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The Royals Hall of Fame (RHOF) is an education and entertainment venue that blends the timelessness of a museum with the sheer fun of the ballpark for a one-of-a-kind outing at Kauffman Stadium. Exhibits include many artifacts, photos, documents and videos tracing the history of Kansas City Royals Baseball, along with unique multi-media interactive experiences.
 
The Royals Hall of Fame is part of Kauffman Stadium's Outfield Experience located inside Gate A on the west side of the ballpark. On non-game days, complimentary parking is available in Lot M just outside Gate C. Enter Truman Sports Complex through Gate 2 or Gate 6. Open year-round, the Royals Hall of Fame is also a featured stop on all Kauffman Stadium Ballpark Tours.

Clubhouse Lobby
The story of baseball in Kansas City unfolds before your eyes as you enter into the Clubhouse Lobby. A two-story ash-wood wall chronicles many of Kansas City's historic baseball moments. Learn how Kansas City formed a special bond with the game of baseball, from the late nineteenth century to today's Royals. The retired numbers of George Brett (#5), Frank White (#20) and Dick Howser (#10) are also on display commemorating their special place in the Royals story.

Dugout Theater
Take your seat in an authentic replica of the Royals dugout and enjoy a tribute to the history of baseball in Kansas City. The 36 foot long, 9 foot high movie screen brings the story to life on the field in front of you. To help guide your journey, is Kansas City's own baseball ambassador Buck O'Neil. Listen as he and others explain the important role baseball has played in Kansas City and how the community has embraced the game and its hometown teams for well over a century.

Royals Way
Get the behind the scenes story of the Royals founding. Learn more about the amazing Kansas City success story of Royals founder Ewing Kauffman. How did the Royals get their name? You'll find out here, along with other early key elements of the club's beginning.
 
You'll also witness the story of the innovative Royals Baseball Academy and its influence on the franchise's early success. See the principles at work in player development that made the Royals one of the most successful expansion teams in baseball history. Learn about the development of today's Royals through the Minor League System.

Admissions & Hours

With changing exhibits, player appearances, interactive exhibits and much more, the Royals Hall of Fame has so much to see and experience. More Information »

GROUP TOURS

Ballpark Tours of Kauffman Stadium are available for groups of 10 or more. Groups of 30 or more will receive a $1 discount per person. Reserve a private tour for your school, church, day care center, business, birthday party or family gathering. Buy Group Tour Tickets »

RSVP Program

Enjoy a tour of the stadium and experience learning with your students in grades 3 through 8. The $10 student fee includes a ballpark tour and 3 20-minute units of instruction dealing with Science, Math, Social Studies, Language Arts, Character Education, History and Health & Physical Education. Reserve Now »

Banquets/Meetings

Make your team's celebration Major League - pick the pizza place with a spectacular view at the Royals Hall of Fame More Information »

Then, Now & Forever

The Official Blog of the Royals Hall of Fame Read the Blog »

Taking the Field
The colorful stories of Kansas City's ballparks are told in this exhibit. From Municipal Stadium, to the building of Royals Stadium and now the newly renovated Kauffman Stadium, ballparks in Kansas City have always been outside the ordinary. This is also your chance to become a ballpark designer! Test your design skills at the signature "Build Your Own K" visual interactive experience.
 
More than 40 years of Royals Baseball has included so many big games, great moments and spectacular plays that it's hard to fit them all in one space. However, you'll see and learn about many of them at the next stop which includes highlights and stories shown on the Royals Hall of Fame 103-inch HDTV.
 
You can also try your hand at broadcasting. Get some advice from Royals Broadcasters and then take your shot at calling some of the most memorable moments in Royals History at the "You Make the Call" interactive experience.

George Brett/Frank White
Take a look back at the amazing careers of two of the greatest players to ever play the game - George Brett and Frank White. 3,154 baseballs form a giant number "5" symbolizing George's total career hits. See the bat and ball that got George into the exclusive 3,000 hit club. Frank White's record-setting defensive skills are also on display represented by eight Rawlings Gold Gloves for defensive excellence.

Crowning Moments
Share the exhilaration of the Royals championship seasons. The trophies from the 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1984 Divisional Titles and the 1980 and 1985 American League Pennants are all on display. Relive the thrilling 1985 season, as the Royals travel their amazing road to Kansas City's First World Series Championship.

Hall of Fame Gallery
Learn the role that each of the twenty-three (23) members of the Royals Hall of Fame have played in the success of the franchise since its inception in 1969. View each inductee's Royals Hall of Fame plaque and watch a video tribute to their contributions to Kansas City Royals Baseball.