Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

The museum features exhibits about baseball equipment manufacturing, demonstrating the complete process of creating professional wooden bats from raw materials to finished products.

The factory opened in the late 19th century and began producing wooden bats for professional players. The conversion into a publicly accessible museum took place in the 1990s and has since made the production site open to everyone.

The recognizable trademark of a typically American sport still draws many baseball fans today who want to see equipment once used by their favorite players. The building itself has become a popular place where visitors directly experience the connection between craftsmanship and sports history.

The guided tours show the complete manufacturing process and let visitors walk directly past the workshop where workers shape the bats. Anyone who wishes can also purchase a personal souvenir with custom engraving in different sizes.

A giant steel replica rises more than 120 feet (36 meters) high in front of the entrance and serves as a widely visible landmark. This sculpture is considered the largest baseball bat model worldwide and weighs several tons.

Location: Louisville

Inception: 1996

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: url=https://www.sluggermuseum.com/visit

Website: http://sluggermuseum.com

GPS coordinates: 38.25714,-85.76358

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30