The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is at 25 Main Street in Cooperstown, New York, open seven days a week and 362 days a year — closed only for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. It runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for most of the year and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. between the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend and the day before Labor Day.
Exhibits run across three floors, from Taking the Field: The 19th Century to the Grandstand Theater, and the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery is the room most visitors come for. Admission is $35* for ages 13 to 64, $29* at 65 and over, $26* for ages 7 to 12 and $25* for veterans. Ages 6 and under enter free, as do active and career retired military.
*Fees subject to change, please check baseballhall.org for updated information.
Lakes nearby
1 lake we have checked near National Baseball Hall of Fame. These are the ones from our research that we could check against an official page — not every lake there is.
Otsego Lake
- Fishingyes - lake trout, lake whitefish, cisco, walleye, smallmouth & largemouth bass, yellow perch, chain pickerel
- BoatingMotorized allowed; 200-ft no-wake zone from shore; boats/trailers inspected at Cooperstown village launch May-Oct. Glimmerglass SP: car-top launch only
- Swimmingyes - Glimmerglass SP beach (2026: weekends May 23-June 14, daily June 15-Labor Day); Three Mile Point and Fairy Springs swim areas
- CampingGlimmerglass SP: 50 sites, May 15-Columbus Day, $17-25 (+$5 out-of-state), ReserveAmerica
- EntryGlimmerglass SP car entry $7 (2025 rate); Empire Pass $80
- SeasonIce fishing permitted (DEC)
Inspect at Cooperstown launch. NY HABs notifications/map: dec.ny.gov
Run by NYSDEC (fisheries); NYS Parks (Glimmerglass SP); Otsego Lake Association (watershed plan)
*Check before you go. Every lake here links to the official page we checked it against. Each states a price we read off that page on the date we checked. Fees, seasons, water levels, algal advisories and ramp closures change without notice and belong to the agency that runs the water. A blank is something we did not confirm, not something the lake lacks. Never assume a lifeguard. Whether a beach is staffed turns on the season, the day, and which agency runs that particular beach — two beaches on one lake can differ. If that matters to your family, confirm it with the agency before you set out.
Nearest Airports
Straight-line distance from National Baseball Hall of Fame, not drive time.
- Griffiss International (RME) — 44 miles
- Schenectady County (SCH) — 52 miles
- Albany International (ALB) — 57 miles
Live Conditions
Wildlife Spotted Nearby
We checked fees on 2026-10-15. These change without notice — confirm with baseballhall.org the week you travel.
Sources — 1 claim, 1 checked against the source
| Claim | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The museum lists 25 Main St, Cooperstown, NY 13326, open 7 days a week 362 days a year, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. from Labor Day to the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. from the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend to the day before Labor Day. Admission: Adults 13-64 $35.00, Seniors 65+ $29.00, Veterans $25.00, ages 7-12 $26.00, free for ages 6 and under and for active or career retired military. Exhibits span three floors and include the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery and the Grandstand Theater (checked 2026-10-15) | National Baseball Hall of Fame — Visit | Checked monitored · 2026-10-15 |