Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum

Admission is $15 dollar....it was worth the trip. Parking is limited but, there are spots with meters. Always check signage when Parking. I was in town and walked over to the museum. Once you see the Babe Ruth Museum baseball's on the sidewalk, follow it to the museum. It was an easy walk from Camden Yards. There are two levels, there are stairs and an elevator. There are unisex bathrooms. Also, there is a gift shop. You can take as many pictures that you want.

If you are a baseball fan it will be worth the $15 for the memorabilia alone. Being a Ruth fan or Yankees fan will just enhance the experience. If you are in town for a game or just have an hour or two its worth the visit. The time goes by as you look at the displays. You can go through quickly in like 20 minutes if you speed read or skip some of the displays with vids.

If you're a true baseball fan this isn't a place for you. I walked out after reading "Babe Ruth is the greatest ball player of all time". Any true fan knows it's actually JOSH GIBSON. He surpassed Babe Ruth in many stats. In fact it can even be said that Babe Ruth was the white Josh Gibson. I hope they have stuff about Jackie Mitchell, women who struck him out in an exhibition game. Anywho This is perfect for Babe Ruth fans for sure though. They'll LOVE it!

Pretty small. Not really worth $15. However, if you are a Babe Ruth fan, it's cool to see where he was actually born. Groupon can get you a discount on a 2 or 4 person family admission.

When I visited, I was the only customer on a Friday afternoon. The price of admission seems high, but I can appreciate the cost of preserving this historic house. The two staff members on duty during my visit seemed irritated at the interruption of my visit. The gift shop is limited, but I picked up a cool commerative gold coin.

At $15 per person, not expensive, but if you bring a family of 5, it's $75. Obviously as Babe's birthplace, it was a lower class row house that he left well before he was famous, so there isn't much memorabilia - there's far more in the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Yankees Museum. In fact, there is more Baltimore sports memorabilia than Ruth memorabilia. But it's 2 blocks from Oriole Park, so how can you not go?

I don't like sports, especially not baseball. I DID like this house museum though. I did learn quite a bit about how sports were organized (or maybe not) during those times and I had a greater appreciation for the accomplishments he made during the time period that he lived. It won't keep you there all day either so it's a.oce relaxing air-conditioned break on a hot, humid day.

Truly enjoyed this stop while in Baltimore. I am not a huge baseball fan, but it was great learning a lot more about Babe Ruth and all the things he had done, not just baseball. He truly was an amazing individual. Does not look like much from the outside, however, packed with so much history. Don't let the bad attitude of the guy taking admission keep you from missing out.

Very Cool must see of baseball Americana. The exhibits were informative and full of interesting objects and artifacts from Babe Ruth and also unique pieces from Baltimoreans in sports. Most impressive was their customer service. We showed up and unfortunately the power was out. Coming from afar they did not want to disappoint! And so to our good fortunes, Katie, and the fine folks there we were set up on our very own private candlelit tour! Terrific experience and highly recommend the stop.

Just couldn't resist... Located about a 5 minute walk from Camden Yards. Yes it's the birthplace home of Babe Ruth. It's very small inside. Looks like a row house. It's a pretty popular place on game days. Admission is $15 per adult. On the first floor, they have a small theater room showing some highlights throughout his career. Also of some note, there are a few volunteers who will gladly point out some important highlights of the great Bambino. A Baltimore native whose father opened a saloon in the area around the turn of the century. Second floor has a room with some of his baseball memorabilia. Also a case of signed baseballs of the 500 home run club. Which I thought was pretty cool. I'll be honest and say it's probably not a good idea to come a few hours before a ballgame. As this place can get very crowded. Come in during the week or on off days.

This was a very interesting little museum and a very attractive one, too. They did a very good job incorporating the museum into an actual home of Babe Ruth. We happened by the place on a day when there was actually a celebration taking place outside. We had no idea that admission was free that day and because of it, the front desk wasn't staffed. We telephoned the museum from the front desk to inquire about paying for our tickets and were very rudely informed that admission was free that day. The attitude was clearly one that implied we should have known this, we visitors from out of state who didn't know this museum existed until we drove past it on our way to our hotel. Another patron spoke to someone in person and said that he was treated equally rudely, as well. Some of the exhibits, either lack descriptions of what you're looking at or don't give enough detail on their plaques. This won't ruin your trip, though, and if you're a baseball fan who visits Baltimore, I would call this a must - see museum. It is so close to the ballpark, you could combine a trip to the museum with a late afternoon or night game.

Whst baseball fan wouldn't stop in to see Babe Ruth's Birthplace. Nope never Yankee fan but a liver for baseball brought me here. Unfortunately it was late in the afternoon 30 min from closing time but we did manage to soak up as much as we could. Crazy to think how small his home is compared to how we live today! Even if you are not a baseball fan to look back in time to see how that generation lived is still worth the time!

I really enjoyed this museum. If you enjoy baseball or history, I would suggest checking it out. It's a very small place. I went by myself, during the summer and was the only one there visiting I think. It was pretty hot in there and they do have a bit of air conditioning, but not much. This is Babes childhood home. When you walk in, they do have a small store you can purchase some items and your ticket to check out the museum. The lower level is a living room area from his time and shows some neat videos you can stand and watch. As you continue through, you can see some of his baseball cards, collector items and different facts about what he achieved throughout. You will make your way upstairs and it will take you to the bedroom that Babe was born in. There is a lot more interesting finds upstairs. Then downstairs towards the back, you will find a restroom and a large movie type room. They show a movie and there is also some other sports memorabilia. I spent about an hour to and hour and half in the building. One could spend much less or maybe more, but it is a maybe a 1200 square foot place. A really memorable place.

If you're a baseball fan this is a must-see. Great collection of Babe Ruth memorabilia, just blocks from the Orioles stadium.

Yes, I am a baseball guy, in fact, a bit of a hardball savant some say, but this place is one of the great shrines to that little 5-ounce ball and those who played with it. We all know The Babe, right? Bigger than life, a guy who played a century ago yet still captivates the sports world and is especially my favorite game. I am grateful to the Babe Ruth Museum staff, as they held a special event for SABR members and it was a great visit. Loved their ability to tell his story from a unique perspective, and taught me things about Ruth that I didn't know. Enjoyed their gift shop and the Baseballism shirt was a must-buy. It's a walk from Oriole Park at Camden Yards and the Harbor. Do it!

My brother was visiting me in Baltimore recently, and he's a big baseball fan. So I finally visited the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum when he was here. Full disclosure: I'm not the biggest baseball fan. But I enjoyed the museum! I learned a little about Baltimore history and a lot about Babe Ruth! The museum was just the right size (not too big, not too small) and interesting! Definitely glad I checked it out, but I think I was right to wait until a family member who loved baseball was visiting to go! Check it out if you love baseball, love Bath Ruth, or are just on a mission to check out every museum in the city (like me)!

Remember it from visit years ago. It is a beautiful legacy park in thé Bronx. You must go!

I have always been a big Babe Ruth Fante even though obviously he died probably 40 something years before I was born but my dad always told me about him and he gave me trading cards and we watched old highlights and I saw his movie with John Goodman so I had to stop by his birthplace home while I was in Baltimore take some pictures and just see the history behind it for sure. So this is something cool to check out when you were in the area

My husband and I are in town for the day just cruising around and decided to stop in and check out the museum. Parking was easy enough, we parked on the street around the block. No $ needed. The gentleman at the museum front desk wasn't overly friendly, just took our money-the end. Didn't point us in any particular direction or welcome us in any way...oh wait, he did offer half a smile. I guess he was busy. The place is not that large so we meandered and found the rooms and information we came to see. We took our time looking and reading, listening to everything and it only took us an hour. There's a small overpriced "gift shop" next to the front door if you're looking for a Babe Ruth candy bar or a Babe Ruth shirt. 4/5 George Herman played for 22 years. It seems like there would be more to share.

It's well worth to pay the $10 admission ticket (for adults) to see the home where the "Bambino" was born. Even if you can't make it here during opening hours (Monday thru Sunday 10a-5p, until 7p when the Baltimore Orioles play at home), it's still worth visiting, especially if you are a baseball fan.

Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum is a must visit for any baseball fans. After all, he is still the GREATEST baseball player of all time and his legacy simply cannot be denied. Admission: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors & military, and $5 for children between ages of 5 ~ 16. Parking: Metered parking only with plenty of spots to park if you come right before the museum opens. I was a bit confused on where the entrance is located and I circled around the building before I finally found the unassuming-looking door entrance. This museum is a 2-story tall house showcasing a various collection of Babe Ruth's memorabilia. Anything that you can think of - Babe Ruth Rookie Card, marriage certificate, the famous "Called Shot" bat, bedroom where he was born, etc - you can find them here. I was able to go through the entire museum in 30 minutes and this is not exactly a big museum itself. Overall this is a good place to stop by if you are visiting Baltimore!

How cool is it to be able to tour the birth place of the Babe himself just blocks away from Camden Yards! This home turned museum is hidden down a little side street about a quarter of a mile from the Orioles stadium. I learned some really great fun facts about Babe Ruth and baseball history. It was great to walk around his former home and see the memorabilia and homage to the greatest man to ever play the game. Definitely a must see if you are a baseball fan! Admission is $10 but I highly recommend purchasing a Harbor Pass with option C you get this museum, the National Aquarium, Top of the World and the American Visionary Art Museum, more bang for your buck!

Such a fun experience. To get the full Babe Ruth experience you should visit all the sites. Especially if you're a baseball fan, this is for you.

This is a must see for any baseball fan. It is in a small residential block near Camden Yards, and the price is right at $10, with discounts for youth and seniors. It is an old residential building itself, the very house Ruth was born in. A few rooms are preserved with period appropriate objects, but the real focus is on the baseball. The museum is small and can be traversed in about an hour. With many of the key Ruth collectibles on display in Cooperstown, the selection here is smaller than ideal, but you get a nice mix of signed bats/balls, jerseys worn by the Babe, cool reproductions of many others, and some interesting videos. There is a little dugout where you can sit and watch a video on the famous called shot that includes actual footage of the moment. Other standouts include a kimono he was given on a tour of Japan and a bunch of products endorsed by Ruth. They proudly proclaim that he was the first athlete to endorse consumer products - my fave was a bygone ice cream product called fro-joy, which claims to be "chock full of youth-units." If you say so, Babe. Fun time, and although I didn't see a game on the rainy Sunday we visited, it would definitely be a cool stop before heading over to the Yards.

This is a small museum, but it seemed to cover a lot of Babe Ruth's life, highlights, and accomplishments. There's even a small gift shop with souvenirs. Admission is $10. Located very close to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, you could visit here after touring Camden Yards. They make it easy. There's a trail of painted baseballs on the sidewalk. Just follow the trail or cheat and use Google Maps or MapQuest.

I purchased a Groupon for my father and I ($9 for two adult tickets) for his birthday. The museum itself is small (two floors) so you won't be spending hours here. There is an elevator if you are unable to take the stairs to the second floor. There are bathrooms on the second floor as well. The museum offers a ton of pictures, videos, artifacts, memorabilia, and information about Ruth's life and career. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. There are fun trivia questions throughout each room to quiz you on your knowledge of Ruth. There is a small gift shop located on the first floor with t-shirts, hats, and other miscellaneous souvenirs. My dad truly enjoyed himself here. The Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum is a great place for any baseball fanatic and lover.

You can't beat stopping by here for a short bit of time and exploring Babe's history. A great story and a great guy. Check out his original bat. Shoeless Joe's bat is also here. Why was Babe Ruth #3? Other stuff to learn here too! $10 admission for adults. $1 waters for sale as well.

This place is quaint. Although it's two floors, it's kind of small. The layout is weird but then again it was meant to be a home not a museum. So when you walk in, you end up in the gift shop so you might as well by your paraphenalia now while buying your ticket. There is a ton of history here about Babe Ruth & his life so you will learn something, I sure did. It's good they didn't tear it down & kept it as a museum, good for the neighborhood. So check it out by going through slowly so you don't miss anything.

Interesting museum if you are looking for something to fill time before ab Orioles game. 30-45 minutes is plenty of time to walk through and the ticket prices are reasonable.

I enjoyed learning about Babe Ruth. The artifacts and history were interesting. It was well worth the visit

Babe Ruth Birthplace in Baltimore...June 19, 2016...4 stars...neat little museum celebrating the life of the world-famous Babe Ruth. This house ... his actual birthplace ... is just a block or two from Camden Yard the Orioles baseball palace. You can stop by and visit the babe Ruth museum on the way to or on the way back from games, so it is terribly convenient. The museum itself is a trip back in time. There are mementos everywhere of Ruth...his birth, and life in the area. Of course, the main emphasis is on his baseball exploits and the museum does have a nice collection. They have bats, and balls, and jerseys, and many articles reprinted of his exploits during his prime. They also have a couple of short movies that are worth seeing...especially the one that shows his famous "called shot" at Wrigley Field. You can see it and then decide for yourself whether he really predicted the home run and which field. Nice little visit. It cost $6 per person and $5 for seniors...and we thought it was worth the price.

I accidentally found out that this place existed, I'm a huge baseball fan, so on my first trip to Baltimore, I had to check it out. It's $6 admission for adults. The ladies at the admission counter were friendly and helpful. The museum itself is not that big, but if you have any interest in baseball history, nothing more needs to be said, you will be in awe that you are actually standing where the Babe was born. You should be able to cover it all in 45 - 60 minutes as there are only a few small rooms to view. The museum covers everything from his parents background, to his birth, his career, and then his death. The standout part of the exhibit is the upstairs room where he was born. That was my fave, along with seeing his reform school mitt, batt, and the jersey pants that had his name stitched in. There's also an exhibit of the 500 Homerun club, with many members contributing a signed ball or something else. Noticeably missing were Barry Bonds and Alex Rodriguez balls. I do remember seeing items from Mike Schmidt, Harmon Killebrew, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Reggie Jackson, Eddie Murray, Rafael Palmeiro, Mickey Mantle, and Ernie Banks. Next to that, there's a wall that documents each of the Babe's 714 homeruns by year. Pretty impressive as there's a plaque for each homerun. I was hoping that there would be more memorabilia displayed. There were a couple of replica jerseys from his grade school and Baltimore Orioles days, one 1920s Yankee gamer jersey, a few worn Goudey cards, one pair of pants, his grade school bat, his grade school mitt, the radio from his home, his ash tray, and about five or six signed balls on display (some team, some single signed). This should not stop you from visiting. If you enjoy baseball history, you will be glad you came. To get there, follow the white baseball path from Camden Yards, it's about a block away. While you're there, check out the Babe Ruth statue outside of the ballpark.

I had a couple hours to burn until I had to be at my production job site. My colleague suggested I check out the area by the baseball park. I got off at the handy light rail stop and first went into the Maryland sports museum. As part of that admission was the Babe Ruth museum. I'm a big Babe Ruth fan and impressed by the obscure trivia and artifacts dug up by the Sultan of Swat including a rare 1914 baseball card. The volunteer there directed me a few blocks away to check out the ar Babe Ruth bought for his dad. It's now a strip club and wasn't open for me to check out. Ot's small, but packed with baseball history.

I found it a little sacrilegious to see all of the Yankees and Red Sox merchandise / apparel next to each other. Being a Yankees fan and having time to kill before an Orioles game, we decided to check out the nearby museum (admission is $6 for adults and $3 for kids). The museum shows off each of Babe's 714 homeruns by displaying a plaque for each one (very cool). It also displays the members of the 500 HR club and I was tempted to take out a sharpie and add asterisks to a few names on the list. They had a few tidbits on Babe's personal life and a bat from his reform school days and a Carl Ripkin game used bat that you could grip (Babe's bat handle was like holding the middle of a bat). For the cost of a hot dog, it was worth checking out where one of America's sports icons was born (and he must have eaten quite a few hot dogs in his day).

Tried to come up with a classic place for my 300th review - what better than Babe Ruth's birthplace and boyhood home! It's a small two story in a neighborhood just minutes away from Camden Yards. As others have noted, just follow the steps painted on the sidewalk to get there. About half the place has been converted to pure museum and the rest include some of the rooms of the house that Babe lived in. What I enjoyed most was thinking back to when I was in 3rd grade and read a book about Babe that included a lot of his life during his youth and times at St Mary's. This visit brought those stories from the book back to life. Worth a trip - plan on 30 minutes to an hour for the stop.

A must see for an avid sports fan. $10 admission fee however there's a Groupon 2 tix for $12.

The content is uneven but plenty's of major interest to any baseball fan. A great pre-Orioles game stop.

My husband and I recently moved into the neighborhood where Babe Ruth was born which was exciting for us. We watched movies and videos about Babe Ruth especially since my husband was not a big baseball fan and I was already familiar with his information. We decided to check out the Babe Ruth Birthplace museum and we were very excited. That excitement was met with a racist encounter with one of the museum workers within the first 5 minutes of us being there. He followed my husband around the museum and was asked several times if we needed help. My husband just happened to be the only person of color in the museum at the time and all the other visitors where allowed to look at the sights without harassment. Being new to Baltimore and learning about one of the cities own heroes should not have been such a negative experience but we still think Baltimore is a great city just with a few bad eggs.

It's babe Ruth what can I say but to know history and that even the old time greats were human is a plus

A cool and quick flash of the past! A tour of the house where the Great BAMBINO lived. An awesome experience especially if you're a fan of baseball

If you are fan of sports history & it's hero's you have to visit the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum. When you say baseball he is the first person that comes to mind. The Museum is located in the historic Ridgely's Delight neighborhood only a few minutes from Oriole Park & The Charm'tastic Mile.

What a great museum, gift shop, and staff. Star-spangled movie was great! I went to about 6 museums in the day, saved the best ( and furthest) for last but ended up spending the most time and $$ ( on souvenirs) here :) I loved it! Look forward to going back.

We had my brother's baby shower here. AMAZING. The staff were so helpful and accommodating. They helped set up, take down and plan. I highly recommend this venue for a party. They have a beautiful museum, as well as a gorgeous courtyard for events. Ed was so helpful through the whole planning process and Justin was an incredible help the day of the event. I cannot say enough good things about it! The museum even went out of their way to add special exhibits for the party. If you have a baseball fan in your life, and you are planning something for them, this is the way to go!! Price is wonderful, the admission is included for your guests AND there is the possibility of free parking. All around an incredible experience and we cannot wait to have another event there!

It was a very cool thing to be here. I mean, this is Babe Ruth we are talking about! A wonderful piece of history. It is a self guided tour so you can take as much time as you want and can finish in as early as 20 minutes. There are a lot of interesting photos and little nick-knacks here and there. The gift shop is fairly small and humble. The funny part? When you use the rest room, you feel a little funny since, hey! babe Ruth was born here and I am using his rest room ... tee hee...

Planning a vacation week around DC and Baltimore with a focus on baseball meant I had to make time for the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum. As my trip got closer, a Groupon appeared making it an even better deal. Starting here was the best idea for our last day, a whirlwind adventure around Baltimore. With things like the strike in 1994 and the controversies of PEDs, it can be easy to forget how players like Babe Ruth, who came from this tiny little house in Baltimore, made the game great. This place will remind you. I took my time and it still only took about an hour. There were pictures and videos and rooms made up as it would have been when Ruth lived there. It's an amazing tribute to the early life and career of one of baseball's true heroes, both on the field and off. I enjoyed taking in the history of both the legend and the game. A must for any baseball fan.

(5/24/2015) NOTE: museum is closed for renovation/construction until June 12, 2015 (according to the sign on their door).

Before I begin my actual review, note that as a Yankee fan, I'm biased. Even though George Herman 'Babe' Ruth Jr. played a long long time before I was even born, the fact remains that this man was one of the greatest players to ever don a Yankee jersey. In fact, you can also make an argument that the Yankees under Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig changed baseball as teams in their time had little to no power, relying more on speed to the teams of today, where sluggers are at a premium. Don't believe me? Watch the Ken Burns documentary. With that rant over, it's time for the actual review. The museum is housed in a small two-story home where Babe was born and raised in. Inside there's some rooms preserved from the time Babe was living here and a few displays about the game of baseball, including other prestigious home run hitters. It's not hard to find, its near Camden Yards and if you follow the pointed baseballs on the sidewalk, you'll find it. There's also a sign outside so you know where it is. I paid for the combination admission ticket with the Sports Legends museum, which is cheaper than admission to both but I forget the exact savings. All in all, if you're a fan of the game, come here and spend some time to check it out. If you have kids who like baseball, take them here so that they can learn about one of the greats of the game.

I adored this place for what it is, a small museum that celebrates the life of the all-time greatest sports figure of any generation. The house was actually Ruth's maternal grandfather's place. It is located a few blocks from Oriole Park and there are actually painted baseballs on the sidewalk with "Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum" scripted on them that leads you to this place. And yes, there are exactly 60 painted baseballs used. The museum is in a residential neighborhood of old row houses. Street parking shouldn't be all that hard to find. Once you're inside, you feel like you just walked inside someone's home. The small gift shop is to your left and that's where you also purchase your ticket. Since this museum is affiliated with the Legends Museum next to Oriole Park, you can buy a combo pack for both places for $12. Many times Groupon will run a promotion where the $12 is good for two people. However, if you purchase a membership (single person is $50), you'll receive a free limited edition Ruth Bobblehead. It'll only take you an hour or so to visit each room (2 floors) adorned with artifacts and memorabilia. I personally thought Cooperstown has more essential Ruth items related to his playing career on display. This museum have many more personal items that Ruth owned and used such as an ashtray, radio, books, etc. There is also a small theater that was playing a short clip about the 200th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner and how it is forever linked to the national pastime.

It is worth going to before an O's game. Birth place of babe Ruth. Things I liked: got to see original part of house. Had cool memorabilia, was short walk from stadium with painted baseballs on sidewalk marking the way. Interesting video in theater too. Things I didn't : it was pretty small. Not a whole ton to see. Size makes it hard to get around people inside.

This is a great place for a walk down memory lane with the Babe. It's close to the stadium and a nice place to spend 30-45 minutes if you like baseball and/or history. There is a military discount, but if you go in the summer, they'll let the military - and their families - in for free. That was a welcome surprise.

Great history exhibit! So much history in this place. It was also well put together. I have been a baseball fan for year, and read a fair amount about Babe Ruth. I still learned some new things about him, and his family by something here. Great time

This is a relatively small museum, but if you are a lover of baseball, you will love this museum. It's tucked away in a neighborhood, but well worth the visit. Parking is limited, so you may have to pay to park. There is definitely a lot of memorabilia specifically regarding Babe Ruth with some artifacts in regards to famous Baltimore sports legends. Definitely worth a visit. You can probably see all of the museum in two hours or less. It's within walking distance of the Baltimore Orioles stadium as well. If you are passing through Baltimore, this and Camden Yards are my two recommendations to visit.

This is a must visit if you are going to an Orioles game. It is the house where Babe Ruth was born and has a lot of memorabilia and photos. It doesn't take long to visit but should be a required stop for all baseball fans visiting Baltimore. it is very small in size and the hours vary based on if a game is playing to stay open later for night games. Go visit and donate some money to keep this hidden baseball treasure open to the public for many generations to come.

As my fiancé being a die heart Orioles fan and myself being an insane Yankee fan, it was only appropriate to visit this museum when we were in town for an O's game. I loved following the baseball prints on the sidewalk that led up to the entrance of Babe Ruth's home. On a quiet little street in Baltimore, one would walk or drive right past it without even knowing. The museum was filled with ton of authentic memorabilia and had a very cozy feeling to it. As I walked through the museum that constant thought of the movie The Sandlot played in my head. Definitely worth checking out and sending you down baseball memory lane!

Rating this as a person who isn't much of a baseball fan, I thought it was a good collection of Babe Ruth's history including information about his personal life. The best place to go for Air Conditioning on a Hot day! haha

Sacred grounds for the true baseball fan, the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum is a landmark. Split between the Babe's boyhood home displays and significant memorabilia from his career, the experience isn't Cooperstown, but is enjoyable. A nice compliment to a visit to nearby Camden Yard.

Fun, interesting and a great compliment to a trip to Camden Yards. Well done small museum in the house that Ruth was born in , literally. You'll need less than an hour for the whole tour. We did an on-line 2 for 1 coupon so it was worth the admission.