by Meagan Swingle
posted October 22, 2008
This offseason, baseball fans will have the opportunity to explore the rich history of the Braves franchise and see behind-the-scenes areas of Turner Field during special monthly promotions at the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame. Monthly specials will begin with “Free Admission Day” on November 15, when fans of all ages will enjoy free admission and tours all day.
On Saturday, November 15, the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame will offer free admission during normal museum hours from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tours of the stadium, normally $12 for adults, $7 for children, and $10 for groups of 20 or more, will also be free on Nov. 15. Tours leave on the hour starting daily Monday-Saturday at 10 a.m., with the last tour leaving at 2 p.m.
December 1-22: “A Toy for a Tour”
Children 13 and under who bring a new, unwrapped toy will receive free admission to the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame and a complimentary tour of Turner Field December 1-22. The Atlanta Braves Foundation will donate the toys to children’s charities for distribution to those in need during the holiday season.
Feb. 1-28, 2000: Black History Month education initiative
In an effort to encourage youth to learn about the many achievements of African Americans in baseball, children 13 and under who read a book about the Negro Leagues, Hank Aaron, Jackie Robinson, or any African American contributors to the sport, will receive complimentary admission to the Braves Museum and a free tour of Turner Field.
Students can bring in the book they read or a note with the name and author of the book from their teacher or librarian on school letterhead, Monday-Saturday during Black History Month.
The Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum & Hall of Fame features more than 600 Braves artifacts and photographs that trace the team’s history from its beginnings in Boston (1871-1952) to Milwaukee (1953-65) to Atlanta (1966-present).
This educational and entertaining destination is open year-round and is the starting point of one hour guided tours of Turner Field. Tours take fans through behind-the-scenes areas of the ballpark including the press box and broadcast booths, and give fans the opportunity to sit in the Braves dugout and see their favorite players’ lockers in the Braves clubhouse. Other stops along the tour include Sky Field, a luxury suite, the SunTrust Club, and the Braves Museum store.
The Braves Museum and Hall of Fame is open Monday–Saturday during the offseason from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with Turner Field tours leaving on the hour. The museum will be closed Nov. 27 – Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 23 – Jan. 2, and Jan. 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Turner Field tours, including admission to the Braves museum, are $12 for adults, $7 for children 13 and under, and $10 for groups of 20 or more.
Free parking is available during the offseason in the Turner Field Green Lot, on the corner of Hank Aaron Drive and Ralph David Abernathy Avenue.
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