@Gary Selfridge, good question, and yes, they're in their original location, and they've influenced lots of other attractions to be built around and near it, the biggest being "Dreams Park", where they host an annual little league baseball world series, plus a whole lot of other events...😎👍🏻
It's best to buy tickets in advance. But also depending on if you are doing a multiple day or family trip consider a membership. It could save you money and give you an excuse to go back.
You can purchase tickets ahead time. With their current covid protocols you will have to choose a specific half hour window when you want to come. Once you are in you can stay for as long as you want. Regarding booking now for August, I don't think they do reservations so far in advance
I was wondering, if you send a request for a autograph picture of someone in the Hall of Fame, are the request's sent to the actual person ? Or ,are the person sent a pre stamped autographed picture.
William Lunner | Sep 17, 2020
Jessica Cayer | Sep 17, 2020
This is a great question to ask them directly! https://baseballhall.org/about-the-hall/contact
Can I ask that Harry C. Geisel, an American League umpire until 1946 and umpired several World Series and All Star games be considered by the Hall of Fame? If so how?
Paul Page | Sep 18, 2019
Duane Groff | Sep 18, 2019
Yes you can, contact the HoF and submit a suggestion through the Veterans Committee. You need to show his credentials versus those members already enshrined in Cooperstown.
I have a ball glove that I received around 1950, it is embossed by Enos Slaughter, I have been thinking about donating this glove to Cooperstown, or is this glove pretty common? I used this glove alot when I was a kid growing up.
Terry Hughes | Sep 18, 2019
Duane Groff | Sep 18, 2019
It is a nice glove full of good personal memories. Unfortunately it is not something rare or unique, keep it as a piece of joy from your youth, and teach your grandkids and their children what the glove meant to you. Be a Hall of Fame to them.
Not a train service. They do have a trolley service. There is a "park and ride" located south of town. The trolley leaves the park and ride every 20 min, it's $2/per person.
If you've seen it a long time ago ir nit at all then definitely go. They do rotate some exhibitions. Also check out the library of actual historical broadcasts of games past. There's so much more also in this beautiful region and if you like craft beer, spirits, cider and wine, well, you won't be disappointed
There are a few options. You could take a plane into Albany NY 1.5 hrs away or New York City JFK/LaGuardia airports 3.5 hrs. From NYC you might find a bus to the area or you could rent a car from either locations. I don't know if there are bus trips straight into Cooperstown but they do have them in to Oneonta (20 min away) and worst case you could get a cab into Cooperstown. I hope this helps a little. If you have more questions let me know. Cooperstown is a small town in farm country. Martins you will have to be more specific about what you are asking.
We are looking for someone to appraise a collection of recorded albums of the 1946 world series which was given to otis clark when the radio station closed. He played in the series.
Correct, only on streen parking, and you have to maintain paying at spots every 2hrs....
There is a trolly system that only costs $2 per person to park offsite and it runs back and forth every half hour!
Totally worth it!!
Great place. Visit before summer time hits can be very crowded I went a month ago I was in there with 3 other people had the place to our selfs. They had to throw me out at 5pm.
Do mid week avoid weekends if you can.
Jim
We stayed at a Best Western outside of town. It was about $220 for two nights, after taxes.
It was a beautiful drive in late fall, but I could see traffic being a problem in the spring and summer.
I don't think the hall of fame is quite the place to ask, but a quick Google search will give you your answer.
1909 T206 Honus Wagner. Price: $3.12 million.
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle. Price: $2.88 million.
According to stadiumtalk.com as of Nov 2020
Hi Mike! Admission to the Induction Ceremony is free and open to the public. More info can be found here: https://baseballhall.org/visit/hall-of-fame-weekend
Hi Ron! A list of 2020 Hall of Fame candidates can be found here: https://baseballhall.org/discover/2020-hall-of-fame-bbwaa-ballot
Is there a Negro league wing
Jeff Philips | Sep 17, 2020
Craig Muder | Sep 17, 2020
Hi Jeff! More than 30 Negro Leaguers have been elected to the Hall of Fame and they are full Hall of Famers, just like any other electee. There is no separate "Negro League wing".
Not sure if Cooperstown responds in an official capacity on here. Might try to call them or email. Place is baseball heaven if you have a chance to visit!
It really depends on your intentions with it. If you plan to look at and read everything as you make your way through it then it going to take the entire day maybe a couple. If you want to just look through things and read stuff things here and there. Then it will take probably about 3 to 4 hours. If you only want to look at your favorite team stuff and not a lot of other things then probably an hour and a half. Hope this helps. Its definitely bigger and has a lot more stuff inside than it looks from the outside.
Sorry don't know the details of the different memberships but the HOF membership department can give you all the info, they are quite helpful. You'll have fun at the hall !
I'm sure he'll eventually get in, but not while he is living. He has made a mockery about being banned with the commercials, and the way he signs autos,saying "I'm sorry I bet on baseball" as an inscription. Joe Jackson should go in before he does, imo.
They don't provide wheelchairs, but if you have a wheelchair than you can wheel them around to every place in the building
do u have to order wheel chairs before u arrive
A Google User | Sep 18, 2019
Manuel Echevarria | Sep 18, 2019
No, at this time.
do u have motorized carts for handicap
A Google User | Sep 18, 2019
Neil Maruca | Sep 18, 2019
I'm pretty sure no to motorized, here is the applicable section:. "WHEELCHAIRS
The Museum is accessible to wheelchair users and other visitors who may need to avoid stairs. An elevator is available with access to all floors. Wheelchairs are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis. To borrow a wheelchair, let our Visitor Services staff know you will need one upon your arrival."
From the 3 times I have attended HoF induction weekends, Cooperstown is "jammed". All hotels are booked a year in advance. You may find a hotel as far away as Albany. Restaurants in C'town are packed. Traffic is crazy ! Parking? Forget it
Mickey Mantle, Harley-Davidson David Mantle dedicated to museum?
Cheryl Anstey | Sep 18, 2019
bayebaa (Cheryl) | Sep 18, 2019
You can call their archives department to find out
who is playing in the hall of fame game and when is it?
Bill Tweedy | Sep 18, 2019
Mitch Gill | Sep 18, 2019
Hall of Fame game is for football in August. This was MLB HOF
I am a longtime 18 year vintage baseball collector primarily items from 1930 back to the Civil War. I recently found a baseball bat...(my passion)...Center logo reads L & B surrounded by 4 crossed bats forming a diamond. Can you help?
tony gianti | Sep 18, 2019
bayebaa (Cheryl) | Sep 18, 2019
I would try contacting them. They have a great research library dept that field calls. Check their website for contact info. Good luck
The National Baseball Hall of Fame is very interesting for all those who love Baseball and Cooperstown is a very beautiful town, with typical houses, many shops and many places to eat and drink.
We were there on a Sunday afternoon in late June and there was a game taking place between two teams of 16 year olds. Using wooden bats too. So, my guess is that there will be some kind of game being played
On street parking. Cooperstown is small-town America with a little main street and some side streets.
You may be able to park at the baseball field and walk. It's not far.
Yes it is at Clark Field about a mile from the Hall of Fame. It cost money to get into the Hall of Fame to see all of the exibits, but The Inductions are NOT held there
Unless you're going at a peak time, such as a summer weekend early in the day, the lines aren't especially long, and so you won't save much time if any with the advance purchase. Allow 4 to 5 hours to see the whole museum. The new 14 minute movie is terrific and well worth the time, a retrospective from some of the best all time players, what baseball meant to them. Don't miss heading back to the research library area behind the hall of fame display on a curving up-ramp on the right. There is a sportscasting display, very interesting, that can't be reached from the main museum floors, only via that ramp.
Many people fly (and players during HOF Induction weekend) into Albany and Drive south on I88. But if you need a larger airport Syracuse would be the closest one.
Lisette, there are a couple of options. It is just over a 4 hour drive from your location. Another option would be to look for a bus trip to the HOF. If you can't find a bus trip set to go right to Cooperstown if there are no direct busses you can catch one to Oneonta and catch a cab ride the rest of the way which is a 30 min ride.
What are the prvileges of. A Hall of fame inductee?
Negro To | Sep 18, 2018
Stephen Hailey | Sep 18, 2018
To have their name and face etched on a plaque forever for every baseball fan in the future to see. Also to be able to play in the Hall of Fame game every year should they choose in Cooperstown New York. I don't think anyone will consider these privileges though. Theae are things they have earned he right to due to years of a lot of hard work and sacrifice. Due to exemplifyimg abilities beyond their peers.
Depends. If you want to read every plaque and bask in every image I imagine you could stretch out two days.
I think the average person will get through the museum in a few hours (I've been twice with different groups and each group finished in about 3 hours) and the actual Hall in about 20-45 minutes. The museum really isn't that big (2.5 floors...I would liken it to the Gugenhiem in size) and several sections are really only catering to a certain fandom (there's a section for the current year's world series winner and a section of lockers for each team with various artifacts).
Again, it depends on the group and how you do museums. I would suggest discussing with the group how they like to do museums before getting there.
Museum Members Free
Adults (13-64) $23.00
Seniors (65+) $15.00
Children (7-12) $12.00
Veterans $12.00
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Children (6 and under