Located in downtown Louisville's West Main District along "Museum Row," the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory offers you a hands-on look into the story of iconic baseball bats in American history. You will know you have arrived when you spot the World's Largest Baseball Bat standing 120 feet tall. Inside, you can explore the Museum Gallery to discover how 17-year-old Bud Hillerich crafted the first bat for Pete Browning in 1884.
Check out the Signature Wall featuring every contract player, or view lifelike silicone statues of legends like Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Mo'ne Davis. During your visit, step into the famous Bat Vault, face a simulated 90 MPH fastball in "Feel the Heat," or take a swing in the Batting Cages. In the "Hold a Piece of History" exhibit, you can handle actual game-used bats from Hall of Famers like Ken Griffey Jr. and Johnny Bench.
You can also watch live burn-branding and old-time lathe demonstrations before taking a guided tour of the active bat factory, where you will learn how these world-famous bats are made and even take home a complimentary mini-bat.
What to see at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
- See the World's Largest Baseball Bat at 120 feet tall and weighing 68,000 pounds.
- Take a factory tour showing how bats are made and receive a complimentary mini-bat.
- Hold game-used bats from legends like Babe Ruth in the 'Hold a Piece of History' exhibit.
- View the Signature Wall and lifelike silicone statues of baseball icons.
- Test your swing in the Batting Cages and experience facing a 90 MPH fastball.
Visiting tips
Even if full factory production is not running on evenings, weekends, or holidays, bat making still occurs on every tour.
How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Morning
How to get there & what’s nearby
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is easy to reach on Louisville’s public transport, and pairs naturally with The Louisville Palace and Muhammad Ali Center. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Louisville travel guide.
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