216 Emory St.
410-727-1539
www.BabeRuthMuseum.com
HOURS:
April thru October 10am-5pm
Orioles’ home games 10am 7pm
November thru March 10am-4pm
ADMISSION:
Adults $6.00
Seniors $4.00
Children ages 5-16 $3.00
Members and children under 5 are free
The
Babe Ruth Birthplace and Baseball Center is a little brick row
house that was once owned by Ruth’s grandparents and is simply
the building where the baseball legend was born. This National
Historic Site features rare photos, film highlights, vintage
radio broadcasts, and everything else you would want to know
about "The Babe."
The Museum House is also the
official Orioles’ museum, and is located just three blocks
from Orioles Stadium at Camden Yards. Visitors will find a
plethora of Orioles’ memorabilia, as well as exhibits on
several other baseball heroes such as Lou Gehrig, Wee Willie
Keeler, Jimmie Foxx, and Eddie Murray; in addition to some
modern stars like Ripken, Griffey, McGwire, and Sosa.
This Baseball Museum offers
visitors a wonderful chance to remember Ruth and some of
baseball’s greatest players. Expect to spend little more than
an hour in here at most, so gauge your visit accordingly.
The Babe Ruth Birthplace and
Baseball Center is located on Emory Street, which can
almost be considered an alley and is a right turn at 600 W.
Pratt Street. It is directly west of the Harbor so if you’re
coming from the water by car, you must head west on Lombard
Street, then make a left on any street after Penn Street,
which will take you to Pratt Street heading east. But
keep your eyes wide and stay attentive for Emory Street
as it is easily missed. Now, if you’re coming from the Harbor
and traveling on foot, the House is much easier to find but it
can be a bit of a walk if you’re not in the mood. This House
isn’t located in the world’s safest neighborhood either.
However, this site is also one of the few attractions located
near an MTA Light Rail stop – found on Howard Street – and
getting there by this means makes for a shorter, three-block
walk.
