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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

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Museum Gallery

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4.7 (11932 reviews)

A giant baseball bat marks this venue offering tours & exhibits on the sports-equipment icon.

800 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202

+1 877-775-8443

Did You Know?
6 facts
120
Years of History

Hillerich & Bradsby, the company behind Louisville Slugger, has been making baseball bats for over 120 years, starting in the late 19th century.

Six
Story Bat

A six-story tall replica of Babe Ruth's Louisville Slugger bat leans against the museum's building, making it a prominent landmark.

Bud
First Player

Bud Hillerich made the first Louisville Slugger for Pete Browning in 1884.

Factory
Working Production

The museum includes a working factory where visitors can see bats being made in real-time.

Highlights from Reviews

• free mini bat

Visitors receive a complimentary mini Louisville Slugger bat as a souvenir at the end of the tour.

• factory tour

The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at the bat manufacturing process, from raw wood to finished product.

• hold famous bats

The museum offers the opportunity to hold game-used bats of famous players like Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron.

• knowledgeable staff

The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, enhancing the overall experience.

• nice gift shop

The gift shop offers a variety of items, including personalized bats, making it a great place to find souvenirs.

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