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Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum

216 Emory St, Baltimore, MD 21230
410 727 1539
Babe Ruth's boyhood home.
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Ranked #38 of 138 attractions in Baltimore
4.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums, Historic Sites, Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: The city's native son, the Great Bambino, is celebrated in the house he was born in, now a museum stocked with memorabilia like the catcher's mitt he... more » Owner description: The city's native son, the Great Bambino, is celebrated in the house he was born in, now a museum stocked with memorabilia like the catcher's mitt he used while learning baseball, the bat from his famed 1927 season and exhibits honoring the Orioles. « less
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Jackson, Wisconsin
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Baseball fans will love it”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012 via mobile

We spent a hour here before an Orioles game. A 3 block walk from the ballpark. This is the home where the Babe was born . Well kept up. A great little film narrated by Mike Wallace plays I the entry room - but you must stand to watch it. lasts at least 15 minutes. The museum is small. But... More

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New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Interesting exhibit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012 via mobile

We did the combined sports museum and the babe Ruth museum. This was a small exhibit but interesting. If you have 30 minutes to spare and are around Camden yards Its worth a look.

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Franklin, TN
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Surprisingly Lame”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

As a baseball fan and historian, I was disappointed in the Babe Ruth Museum. It lacked a lot of info and was disjointed - there was no straight timeline and they left a lof ot questions unasnwered - like what happened to his first wife. He went from one to another - with no explanation. That said, the Babe Exhibit... More

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“Who knew? See where the Babe grew up.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

When people hear "Babe Ruth" they think Yankees or Red Sox, but no... It all started here. See the actual row house 'hood where the Babe was born, tour a house recreated to be like it was during the day and see lots of Babe memorabilia that no one else has.

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“Babe”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012 via mobile

Wish they gave out candy bars. Although chocolate and peanuts were bound to come together at some point, the fact that it happened at this humble abode is astonishing. Baltimore's own Baby Ruth birthplace is truly a site to behold. From the cracked wooden floors to the sun stained roof, no candy bar will ever be conceived in a more... More

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Davidsonville, MD
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Small with nice displays”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

The museum is small with some nice memorabilia of Babe Ruth's life and tenure in baseball.

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Maryland
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“Even if you're NOT a Yankee fan....”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
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This house if the foundation of Baltimore baseball history. It contains artifacts from much more than The Babe's past, and it's been well maintained in an area very near the University of Maryland Hospital complex. Parking can be a little bit of a challenge, but pick a nice weather day and if necessary you can walk there with ease from... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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“Very interesting!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011
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I visited this museum with friends who were interested and have to admit I had a great time. Lots of interesting facts and tidbits about Babe Ruth. Well worth the time to visit.

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New Jersey
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Love History”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

We spent about 90 minutes in this museum. It was great. Nicely done. Highly recommend.

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Lawrenceville, Georgia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“The Bambino would be proud”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Having grown up with a love of baseball and the Ruthian lore that was then so prevalent, I had to see the birthplace and museum devoted to the legendary Sultan of Swat. My elderly father, who was born the year that the Babe hit 60 home runs, and I visited during the week following Memorial Day while we were on... More

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