Past Events

Before seeing the game at Orioles-Rays game at 4:05, find out about how the game began with a firsthand look at baseball before it became America's ultimate pastime.

Free with Museum Admission Despite the political and social grievances that resulted in the separation of the North and South during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865, both sides shared some common interests, one of which was playing baseball. Many soldiers who marched off to war had played the game at home, taking their bats and balls with them or fabricating the necessary implements in the field. Many times, soldiers would write of these games in letters home--as…

Museum Members Only Celebrate 100 years since the Babe's first full major league season with an exclusive 1914 Orioles Babe bobblehead giveaway presented by our museums. Museum members can purchase first base line tickets online that guarantee this bobblehead offer--please contact Patrick Dickerson at (410) 727-1539 x3033 or on how to get your tickets. Visit the Baysox website for food, parking, and directions. Not a member? Join today! Baysox v. Harrisburg Senators 2:05 pm Prince George's Stadium 4101 Crain Highway Bowie,…

Richard D'Ambrisi presents a hands-on look at baseball before the Bambino, featuring discussions on the Doubleday myth, early Maryland baseball, and the modern vintage baseball movement. Free with museum admission.

It's never too early to learn, especially about America's pastime. Press Box's Stan "the Fan" will be discussing with baseball writer Charlie Vascellaro and illustrator Kevin O'Malley about their recently published book, At the Ballpark: A Fan's Companion. Charlie and Kevin will be signing and selling this kid's guide designed to help the next generation of baseball fans around the bases. The inning-by-inning guide offers hundreds of little know facts and vocabulary along with illustrations, stories, and games that get kids asking…

No world series? No problem. Before the championship game that started it all, baseball teams in the 1880s still battled to be the greatest team in the country. Find out the World Series' many origins with vintage baseball historian Richard D'Ambrisi.

105.7 The Fan's Scott Garceau leads questions and answers with Eddie Murray. Join us for an intimate evening with an Orioles legend. On September 10, 2015, "The Roundtripper," a 2011 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, of which only 300 bottles will be produced, will be released. Roundtripper is a collaboration of winemaker Ken Deis; Joe Cafaro of Cafaro Cellars; Bruce Gearhart, wine wholesaler/importer; and baseball Hall of Famer Eddie Murray. All proceeds from the sale of this limited edition wine will…

Museum members-only event Bring your baubles and schlepp your stuff! Ever wanted to learn more about how to keep your favorite sports memorabilia in top shape for now and in the future? Join Curator of Collections Amanda Peacock and Membership Coordinator Patrick Dickerson for a night of "show and tell" with objects that you bring with you. Get a crash course in collections care with a display of pieces from our vault, take a behind-the-scenes tour, and ask questions or share stories…

SABR's newest chapter, Baltimore Babe Ruth, meets Saturday, November 14 at 10:00am. Members will discuss elections and enjoy a talk by Pressbox writer Jim Henneman, author of "60 years of Orioles Baseball."

We just moved, and we have a lot of stuff. Your favorite sports stuff. Graphics will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis on Saturday, December 12, 10:00am-4:00pm at the Baltimore Museum of Industry's Pavilion. Price is to go, and any purchase gets half off admission to the Museum of Industry.

On Saturday, February 6th at 11am, The Babe Ruth Museum will host a discussion celebrating Babe's birthday featuring museum director Mike Gibbons and renowned baseball historian Bill Jenkinson. Topics of discussion will include Babe Ruth's continued relevance as the game's most storied player, and Negro Leagues star Josh Gibson's contributions to the game of baseball and its history. Mike Gibbons, who has served as the Museum’s executive director since 1983, said the program is part of a weekend commemoration of…

On Thursday, September 8 the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum will host a private screening with the producers of “American Hercules,” a new documentary on Babe Ruth produced by Major League Baseball and airing on the Smithsonian Channel. The 6-9PM event will be held at the historic Charles Theater in Baltimore. Tickets are $45 or $60 per person. A ticket includes a reception with beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres from Tapas Teatro (6-7pm), a screening of the documentary (7pm), and a…