National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Through its mission, the Museum is committed to: collecting, through donation, Baseball artifacts, works of art, literature, photographs, memorabilia and related materials which focus on the history of the game over time, its players, and those elected to the Hall of Fame. Preserving the collections by adhering to professional Museum standards with respect to conservation and maintaining a permanent record of holdings through documentation, study, research, cataloging and publication. Exhibiting material in permanent gallery space, organizing on-site changing exhibitions on various themes, with works from the Hall of Fame collections or other sources, working with other individuals or organizations to exhibit loaned material of significance to Baseball and providing related research facilities. Interpreting artifacts through its exhibition and education programs to enhance awareness, understanding and appreciation of the game for a diverse audience. Honoring, by enshrinement, those individuals who had exceptional careers, and recognizing others for their signficant achievements.