Celebrating the Opening of the Arizona Baseball Museum
The Arizona Baseball Museum officially opened its doors on February 21, 2026, thanks to an extraordinary community effort. We extend our sincere thanks to the Mesa Leadership Class of 2026, the City of Mesa, and our many donors who helped bring this vision to life. Their partnership ensured that Arizona’s baseball history has a lasting and meaningful home.
VIP Preview Night
February 17, 2026
The Arizona Baseball Museum welcomed donors, funding partners, and community leaders for an exclusive preview of the newly restored space. The evening celebrated the partnerships and generosity that made the museum’s opening possible.
Opening Day
February 21, 2026
The Arizona Baseball Museum officially opened its doors to the public, welcoming visitors to explore exhibits highlighting the state’s rich baseball legacy. Guests experienced the newly restored Lehi Auditorium and celebrated the beginning of a new chapter in preserving Arizona’s baseball story.
Photos courtesy of Ivan Martinez
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
February 24, 2026
In partnership with the Mesa Chamber and the City of Mesa, the official ribbon cutting marked the formal public dedication of the Arizona Baseball Museum. Community leaders and supporters gathered to celebrate this milestone moment for Mesa and Arizona baseball history.
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WHAT VISITORS ARE SAYING
V.C, New York
This museum offers a first-class tribute to the roots of Arizona baseball. Highlighting everything from early leagues, the role of Japanese internment baseball and the origins of spring training. The display of old gloves, bats and jerseys makes you feel connected to the generations of players who built and loved the game.
Mark, AZ
Spending time at the Mesa Historical Museum / Arizona Baseball Museum, was well worth it. The depth of desert baseball history, including ties to Mesa and the greater Phoenix area, was fascinating. The exhibits cover everything from early development of the game in the region to wartime influences and beyond. The autograph collection alone stands out, and the connection to the Hindenburg disaster through an autographed baseball was an unexpected and memorable detail.
Valerie, New Jersey
I had such a wonderful time visiting the Arizona Baseball Museum! I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but it completely exceeded my expectations. You can really tell how much care and passion went into every detail. What I loved most was how the museum tells the whole story of baseball in Arizona—not just one team, but the people, the history, and the connections to the community. If you’re in Mesa, this is absolutely worth a visit. I’ll definitely be bringing family when they come into town.