The Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum
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Sharing the legacy of Babe Ruth and Maryland sports. The not-for-profit Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation, Inc. was formed to govern the operation.
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.
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!
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.
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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.
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!
The ONLY Perfect Game in MLB History! Don't forget to come and check out The Babe Ruth Museum to learn more about Baltimore's baseball history.
08/19/2026
On August 16th, 1948, Babe Ruth passed away after a battle with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The entire world grieved his passing. However, there is one part of Babe's larger-than-life story that isn't talked about much. In 1947, Babe did something unprecedented and brave to try to prolong his life. Ruth agreed to undergo an experimental treatment for his cancer called Teropterin. The drug was a precursor to modern chemotherapy and had never been widely tested in humans. Ruth's condition initially improved dramatically, allowing him to regain weight and return to some of the public appearances he loved. The treatment only worked for so long, and we sadly had to say goodbye to Babe. Here at the Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum, we work every day to keep that story alive. To share the man behind the legend and preserve the incredible life and career of Babe Ruth for generations to come.
Come visit us and discover the story of the Babe beyond the baseball diamond.
08/18/2026
We are saddened by the loss of O.J. Brigance, a profoundly important figure in the sport - and in our state's history. Brigance was the only player to win a Championship for an NFL (Baltimore Ravens, SB # # ) and CFL (Baltimore Stallions,1995 Grey Cup) team in the same city.
These photos are from our 2013 Birthday Bash, where OJ and Chanda were presented with a Community Service Award.
OJ's foundation - the Brigance Brigade Foundation continues to equip, encourage, and empower people living with ALS.
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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 |