Baseball Heritage Museum, Baseball history museum in League Park, Cleveland, US
Description
The Baseball Heritage Museum displays photographs, uniforms, letters, and sports equipment from different baseball leagues throughout American history. The collection is arranged in the restored ticket office of League Park, Cleveland's former stadium.
History
The museum was founded in 1997 in the restored ticket office of League Park, which served as Cleveland's main baseball venue from 1891 to 1946. The location preserves the memory of a historic stadium that was the center of local baseball for decades.
Culture
The exhibits show contributions from players and teams across Latin America, the Caribbean, Industrial leagues, the Negro League, and Women's leagues. You see how baseball was shaped by people from many different backgrounds.
Practical
The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday and offers guided tours at regular intervals. It is best to check ahead to find out when the next tour begins so you can plan your visit around the timing.
Did you know?
The museum runs a youth baseball program that teaches young people from the area both skills and the history of the sport. This program connects sports training with learning about the roots of baseball.
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