifacts dating from the late 1800s through the 1960s. The NLBM opened its permanent 10,000 square foot facility in 1997 sharing the new 18th & Vine museum complex with the American Jazz Museum.1616 East 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108, (816) 221-1920, (888) 221-NLBM, (816) 221-8424 fax
Exhibit Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am–6:00 p.m., Sunday NOON–6:00 p.m., Closed Monday
34 Tour The Louisville Slugger Museum And Factory It takes a special place to craft the Official Bat of Major League Baseball. Since 1884, Louisville Slugger has put prime lumber in the hands of the greatest players of the game. A visit to the museum shows you how the sport has changed a bit between then and now, but the "crack of the bat" remains one of the sporting world's most thrilling moments.800 West Main St., Louisville, KY 40202, 1-877-7-SLUGGER (877-775-8443)
2011 Hours: Monday through Saturday 9:00-5:00 ET Sunday Noon-5:00 ET, Open Until 6:00 pm July 1 through August 14, Closed New Year’s Day, Saturday January 1, 2011; Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 24, 2011; Christmas Day, Sunday December 25, 2011; New Year’s Day Sunday January 1, 2012
45 Visit The Legends Of The Game Museum The Legends of the Game Museum has closed. Please check back soon for more information and click here for information on hosting events at Rangers Ballpark. 49 Visit The Cincinnati Reds Hall Of Fame And Museum Our core purpose is to record, preserve and promote the rich history and traditions of the Cincinnati Reds, honor on-field accomplishments and achievements, and create an everlasting memorial to baseball and the Cincinnati Reds. We also maintain a first-class facility where, through various dramatic educational exhibits, exciting initiatives, and special events, we ensure that noteworthy contributions to the Reds are properly recognized while inspiring and empowering new generations to achieve and perform to their highest potential. The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum is a 16,000 sq. ft. facility with exhibit galleries located on two floors. Please allow at least 45-60 minutes for your self-guided tour. 100 Joe Nuxhall, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Call the Reds: 513-765-7000
Non-Game Days Sunday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Game Days Sunday - Saturday (day game) 10 a.m. until two hours after the end of the game for all afternoon games, Sunday - Saturday (night game) 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. for all night games
61 Visit The Yogi Berra Museum And Learning Center Our Mission is to preserve and promote the values of respect, sportsmanship, social justice and excellence through inclusive, culturally diverse, sports-based educational programs and exhibits.On the campus of Montclair State University. 8 Quarry Road, Little Falls, NJ 07424,
View DirectionsOffice: 973.655.2378 Fax: 973.655.6894. The Museum is available 7 days a week for school programs, group tours, corporate meetings, events and private parties. Museum Hours: We are open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, Noon to 5:00 p.m. We are closed on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve.
71 Visit The Babe Ruth Birthplace And Museum The Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation, Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to perpetuating the historic legacy of Babe Ruth, Baltimore's Orioles and Colts, and local and regional sports at the amateur, collegiate and professional levels, by preserving, exhibiting, interpreting and augmenting its collection for a diverse audience.216 Emory Street, Baltimore, Maryland, three blocks west of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Just follow the 60 baseballs painted on the sidewalk from the stadium to the Museum.
Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum Every Day: 10:00am to 5:00pm **
Babe Ruth Birthplace Gift Shop Every Day: 10:00am to 5:00pm **
** 7:00PM on Orioles home game days (Monday thru Saturday); Sunday game days 5:00PM
Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Call 410-727-1539, or check website for weather-related closures.
97 Visit The Bob Feller Museum In 1990 a committee was formed in Van Meter, Iowa for the purpose of establishing a museum honoring Van Meter native Bob Feller. The museum collection includes artifacts from Bob Feller’s childhood through his baseball career and his military service during World War II.310 Mill Street, P.O. Box 95, Van Meter, Iowa 50261, (515) 996-2806, Email: info@bobfellermuseum.org
Hours: Closed Monday, Open Tuesday - Sat, 10am - 3pm, Sunday: Noon - 4pm
100 Visit The Ty Cobb Museum The mission of the Ty Cobb Museum is to foster education and understanding to the broadest possible audience of the greatest baseball hitter of all time, Tyrus Raymond Cobb. This is done by collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting artifacts related to Cobb for a local, regional, and national audience. The museum provides art and memorabilia, film, video, books and historical archives allowing the legendary "Georgia Peach" to live on.461 Cook Street, Royston, GA 30662-3903, Tel: (706) 245-1825 Fax: (706) 245-1831
The Ty Cobb Museum is open throughout the year. We are closed on Labor Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
Monday - Friday: 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Saturday: 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m
*This schedule may be modified based on special event scheduling, group schedules, and other unscheduled events. Out of town visitors are encouraged to call the museum prior to visiting to ensure the Museum is open during your visit (706) 245-1825.
115 Visit The Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum And Hall Of FameThe Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum & Hall of Fame (BMHF) is an education and entertainment venue, which features more than 600 Braves artifacts and photographs that trace the team's history from its beginnings in Boston (1871-1952) to Milwaukee (1953-65) to Atlanta (1966-present). It is located on the northwest side of Turner Field at Aisle 134.755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta, GA 30315
Hours of Operation Baseball Season (April - September) Monday - Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday 1-3 p.m. Tours are not available on days when the Braves have afternoon home games.
Off-Season (October - March) Monday - Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Closed: MLK Day, Thanksgiving Day, December 23-January 2 The museum opens two and a half hours before each game and closes in the middle of the seventh inning. Tours start at the top of each hour and last approximately one hour. No reservations are necessary for individuals or groups of less than 20 people. Tickets can be purchased the day of your tour at the main ticket window. Free parking is available in the Green Lot.
130 Take In A Local Museum Baseball ExhibitMichigan Historical Museum – “Old Ball Game” – Thursday 30 June 2011 to Friday 16 September 2011
Renfrew Museum – Baseball Exhibit – April 2011 to August 2011
The Eliot Museum – Baseball Exhibit – Permanent
153 Visit The Canadian Baseball Hall Of Fame And MuseumVISION: A culture which champions education, respect, diversity and healthy lifestyles across generations. MISSION: By honouring, preserving, fostering and sharing Canada’s living history of baseball, we teach life lessons exemplified by the game.PO Box 1838, 140 Queen St. (Office), 386 Church St. S. (Museum) St. Marys, ON N4X 1C2
Phone: 519-284-1838, Toll-free: 877-250-2255, Fax: 519-284-1234
October 10, 2010 -May 6, 2011, open for pre-booked tours only through our office. Call 519-284-1838 or email
SCOTTMay 2011 (weekends only-starting May 7), Saturday 10:30-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm
June 2011 through October 9th 2011, open daily 10:30-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm
158 Visit The Sports Museum Of Los AngelesWelcome to the Sports Museum of Los Angeles (SMLA), the largest known private collection of iconic sports artifacts, collectibles and memorabilia in the United States. The 32,000 square foot museum houses more than 10,000 items and is valued in the millions of dollars. SMLA’s collection captures the signature moments of the greatest sports stars and teams of the distant and recent past. The museum brings history to life by providing visitors an opportunity to view antiquities and relics, including photographs and uniforms from the early days that trace the evolution of national and international sports.The museum will be closed to the general public until the Summer of 2009.
Sports Museum of Los Angeles is available for viewing by private functions and tours.
Please inquire at 888.540.8223
1900 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Images:
Left: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum from the website facebook.com
Center: Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory from the website sluggermuseum.org
Right: Negro Leagues Baseball Museum from the website nlbm.com
