Exploring the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum: A Must-Visit for Baseball Fans
Cincinnati is a city rich in baseball history, and no trip to the Queen City is complete without a visit to the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum. Located adjacent to Great American Ball Park, this museum is a treasure trove for baseball enthusiasts, celebrating the legacy of the oldest professional baseball team and its legendary players.
A Walk Through Reds History
Established in 1958, the Reds Hall of Fame is the largest team-specific Hall of Fame in all of Major League Baseball. With over 90 inductees, including icons like Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Pete Rose, and Barry Larkin, the Hall honors the players, managers, and contributors who have shaped the franchise over the years.
Exhibits
As you enter the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, you're greeted by a display that changes out each season. For the 2025 season, the Reds are honoring the 50th anniversary of the Big Red Machine (the 1975 and 1976 World Series teams). This exhibit has memorabilia and other items from those teams, as well as incredible graphic displays. I especially loved the machine elements hidden throughout! There is also a short film from the 1975 team that is definitely worth a watch. Past exhibits include The Long Ball (dedicated to home runs), Women in Baseball, and Los Rojos (celebrating the Latino impact on the Reds).
Next, you can visit an exhibit dedicated to the first Reds players, who had an incredible undefeated season in 1869. This leads you into a timeline room showcasing highlights from every decade of Reds baseball, including World Series wins and other trophies won by individual players. I especially love seeing gloves, bats, etc., from players I loved watching as a kid, like Austin Kearns, Ken Griffey, Jr., and Adam Dunn.
Possibly my favorite part of the museum is the area dedicated to baseball cards. Here, you can find over 5,000 Reds baseball cards. The display is impressive, to say the least, and worth setting aside some time to look at.
Legendary broadcasters Marty Brennaman and Joe Nuxhall have a space dedicated to their honor. You can enter the booth and call plays on the radio, or sit behind the desk and do some TV reads. It's a cool area devoted to all the great broadcasters over the years.
The Hall of Fame Gallery
This may sound dramatic, but I nearly cried the first time I entered this room! This Hall of Fame is truly remarkable. Every person inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame has a plaque on the wall, and when you click their name on an interactive TV, a video and narration plays about them and their accomplishments. Their plaque also lights up red, which I think is a nice touch.
Plan Your Visit
Location: 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (next to Great American Ball Park)
Hours: Open daily during the season, with adjusted hours in the offseason.
Tickets: Affordable admission, with discounts for seniors, kids, and military personnel.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re a die-hard Reds fan or just love baseball history, the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum is a must-visit destination. It’s an experience that brings generations of baseball memories to life, making it a highlight of any trip to Cincinnati. I highly suggest becoming a member of the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, too.
Have you visited the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum? Share your favorite memory in the comments!
