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Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum

Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum
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Type of Site
Museums
Neighborhood
Downtown
Interests That Apply
Sports & Recreation, History, Local Culture, Shopping
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Price: $5-$10
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
Notes: Currently only the first floor is accessible; however, a renovation is scheduled for fall 2006 through spring 2007, after which the museum will be fully wheelchair accessible.
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this site or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
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Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum

Babe Ruth's Baltimore home


Family Time Must See

Address: Phone:
216 Emory Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
+1 410 727 1539 / +1 888 438 6909 (Toll Free)
Fax: +1 410 727 1652

Description

Babe Ruth is so much a part of New York Yankees lore, people forget that he was born, raised and introduced to professional baseball in Baltimore. This museum celebrates the Babe's Baltimore roots, displaying his boyhood bat, the score card from his first professional game. Artifacts from his father's saloon, which stood where Oriole Park is today, are also on display. The museum is also the official repository of Orioles team memorabilia. Admission is USD6 for adults; USD4 for seniors (60+); USD3 for children 5-16, and children under 5 get in free.



Times & Dates

Open Hours: Apr-Oct: 10a-6p M-Su, Nov-Mar: 10a-5p M-Su
Notes: The museum is open until 7:30pm on baseball game days and 8pm on football game days.
Visit Time: 1hr-2hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $5-$10
Discounts Available: Joint admission tickets to the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum and the Sports Legends at Camden Yard are discounted from full price admission.

Exposure

Indoor with climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: $0-$5
Notes: Parking is available at the North Warehouse Lot of Orioles Stadium. There are also on-street parking spaces and garages nearby.


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