Baseball Heritage Museum
Baseball Heritage Museum
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They were ambitious people, proud of the nicknames like Satch, Double Duty, Fireball and Big Papa. For too many years their stories have not been known.
At the Baseball Heritage Museum, the public will be able to experience their stories, photographs, letters, programs, uniforms and other game-used treasured memorabilia detailing the important contributions from the Latin and Caribbean leagues, the Industrial and Barnstormer leagues and the Negro and Women’s leagues that helped shape the history of the great American pastime.
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- Dewayne PElizabethtown, Kentucky1,846 contributionsPart of an old ballparkThis was truly a neat stop. I had no expectations other than it had something to do with baseball. Boy was I surprised! It is inside of an old building part of the second Indian's stadium, built in the early 1900s. And, there is a baseball field on premises that is in the same spot as the original field - which is in use. The museum itself is free to enter (with a suggested donation), with a lot of cool artifacts such as a home run ball hit there by Babe Ruth. It is worth the visit if you are a baseball fan for sure.Visited April 2021Written April 26, 2021
- counbicycleShaker Heights, Ohio1 contributionHidden GemA true hidden gem in Cleveland, Ohio. It is full of baseball history! The memorabilia is amazing. It explains the beginning of Cleveland’s baseball, as well as the integration of baseball. I can’t wait to take my friends and family to this historic spot!Visited December 2022Written December 7, 2022
- 86MissyJWheelersburg, Ohio834 contributionsNeat stop for the baseball fan!The museum is only open on Wednesday and Saturday, but it is well worth the stop for the baseball enthusiast. League Park has been recreated to it's actual dimensions and it it very neat to look around and think of the great baseball that was played there. The museum has a lot of neat baseball things to see and all they ask is for a donation to go through. The staff was very nice and friendly and of course loved talking baseball in the Cleveland area!!!Visited May 2018Traveled as a coupleWritten May 21, 2018
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Steve H
331 contributions
May 2020
We visited in May 2019. Unfortunately, no one showed up to open the museum. Be sure to go to the Visitor Center building. There are some steps inside that went from the original clubhouse to the dugout. No access to a dugout, just the steps to the original tunnel entrance. Pretty cool!
Written February 10, 2021
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OregonMomoffive
Oregon72 contributions
Sep 2015
This was truly a gem. It is located at the site of the original Cleveland Indian's Stadium. The neighborhood is being revitalized and the field has been beautifully redone and accommodates local community teams and is a real boost to the city. The museum curator is a host of knowledge. Though the main focus is the Cleveland Indians, there is also a lot of history of the Negro American League and a host of others as well. It is small and is only open on Saturdays at this point, but there are hopes for expansion. The museum offers art classes and field trips to local kids in the area. Don't miss this if you are in the area!
Written October 4, 2015
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jenok0426
Milford, PA4 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
Stopped here on our way out of town with my husband and 2 boys, who are all huge baseball fans. From the moment we walked through the gates the staff was wonderful. Both Bob Zimmer and Joe Gatto took an interest in my boys and showed them around the museum. Bob even allowed my boys to play some of the antique baseball games and Joe took the boys upstairs to show them the room where he teaches his art classes with students from the area. Joe and my husband talked baseball for quite some time and he was even introduced to Vern Fuller, retired Indians player. Great way to spend a few hours looking at baseball history. We were even able to go on to the field and stand where Babe Ruth hit his 500th homerun.
Written August 23, 2015
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Jennifer H
San Diego, CA3,285 contributions
Aug 2019
I cannott say enough wonderful things about our visit to League Park and the Baseball Heritage Museum. Before we left for Cleveland I had read the book "Deadball: A Metaphysical Baseball Novel" (David Stinson) which got me interested in League Park. I then read "League Park: Historic Home of Cleveland Baseball 1891-1946" (Ken Krsolovic and Bryan Fritz) and I knew we HAD to go visit this park. I lived in the Cleveland area when I was young and was a huge Indians fan but I never knew about this park until I was older.
I cannot thank the city of Cleveland enough for saving this field. Even though the old stadium was torn down, a field was built with the same dimensions as the park and home plate is exactly where home plate once was. I got goosebumps and choked up imaging Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Joe Jackson, Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb and so many others playing baseball on this field. Babe Ruth loved this field because it was only 290 to right field. He hit his 500th home run here. Even though the right field fence was short the fascinating "screen monster", a wall 5 feet taller than the Green Monster in Fenway challenged hitters. The fence is recreated exactly the way it was.
When we go there we were sad that the field was not open for us to walk around but while I was sitting quietly taking it all in the groundskeeper saw us and came to open the gates for us. I was so over whelmed to see my son stand on the mound where Bob Feller and Cy Young pitched no-hitters. He (pretend) batted from the plate where so many great hitters once stood. We ran the bases imaging the crowd in the stands cheering. It was surreal. It was a step back in time - back to a time I have always dreamed of seeing.
The museum was wonderful and we loved talking to the volunteers. There are a ton of great thins to see in the museum so make sure to stop when it is open.
This truly was a dream come true for me and a visit that I will never forget. I am so, so thrilled that this field is such a part of the community now and that we got a chance to feel the history of all that has happened here in the past.
I cannot thank the city of Cleveland enough for saving this field. Even though the old stadium was torn down, a field was built with the same dimensions as the park and home plate is exactly where home plate once was. I got goosebumps and choked up imaging Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Joe Jackson, Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb and so many others playing baseball on this field. Babe Ruth loved this field because it was only 290 to right field. He hit his 500th home run here. Even though the right field fence was short the fascinating "screen monster", a wall 5 feet taller than the Green Monster in Fenway challenged hitters. The fence is recreated exactly the way it was.
When we go there we were sad that the field was not open for us to walk around but while I was sitting quietly taking it all in the groundskeeper saw us and came to open the gates for us. I was so over whelmed to see my son stand on the mound where Bob Feller and Cy Young pitched no-hitters. He (pretend) batted from the plate where so many great hitters once stood. We ran the bases imaging the crowd in the stands cheering. It was surreal. It was a step back in time - back to a time I have always dreamed of seeing.
The museum was wonderful and we loved talking to the volunteers. There are a ton of great thins to see in the museum so make sure to stop when it is open.
This truly was a dream come true for me and a visit that I will never forget. I am so, so thrilled that this field is such a part of the community now and that we got a chance to feel the history of all that has happened here in the past.
Written October 17, 2019
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psteelerfan77
Salem, OR202 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
Great unknown museum on the old grounds of League Park. The cost is free but now they are only open on Saturday and Wednesday. It has a vistor center and a full size baseball field on the grounds. I spent quite a bit of time talking to them and there are plans for expansion across the street as well. I hidden gem in my mind.
Written September 13, 2017
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brasilerio2010
Cleveland, OH106 contributions
Aug 2014 • Solo
This small museum captures often overlooked highlights of baseball history. While focusing on Cleveland's baseball history, it also includes a good deal of material on the Negro League and Latino players. Interesting variety of memorabilia, from photographs and clippings to pinball machines and equipment. Well displayed and cogently presented. The museum is moving to the renovated League Park, the original home of the Cleveland Indians, at 66th and Lexington. Open limited hours. A car or taxi (or bike) is needed for that location.
Written August 30, 2014
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Nancy R
Syracuse, NY18 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
The museum is a must see if you are not only a fan of history but baseball history. The museum is a free admission that covers anything from the negro league to Mexican and so on and so forth
It attached to an old baseball field that guests can walk on.
It attached to an old baseball field that guests can walk on.
Written August 19, 2022
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Jonathan Sexton
Sneads Ferry, NC284 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
Did not get to go in, but took some pictures from the outside. Loved reading about the history and is a must see when you visit the city.
Written October 13, 2017
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beth C
Cleveland, OH1 contribution
Dec 2022
A must see for Baseball, memorabilia, cleveland, history,buffs.
Such fun for individuals or groups.
We took a friend for her birthday as part of a surprise. We were wowed by what has been accomplished and what is planned for the future.
Such fun for individuals or groups.
We took a friend for her birthday as part of a surprise. We were wowed by what has been accomplished and what is planned for the future.
Written December 6, 2022
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AmyDF
Bluffton, SC70 contributions
Sep 2020
Small museum with very knowledgeable staff that are volunteers. Very interesting and my boys loved it. Be sure to leave a donation!
Written September 24, 2020
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Maltipoo16
New York1,146 contributions
What will the hours be come May?
WHMeg
Willoughby Hills, OH498 contributions
I would email the museum. Her email (and phone number) are on the website. I know that their hours change with the beginning of baseball season, but I don't see anything listed yet.
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Covington, IN11 contributions
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The museum is free but we do accept donations.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baseball Heritage Museum
- Baseball Heritage Museum is open:
- Sat - Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Hotels near Baseball Heritage Museum:
- (0.45 mi) Tru By Hilton Cleveland Midtown
- (1.44 mi) InterContinental Cleveland, an IHG Hotel
- (2.03 mi) Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland University Circle
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- (4.30 mi) Wallace Manor Bed and Breakfast
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