Awesome museum. Was immediately greeted with some history on how the Birmingham Barons began and how the culture of the Negro League's started. Lots of great artifacts like the uniforms, baseball bats, balls and of course all of the amazing GREATS from Willie Mays to Hank Aaron to one of my favorites, The Big Hurt. Picked up a jacket and a tshirt on clearance. read more

Negro Southern League Museum - Museums Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This is one of those "Must See" places, if you care anything about the preservation of history. Just like most things in America, there was a division in sports between Black people and Caucasian people, which required Black people to create their avenue for baseball. This museum gives a historical account of how Negroes formed their own league in the South and how great they were at playing professionally with very little resources. I was invited to the Negro Southern League Museum's annual celebration as a guest. What a wonderful and heartfelt event. I had the opportunity to meet and admire some of the local players that played in Major League Baseball along with some of Birmingham's public and civic leaders. Although, I've toured the museum before, it was still amazing to see the old uniforms, read about the history of Negroes in baseball and how great they were at a time when they were not being recognized for their greatness! Yes, it was a struggle, but as history has taught us "Greatness" is usually born out of struggle. So, visit the museum, take your family and friends. Most of all take the children, they deserve to learn about how "Greatness" can be born out of struggle. I will continue to go back each year to celebrate America's history of Negroes in baseball. read more

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A friend told me about this museum because she knows I like baseball. I played baseball growing up and follow baseball now. But my knowledge of Negro League baseball is very limited. I learned quite a bit in my short visit to this museum. The museum host was very welcoming and informative. After explaining the layout and providing an overview, he left me to explore and take in the exhibits undisturbed. Admission is free. I left a donation to support. There's also a small selection of merch for sale. read more

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I enjoyed my first time recent visit here. The staff were all kinda of busy so no type of interaction with the staff. Legacy threads pop up shop was on site and there was also a Dj. It was pretty lively for a Saturday afternoon. If you appreciate black baseball history, I recommend. I wasn't here long but I did enjoy the displays I saw. I loved all the different uniforms! This is a free museum so there isn't an excuse not to visit. read more

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This place holds a rich history and culture, especially when it comes to the legacy of Black baseball athletes. If you're a local and haven't visited yet, it's a must-see. And if you're visiting from out of town, definitely add it to your itinerary--come learn and be inspired! read more

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Beautifully crafted museum! It was my first time visiting and I was blown away by the amount of detail, knowledge, and history on black baseball. The artifact collection is very extensive! I learned so much during my visit, much of which was new information. I love learning about parts of history that are not commonly discussed. The museum director did a great job introducing my group to the museum as well as bringing our attention to historic details from the floor to the ceiling of the building lobby. I highly recommend scheduling a visit and I'll be back in the near future! read more

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I was at Rickwood Field and the groundskeeper mentioned I should check out the Negro Southern League Museum. A great recommendation. About 2 miles from Rickwood, near downtown, the museum is part of the Birmingham Barons complex. It is a great find. Similar to the Negro League Museum in Kansas City, it offers a nice representation of the great legacy of those Negro League teams who were part of the Southern League. Donations accepted. Street metered parking is available. I was in a rush and had to dart in and out but could have easily spent several hours enjoying the displays. read more

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Small but mighty. It's a free museum but they take donations. Everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable. I loved the preservation of history in this room. I learned so much about a subject I felt well versed on already! Highly recommend! read more

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I was here for an after hours event put on by the J. Mason Davis Leadership Society. I had never been inside this place before so it was nice to walk around and see all the historical displays. I actually saw some things that caught my eye and I definitely learned some things. The head of the museum stopped and chatted with me for several minutes about different things they were planning. I'm definitely coming back and bringing my boys. You should stop by if you've never been here. Very interesting and rich with history. read more

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This museum is beautifully curated with the history of African American baseball. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting this museum and learning about the origin. It was very informative and even displayed some of the original uniforms, stadium seats and other artifacts. The museum is free and they have a small gift shop where you can purchase t-shirts, cups and other small items. Located near railroad park with street parking available. I would definitely recommend visiting this museum. read more

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A real gem in the city. Lots of early baseball and Birmingham history. If you have an hour to spend, this wold be an awesome way to use it. The museum is small but very well put together. It's also free, but they kindly accept donations. read more

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Black history is always intriguing and enlightening. Black or Negro League baseball has shown the endurance and character of a group on men that were determined to rise above mediocrity and write their names in history. This museum should be on a must for all to see. I encourage everyone to visit this historic site. There is much to see. I can only post 10 pictures so you will need to see this for yourself. Don't forget to leave a donation and buy a souvenir. You won't regret it read more

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The museum was awesome! My family enjoyed the facts and exhibits. The kids loved the interactive baseball pitcher.

Wowwwwwww! Look at my people doing what they do even through adversity, discrimination and struggle! I know nothing about baseball. Hey I don't like baseball! I rather watch Tennis. That's a horrible comparison. I rather watch bowling! Yes... Right there! I rather watch bowling. But this was so beautiful! And there were female baseball players as well! #BlackGirlMagic I do believe they were very biased to constantly praise and admire the Birmingham Barons! They really didn't give that much info or Insight on the other teams LOL! But it was still informative nonetheless! I was told they even give guided tours by some of the surviving players. I'm going to check into that so that my dad can get one of those tours. And they have a small amount of merchandise. Kind of wish they had more. Maybe some sweatshirts or jackets or long sleeve shirts. Masks are mandatory. They do take your temperature at the door. There's hand sanitizer throughout the entire tour. The museum has recently opened during my visit. So I don't know when they're open the restaurant that's attached. But I was grateful to visit! read more

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Went for an after hours event and was happy to have the opportunity to look at all the memorabilia. Very nice space to host an event. Also appreciated the valet parking. read more

What an amazing museum! Not a current sports fanatic like I used to be, but when I was, I loved baseball. Along with enjoying the awesome game of baseball, I love to learn some great history and the NSL Museum offers you both for free. When I visited, the museum wasn't packed at all and I was able to walk right in and enjoy the place in minor solitude. I was amazed at the incredible memorabilia available for viewing in such an intimate space! Signed baseballs, cards, bats and original uniforms are just a few of the amazing things that you'll see when visiting. I loved the projection of Satchel Paige as well, so cool! An amazing place to visit whether you're a baseball fan or a history buff alike, and not to be missed when in Birmingham! read more

This little museum was a highlight of our visit to Birmingham this weekend! We'd been to several of Birmingham's other museums before, but wanted to try something new. The Negro Southern League Museum presents the history of African American baseball, which is something I didn't know anything about. The museum's collection was presented well and the museum labels were interesting and well laid out. I felt like I learned a lot in this museum even though it isn't very large! I was impressed by the work that had gone into creating the museum and its collection (including interviewing many former players about their experiences)! The museum is free to visit but does accept/encourage donations. We happily made a donation because we so enjoyed our visit to the museum. Whether you're big fans of baseball or not, I think a lot of people would find this museum interesting and worthwhile! Check it out if you haven't already! read more

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What a wonderful museum near Birmingham's Railroad Park! A few things to note... 1. Free Admission. While they accept donations, admission is free. 2. The place is small. They can accommodate groups easily, though bus tours might have a tougher time moving about. 3. Great look at baseball back when it was segregated. I learned a lot and had a great time visiting this gem of a museum. read more

I visited the museum with some family that was in town from Virginia and we decided to visit the museum while showing them around downtown Birmingham. My Uncle is a huge baseball fan and was really excited to go, but you can truly enjoy this museum even if you don't know the first thing about the sport. They did a fantastic job putting this museum together. The exhibits are laid out chronologically and they take you through the history African-American baseball and its impact on Birmingham. I also really loved the hologram of Satchel Paige pitching. I couldn't get the exhibit to work completely on the day that we visited (it's very possible that it was user error), but it was really cool nonetheless! Definitely visit this museum if you'd like to learn about Birmingham's history through a different point of view. Admission is free. read more

Negro Southern League Museum - Hologram of Satchel Paige. - Museums Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

AMAZING I'm so thankful to be able to teach my children about ALL of history. It's fascinating to me that the quote said "we were giants on the field but had to sit the back of the bus" I enjoy being able to open my children up to discussion to talk through life then and now Yes we have come so far but we as a country still have a long way to go. read more

I love it here we learned a lot of things like when Jackie sighted a autograph he sighed it papa jack read more

Negro Southern League Museum - Museums Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

If you care at all about baseball...you must stop here if you have the chance. Very well done and fitting tribute to a less than documented time in sports history. I hope donations will flow and the ability to expand this treasure will happen. Well done! read more