National Ballpark Museum
National Ballpark Museum
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MichaelLong1963
Colorado Springs, CO340 contributions
Nov 2019
We stopped here after seeing it on our way to a Rockies game at Coors Field and glad we did. It's not big but it has a lot to see & enjoy. It cost $10 per adult and $5 for seniors and active duty military get in for free. It's located right along Blake Street so it's real close to Coors Field.
It starts off with the old turnstile you walk through from first professional ballpark. Some of the exhibits include items from 14 different old time ballparks including Fenway & Wrigley Field. This museum is rated one of the top private collections in the country so it's a great opportunity to see history up close.
We went here before the virus so I hope the museum will be able to open back up soon.
It starts off with the old turnstile you walk through from first professional ballpark. Some of the exhibits include items from 14 different old time ballparks including Fenway & Wrigley Field. This museum is rated one of the top private collections in the country so it's a great opportunity to see history up close.
We went here before the virus so I hope the museum will be able to open back up soon.
Written October 17, 2020
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Suzanne D
New Orleans, LA13 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We stumbled upon this little gem near Coors Field on a Thursday in March. The owner gave us a personal tour. He’s simply a passionate baseball fan and memorabilia collector who has made his collection public. The museum contains items that highlight the original 14 classic ballparks and includes old turn styles and ticket stubs, even a copy of Babe Ruth’s 1932 tax return! Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Denver and you love baseball.
Written March 3, 2023
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datbiz0
Cordova, TN7 contributions
Apr 2022
I love baseball. So walking into this museum was like entering the mind of a kindred spirit. The total space is small, but is packed with genuine memorabilia from various historic baseball parks around the U.S. It also features photos and facts about some well-known favorite players such as Mickey Mantle and Babe Ruth. The staff obviously love being there, as they will knowledgeably talk your ear off about baseball, while also listening to your memories. If you are ever in Denver with a free hour or two, be sure to stop here. You'll be glad you did.
Written April 3, 2022
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We too enjoyed sharing your/our stories. That is what make the visitors so great, your memories are the fabric of the museum! Come again and thank you for the positive thoughts.
Written April 4, 2022
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Dena M
Lake Charles, United States7 contributions
Apr 2022
This was an amazing little place tucked into a building right around the corner from Coors Field. I can't imagine our visit to Denver and a Rockies game would've been the same if we had NOT visited this place! LOTS of cool history on ALL MLB teams (like sections for each team). It's not huge, so you can do an under-an-hour tour to just see the highlights or you can really get into ALL of the historical details and spend hours in there! Staff member at front desk was friendly and informative (seemed like a manager or owner, definitely loved his job!). CHECK THIS OUT!
Written April 21, 2022
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What a treat it is to share the history of the old ballparks and baseball history. Our volunteers and owner Bruce Hellerstein spend much time researching any new information the visitors share with us. Their donations make it possible to continue talking about this love of America's favorite pass time!! Thank you!!
Written April 21, 2022
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Kevin S
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Jul 2021
Being 65 years old and a lifetime baseball fan, so many of the artifacts in the museum brought back memories of reading, seeing pictures of, and imagining what those ballparks were like! So many of them were gone by the time the era of most games being televised came about. You’d see pictures of them in newspapers and magazines…but that was about it back then. How they acquired the variety of artifacts from the ballparks is amazing. It had to have been a very time-consuming and expensive journey for the museum owner! What made the visit even better were the explanations and background information that are a part of every exhibit. If you’re a baseball history fan, you could spend the entire day there. If you’re not a huge fan, I’d be surprised if you still couldn’t spend an hour or two and find it very worthwhile. What a place to visit! And the admission price is more than reasonable! I’ve been to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and it was fantastic. I’d say the same for the National Ballpark Museum.
Written August 7, 2021
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We are flattered to be mentioned in the same breath as the Baseball Hall of Fame. We both are passionate
about baseball history! Our collection continues to grow so please come again when it is possible
Raelee
Written August 22, 2021
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rcodeman49
Jackson, MS29 contributions
Sep 2021
Great place to learn some baseball history. Staff was great and very informative. I really enjoyed all the stories to go along with some of the pieces. Anybody who is a baseball fan or historian can check out this hidden treasure in Denver. Baseball more than any other sport is full of history and lore and this museum does a good job in looking WAY back on the stadiums across baseball. They even have some fun minor league memorabilia.
Written September 28, 2021
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Looking WAY back is also fun for us, as we find and listen to stories from the visitors that are
priceless! Every once in a while a visitor will suggest a very old ballpark with a history that we were unaware of which sends us on a quest to learn more baseball history! It is a great journey, thank you for your feedback!
Written October 12, 2021
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AJinHumble
Humble, TX14 contributions
Apr 2021 • Solo
I can’t gush enough about how wonderful my visit was. If you love history and you love baseball, you must visit here. Tucked away righ next to Coors Field and a lot of bars, this unassuming and seemingly small place packs a lot of history, treasures, and memorabilia. Raelee (Our tour guide that day) is so knowledgeable about everything that was displayed at the museum. Everywhere you turned there was some something to learn and look at.
It had a really nice section about the Denver Bears as well.
Btw, be sure to call ahead and check to make sure they’re open. I tried to visit a day earlier and they had to close earlier in the day.
It had a really nice section about the Denver Bears as well.
Btw, be sure to call ahead and check to make sure they’re open. I tried to visit a day earlier and they had to close earlier in the day.
Written April 28, 2021
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This time machine was very pleased to have you step into our museum! We work to make your baseball experience as much fun as posssible! Your reflections on your times watching baseball with family and friends is priceless.
Written April 30, 2021
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Mike C
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Sep 2022 • Couples
The Ballpark Museum is a hidden gem for all true baseball fans. The curator has gone to great lengths to secure treasures from America’s greatest ballparks. The Museum
Is a must visit for any true respecter of the game. An unexpected surprise was seeing Babe Ruth’s 1932 Federal Income Tax Return. Well worth the time to visit. Staff is very helpful and appreciative of our visit.
Is a must visit for any true respecter of the game. An unexpected surprise was seeing Babe Ruth’s 1932 Federal Income Tax Return. Well worth the time to visit. Staff is very helpful and appreciative of our visit.
Written September 23, 2022
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Judith A
29 contributions
Apr 2021
We have been to Denver many times and were looking to fill about 1.5 hours one morning. We happened upon the National Ballpark Museum. Being baseball fans, we checked it out. Wow--what a find. We were transported back into the earlier days of baseball and the original ballparks. This small museum is chock full of memorabilia from days gone by. A real treat. The volunteer we met was extremely knowledgable and we spent a wonderful time talking about baseball. In the shadow of Coors Field, well worth a visit.
Written April 13, 2021
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phvi2617
Anaheim, CA392 contributions
Jul 2022
This is a small but amazing museum filled with all sorts of ballpark artifacts and memorabilia. Among many other treasures, there are seats, turnstiles, and bricks from the classic parks built between 1891-1923.
As a Dodger fan, I loved seeing the section on Ebbets Field, including an original baseball-shaped lamp from the rotunda. It was also a pleasure to meet Bruce, the founder, who is a real gentleman and happy to share his vast knowledge.
If you are a baseball fan, this wonderful museum is an absolute must-visit!
As a Dodger fan, I loved seeing the section on Ebbets Field, including an original baseball-shaped lamp from the rotunda. It was also a pleasure to meet Bruce, the founder, who is a real gentleman and happy to share his vast knowledge.
If you are a baseball fan, this wonderful museum is an absolute must-visit!
Written July 27, 2022
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psteelerfan77
Salem, OR201 contributions
How long does it take to go thru the museum?
VegasDan75
Las Vegas, NV1 contribution
it depends on you. The place is small, but there are lots of little things and intricate details that can take some time to see. My wife and I took about 45 min to an hour and looked at a lot of different things. For planning purposes I would say 1 hour.
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