The Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum

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The Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum Sharing the legacy of Babe Ruth and Maryland sports. The not-for-profit Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation, Inc. was formed to govern the operation.
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George Herman “Babe” Ruth was born February 6, 1895 at 216 Emory Street, a Baltimore row house that is now just a long fly ball from Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The property was leased by Babe’s maternal grandfather, Pius Schamberger, who made his living as an upholsterer. By the late 1960s, the property and adjoining three row-house structures had fallen into disrepair and were scheduled for demolition. Hirsh Goldberg, press secretary for Baltimore’s Mayor Theodore McKeldin, launched a successful campaign to save and restore the Birthplace, which opened to the public as a national shrine in July, 1974. Exhibits depicting the Historic House and life and times of Babe Ruth were installed with the help of Babe’s widow, Claire; his two daughters, Dorothy and Julia; and his sister, Mamie, who was also born at 216 Emory Street. In 1983, the operation expanded to become the official museum of the Baltimore Orioles, the team that signed Ruth to his first professional contract. At that time, the Foundation began formally operating as the Babe Ruth Museum. In 1985 the Mayor of Baltimore, William Donald Schaefer, designated the Museum as the official archives of the Baltimore Colts, who had departed the previous year for Indianapolis.

Celebrate the legacy of the legendary Chuck Thompson at this Saturday with PressBox!This free event is fun for fans of ...
10/08/2026

Celebrate the legacy of the legendary Chuck Thompson at this Saturday with PressBox!

This free event is fun for fans of all ages.

Join the museum and PressBox at the Hunt Valley Towne Centre this Saturday!----------Step into the world of baseball and...
10/07/2026

Join the museum and PressBox at the Hunt Valley Towne Centre this Saturday!
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Step into the world of baseball and Baltimore history at Hunt Valley Towne Centre on Saturday, October 10 from 3PM-6PM! ⚾️🎉 Join Hunt Valley Towne Centre & PressBox as we honor legendary broadcaster Chuck Thompson and introduce a new generation to the voice, passion, and spirit he brought to baseball and Baltimore. Chuck Thompson helped bring the game to life for generations of fans. Now, we’re bringing that same energy and hometown spirit to a day filled with fun, family, music, and memories!

🎙️ Hosted by Stan “The Fan” Charles, a former friend of Chuck Thompson, joined by those who knew him best ⚾ Baseball-inspired fun & memorabilia from The Babe Ruth Museum 🎨 Face painting 🍺 Refreshing sips by The Greene Turtle 🎵 Live music 🎉 Family-friendly fun for all ages

Whether you remember Chuck Thompson from his iconic broadcasts or are discovering his name for the very first time, come learn about the man behind the voice and the incredible mark he left on Baltimore sports. 🧡



*While supplies last and time permits.

10/06/2026

The Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum will close at 4PM on Tuesday, October 6th for a private event.

09/28/2026

PressBox and The Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum's look back at Maryland sports history continues with Ned Hanlon, the manager who developed "inside" or "scientific" baseball and led the Orioles to three consecutive National League pennants: https://tinyurl.com/46uv6y5b

09/24/2026

There's still time to grab tickets to our fall gala!

On Tuesday, October 6th we will host an intimate conversation with Jim Smith - the Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics at the University of Maryland. He will be joined by the voice of the Terps, Johnny Holliday, 105.7's Ken Weinman, special Terp guests Walt Williams, Tony Massenburg, Johnny Rhodes, and Duane Simpkins.

Join us at Cured / 18th & 21st for a fabulous night of food, drink, and sports!

On September 7th, 1947, the Baltimore Colts played their first ever football game against the Brooklyn Dodgers. Yes, you...
09/09/2026

On September 7th, 1947, the Baltimore Colts played their first ever football game against the Brooklyn Dodgers. Yes, you read that right! Not only did they play the Dodgers, but they were not wearing their signature white and blue. For their first game, they wore white and green. The Colts would go on to post a disappointing 2-11-1 record on the season.

09/06/2026

Babe Ruth's Birthday Mishap! Follow for more sports content!

On this day 120 years ago Baltimorean boxing star Joe Gans went 42 rounds to defeat Oscar "Battling" Nelson. The fight t...
09/03/2026

On this day 120 years ago Baltimorean boxing star Joe Gans went 42 rounds to defeat Oscar "Battling" Nelson. The fight took place in Goldfield, Nevada, so when Gans brought his $11,000 purse home he opened the Goldfield Hotel in Baltimore - and hired a young Eubie Blake to play piano in the hotel's restaurant.

Joe Gans was the first native-born Black American to win a world boxing title.

Photo from the Goldfield Historical Society.

Our card show will be here before you know it! Join us on Saturday, September 19th from 12-5. It's free entry, but a $10...
09/03/2026

Our card show will be here before you know it! Join us on Saturday, September 19th from 12-5. It's free entry, but a $10 donation per family is suggested to support the museum's mission of preserving Maryland's sports heritage.

We hope to see you there!

Address

216 Emory Street
Baltimore, MD
21230

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+14107271539

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