The Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum & Hall of Fame (BMHF) is an education and entertainment venue, which features more than 600 Braves artifacts and photographs that trace the team's history from its beginnings in Boston (1871-1952) to Milwaukee (1953-65) to Atlanta (1966-present). It is located on the northwest side of Turner Field at Aisle 134.
Baseball Season (April - September)
Monday - Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sunday 1-3 p.m.
Tours are not available on days when the Braves have afternoon home games.
Off-Season (October - March)
Monday - Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Closed: MLK Day, Thanksgiving Day, December 23-January 2
The museum opens two and a half hours before each game and closes in the middle of the seventh inning.
Tours start at the top of each hour and last approximately on hour. No reservations are necessary for individuals or groups of less than 20 people. Tickets can be purchased the day of your tour at the main ticket window. Free parking is available in the Green Lot.
Admission to the museum during games is one token ($2) and $5 on non-game days. Walk-up tour tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for children and $10 for groups of 20 or more. Walk-up tickets can be purchased at the Braves ticket window at Turner Field and groups of 20 or more must make reservations two weeks in advance by calling (404) 614-2311 or emailing Sam Wallace at sam.wallace@braves.com. Prices for school groups are listed below.
Children 13 & under visiting the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame beginning on Monday, October 19th through Halloween on Saturday, October 31, will be treated to special surprises along every stop of the tour. All children will receive Braves Trick or Treat bags at the start of the tour and as they make their way around the stadium the bags will be filled with Braves treats. Promotion applies to walk-up tours only.
Back by popular demand, the second annual Free Admission Day at the Braves Museum & Hall of Fame is set for Saturday, November 14. All fans will receive free admission and a complimentary tour of Turner Field from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Children 13 & under can experience the gift of giving in December at the Braves Museum. Children who donate a new and unwrapped toy to the Atlanta Braves Foundation will receive a complimentary tour of Turner Field. The Atlanta Braves Foundation will donate all collected toys to children in need during the holiday season.
To celebrate the start of the New Year, it's two for the price of one at the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame. During the month of January, two people can take a tour of Turner Field and the Braves Museum & Hall of Fame for $10, saving more than half off the regular adult price of $12 per adult admission.
The Braves franchise has both a rich baseball history that encompasses significant contributions from many African Americans, and to celebrate Black History Month, the Atlanta Braves will encourage youth to explore that history. Children 13 & under who read a book or an article about the Negro Leagues or the history of African Americans in professional baseball, will receive a complimentary tour of Turner Field. Children can bring the book or article to the Braves museum entrance to receive free admission. The Braves own African American website, braves.com/aaheritage, is a great place for children to start reading and learning today. Promotion applies to walk-up tours only.
During the month of March, fans who donate new or gently-used baseball equipment, including youth gloves, cleats, aluminum bats, and catchers' gear, will receive 50% off adult admission to the museum and tours. All donated equipment will benefit the Marquis Grissom Baseball Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the minds of today's youth for a successful life, both on and off the baseball field.
The Braves Museum and Hall of Fame offers five specialized tours tailored to elementary and junior/senior high school students.
Social Studies tour: The Social Studies tour focuses on the history of the Braves organization and the different cities and states that are home to Major League baseball teams. The tour also concentrates on the impact baseball has on the economy and city of Atlanta as a whole.
Mathematics tour: The Mathematics tour details how baseball is a game of numbers. This tour gives students an introduction to some of the statistics in baseball and how they are calculated and used during a game.
Art tour: Since the opening of Turner Field in 1997, the Atlanta Braves have made a focused effort to collect baseball-related artwork, including murals, statues, paintings, photography, and a variety of other unique art pieces. This tour takes students to these areas in the stadium to learn more about each medium, the artists involved, and the concept and thought behind each of the pieces.
Careers in Sports tour: The Careers in Sports tour is targeted towards high school students and provides a general overview and perspective of different career opportunities available in the sports industry, specifically Major League Baseball.
Regular/History tour: The original tour of Turner Field provides information of the history of the stadium, team, and the different areas on the tour route, including Coca-Cola Sky Field, the press box, broadcast booth, dugout, clubhouse, Scout's Alley; and the Braves Museum Store.
Turner Field school group tours can be scheduled by calling 404-614-2311or emailing sam.wallace@braves.com. The cost is $5 for students and $7 for adults. Complimentary admission is granted for one adult per every ten students.
Atlanta (1966-present)
This section begins with a 14-minute video on Atlanta Braves highlights beginning opening day in 1966, along with a photo opportunity on the original dugout bench from Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (AFCS). Hank Aaron's 715th home run bat and ball, the 1995 World Series trophy, and Dale Murphy's 1982 & 1983 MVP Awards can be seen in this area. Lockers from AFCS highlight artifacts from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, along with more than 200 items from the Braves unprecedented 14 Straight Division Championships (1991-2005) in a new exhibit called "14 Straight."
Milwaukee (1953-1965)
Along with numerous artifacts from the 1957 World Series and the team's relatively short stay in Milwaukee, this section features a 26-foot cross section of an original 1954 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Car, the "Bobolink," with a refurbished interior and artifacts from the time period. Visitors are able to walk through the car and listen to an audiotape of baseball great Hank Aaron and broadcast legend Ernie Johnson describing their experiences riding on trains with the team.
Boston (1871-1952)
This section features a painted mural of South End Grounds, which was home to the team from 1871 to 1915. While in Boston, the Braves were called the Red Stockings, Beaneaters, Doves, Rustlers and Bees, which is outlined by the "What's in a Name?" display. Along with more than 10 different Boston jerseys, this area also includes exhibits on the 1914 and 1948 World Series, Babe Ruth as a Brave, 1948 Rookie of the Year Alvin Dark, and Braves that served in the military.
Braves Hall of Fame
This exhibit features photographs and artifacts of the 19 members of the Braves Hall of Fame.
Braves Leaderboard
This giant scoreboard features franchise and Atlanta leaders in pitching and hitting. Updated daily, the board keeps visitors abreast of upcoming Braves records and milestones.
Braves in Cooperstown
This exhibit features photos of the 45 members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame who wore a Braves uniform during all or some portion of their careers. The most recognizable names include Hank Aaron (1954-74), Babe Ruth (1935), and Cy Young (1911).
The Transformation of Turner Field
This short video begins with footage from the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, held at Olympic Stadium (now Turner Field). It shows the progression of the Olympic Stadium being transformed into Turner Field over a seven month period.
Braves Hall of Fame (Located on the Club Level)
Established in 1999, the Braves Museum & Hall of Fame honors those players, managers, coaches, and other individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the Braves franchise.
For information on the 2008 Braves Hall of Fame luncheon and induction ceremony, please call (404) 614-2310.
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