Jackie Robinson Museum 75 Varick St. New York, NY 10013 The single room, three gallery museum provides in depth information about the life and accomplishments of the Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson. Besides providing facts about America's pasttime, it also focuses on Robinson's time in the military and civil rights issues. The galleries have photos, captions, short films and some artifacts. A gift shop is located in the same building next to the museum. Feel free to window shop or purchase souvenirs and memorabilia such as apparel, mugs, picture books, and replicant baseball cards. The Admission fee not required if you only wish to visit the boutique. The interior of the museum was very well kept and the staff was friendly and helpful. Upon entry, each visitor is given a wrist band allowing them to leave and re-enter the museum without any charge for the remainder of that day. Only non-flash photography is permitted inside the premises. (This does not include video shooting.) While I admire the effort put worth in establishing this educational museum, my main critique is there were a lot more photos & captions than actual artifacts. My personal preference is to view original relics instead of reading descriptions underneath illustrations. If you are in Lower Manhattan and have an hourish to spare, I would recommend this museum especially if you are an avid reader or have a true passion for baseball. #jackierobinsonmuseum #jackierobinson #varickstreet #lowermanhattan Jackie Robinson Museum 75 Varick St. New York, NY 10013 The single room, three gallery museum provides in depth information about the life and accomplishments of the Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson. Besides providing facts about America's pasttime, it also focuses on Robinson's time in the military and civil rights issues. The galleries have photos, captions, short films and some artifacts. A gift shop is located in the same building next to the museum. Feel free to window shop or purchase souvenirs and memorabilia such as apparel, mugs, picture books, and replicant baseball cards. The Admission fee not required if you only wish to visit the boutique. The interior of the museum was very well kept and the staff was friendly and helpful. Upon entry, each visitor is given a wrist band allowing them to leave and re-enter the museum without any charge for the remainder of that day. Only non-flash photography is permitted inside the premises. (This does not include video shooting.) While I admire the effort put worth in establishing this educational museum, my main critique is there were a lot more photos & captions than actual artifacts. My personal preference is to view original relics instead of reading descriptions underneath illustrations. If you are in Lower Manhattan on Thursday through Sunday and have an hourish to spare, I would recommend this museum especially if you are an avid reader or have a true passion for baseball. #jackierobinsonmuseum #jackierobinson #varickstreet #lowermanhattan read more

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I was unaware of this museum until I saw it randomly on Google Maps. I decided to check it out on my most recent visit to NYC and I am so glad I did. The Jackie Robinson Museum opened in 2022 and admission is $18/adults. You can buy your tickets in-advance online or in-person. I went on Friday afternoon and there were only 2-3 other people at the museum at that time. I don't suspect it gets particularly busy. The museum is essentially two big rooms that showcase Jackie Robinson the athlete, the activist, the businessman, and the veteran. There are so many layers to his achievements in multiple facets of life and the displays do a great job at showing all of his accomplishments beyond the baseball field with personal artifacts and awards. I'm the type of person who likes to read everything.. so I easily spent 2-hours here. But if you go through the museum quickly you can maybe see it in an hour or so. There is also a really cool gift shop attached to the museum that anyone can visit for free. Highly recommend if you are looking for a unique museum experience outside of the "main" NYC museums. Fans of sports, baseball, and civil rights will especially love it. And it's affordable! read more

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Great museum if you love civil rights and sports history! Easy to get to on the J and 6 train @ Canal St. It is very close to the Holland Tunnel. Under twenty bucks to get in! Check dates and times before going. I believe it is Thursday-Sunday. The staff is very approachable! They do free tours and give extra information beyond what may be on display! Great energy from the front desk! Immaculate bathrooms! Free coat check! Nice souvenir shop! I will be back! read more

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That was such a moving experience. I'm glad I went because I didn't even know this museum existed. It was so great to see more about Jackie Robinson and also to learn about his wife and his journey. It def made me cry. We need to remember these things so we can honor the people that found for equity for the Black community. Please go read more

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Great museum, well organized, open and bright, visually appealing. Under 20 bucks to enter. Many Robinson artifacts, including military memorabilia, sports jerseys and jackets, and personal letters. The staff were super nice and helpful. A lot of interactive displays and touch screens. Gives you history of Jackie, baseball, and the civil rights/political movements of the time. It shows you his triumphs and his trials, and times when maybe he regretted his decisions (like speaking out against Paul Robeson and supporting Richard Nixon). If you truly take it all in, you'll spend at least a couple hours here, and you'll really get to know the sports legend. An important, moving, poignant museum that's worth the trek over to the East Village. read more

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I visited the Jackie Robinson Museum with my husband this past Saturday, and I really enjoyed the visit. I didn't really know much about Jackie Robinson before our visit, and I learned a lot about him - from his childhood to his accomplishments in sports to his importance to the civil rights movement. The museum is modern and well-designed. It displays great information - easy to read - and has some great artifacts as well. The museum wasn't crowded at all when we visited (there was a group of kids touring the museum with a guide and we enjoyed listening to the guide and hearing the kids interact with him and the museum), so we were able to read everything we wanted. The museum isn't huge, but it's spread out across the whole ground level of the building. Depending on how much you like to read at a museum and how interested you are in the museum and Jackie Robinson, you can easilky spend an hour or more at the museum. Definitely worth a visit whether you're a baseball fan or not! I'm glad we stopped by. I have a whole new appreciation for Jackie Robinson. read more

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Beautiful museum detailing the life of the first black baseball player Jackie Robinson. It's laid out very well and it covers every aspect of his life with documentation and videos as well. Definitely worth a visit the admission price is reasonable. I definitely recommend it if you are in lower Manhattan it's off the beaten path but it's a good detour read more

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In honor of Black History Month, I did myself a favor by visiting on a quiet, rainy Sunday afternoon, I'm so glad I did it! The staff were welcoming at every point of interaction. The exhibit was interactive and did a phenomenal job at telling Jackie Robinson's story! While the facility may seem small in size, there's lots of information to read, see and explore. The preserved and replicated artifacts were amazing. What I love about the museums that tell black stories is, they do an exceptional job at connecting historical dots of our movement champions and open a window to wanting to research and continue the learning. The gift shop stop is a must with items at various price points. read more

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Really well done museum highlighting the accomplishments of Jackie Robinson. I would plan to spend a little less than 1.5 hours here. It's a lot of great displays and will take you time to read through it all. Pro tip: if you have a New York City library card you can reserve tickets for free! read more

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First of all, the staff and security are incredibly welcoming and kind. The museum itself is clean and jam-packed with information about Jackie Robinson. I liked that it had a realistic take on his accomplishments and even talks about the backlash he got from some of his business ventures from the Black community. I learned a ton about this incredible man and highly recommend. read more

Great experience here at the Jackie Robinson Museum. Decided to visit on a Friday in the early afternoon. It was very quiet there with only about 7-8 other visitors there at that time. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for children. There are also some discounts available including Culture Pass throughout the New York Public Library Program...so be sure to check before you go. The Museum is all on one floor but has lots of great informational exhibits. As the name suggests, it focuses on Jackie Robinson and takes you through his life and struggles as he excels through his baseball career. It also goes into his military experience, background in other sports and activism. While it was still interesting for me, someone who isn't much into baseball, I believe this would be an absolute must for any baseball fan...moreso any Brooklyn Dodgers fan. All staff I encountered includng security (bag check), registration desk, and gift shop counter staff, were very nice and helpful. Easy access by Subway: one block from the 1 train and two blocks from the ACE trains, both at their respective Canal Street stations. read more

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Excellent museum that honors the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson. The museum features many items from Robinson's life including his awards, original Baseball Hall of Fame plaque, uniforms, and equipment. My son's favorite part of the museum was the miniature model of Ebbets Field, which features an interactive screen that plays various videos. It's not a very large museum, but it's a must visit if you are a baseball fan. I appreciate the museum for being open on Juneteenth. There was a scavenger hunt for kids, but I wish there were more specific activities for children. One of the staff members did share that there are more child-centric activities for school groups (field trips). read more

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I truly enjoyed the Jackie Robinson museum. What's more perfect on a hot summer day in NYC than a museum honoring a legend in baseball and truly inspirational human. The museum has a variety of features, including short video documentaries, audio stories, interactive features, pictures, artifacts, game used memorabilia, and more. There's also a small store at the front of the museum for souvenirs. read more

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Absolutely worth a visit to this museum. I'm so grateful to his family and those who brought this collection and compilation of history to life. As a person of color, I am brought to tears every time I read about how we treated blacks and how Jackie Robinson had the strength and conviction to help others. There are touch pads that give you quick snippets of history and a wall of screens with ear pieces for you to listen to special people sharing their memories of Jackie. Such a shame that he passed away so young. Even if you are not a baseball fan, take some time for a visit to learn more about the ugly history of hate and fear in this country. Take the time to reflect and educate yourself so that you become more aware and can have empathy. It's not a large museum and it's all on the ground floor so you can visit in an hour if you don't read everything. Make it 1.5 hours if you are a person who is into the details. Lots of memorabilia of course including Jackie's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame plaque. If you can't make it to Cooperstown, come here! There is a gift shop just to the right of the entrance with some nice items. We walked away with several items for Christmas presents. Worth a visit! read more

Jackie Robinson Museum - Wonderful look back at an epic person - Museums Near Me - New York, New York

We were in New York last year and the museum was officially opening a few days after we had to depart, so we planned a return visit. You don't have to be a baseball fan to appreciate this museum. It represents a solid piece of American history and does a fantastic job in chronicling the life of Jackie as well as his wife, Rachel and their family. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED YOU PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP which provides complementary entry tickets. We took the subway to the Canal street exit and entered the museum. Again, the venue is packed with lots of artifacts and information. A bigger hit is the gift store which offers some great items. Staff is very friendly and made our experience very positive. read more

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Staff is extremely rude which ruined the whole experience for our family. Not sure why they are so haughty and unpleasant but the museum was empty when we went so we wondered afterward if that is what contributed to it... read more

My husband heard about this museum and recommended we go on our next trip to NYC. Glad he did - this was a great little museum honoring Jackie Robinson and his life/impact. Baseball fans and non-baseball fans alike will glean something from this museum. I actually learned a lot about his wife Rachel Robinson and her determination to finish her nursing degree and not be "just a Mrs". Admission is $18 for adults, it's located right on a subway line (although we walked there), and they have nice clean restrooms. read more

I actually signed up for membership, which in this, their inaugural year for the museum is $75 for one person. At a normal admission fee of $18, it should pay for itself, since it also includes 2 free guest passes. Anyway, this is a fascinating and IN-DEPTH look at Jackie Robinson's LIFE and Baseball career. They include modern, interactive displays that really leave visitors feeling "engaged", and leaving his legacy live on in these changing times. I came away from my first visit feeling inspired and challenged to do better. The staff is so nice, it will be a pleasure to see them again on my subsequent visits. Get there when you can! (I think only open on Thur thru Sunday still...but check) read more

Well curated, small museum close to Chinatown. Highly recommended if you are a baseball fan or are curious about the history of civil rights. I really enjoyed the videos they had created for the museum. Overall it took me a little less than an hour to see the entire exhibit Also, the employees there are nice and helpful. The facilities are also very clean and well kept. read more

What an amazing exhibit and a beautiful tribute to a professional baseball player and a even better human being Would recommend this place to anyone who loves baseball and especially Jackie Robinson Please go and enjoy it worth every second read more

What a great experience for the family. Multimedia with an immersive experience that truly highlights the racist experience faced by Jackie Robinson and all blacks at the time. The museum staff was very eager and helpful which made the experience even better read more

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i mainly went for my dad becuz he's a fan. i'm not into sports. but this was a nice museum. very helpful staff. clean bathrooms. reasonable price to get it. lots of history about him. he was a trailblazer for sure. i'm glad i found out a few things about him. theres alot to see so you need time. read more

Essentailly just 2 large rooms related to Jackie Robinson which take about 30-45 mins to go through. An unbalanced review of his legacy with too much on his impact on breaking racial barriers and not enough on his incredible performances for his team. Some of the information was repetitive too. I came away not having learnt very much. Disappointing. read more