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Discover Greatness

An Illustrated History Of The Negro Leagues

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) has created five uniquely different national traveling exhibitions that offer interesting and entertaining perspectives on the scope and magnitude of the professional Negro Baseball Leagues and their impact on the social advancement of America.

“Please note a Certificate of Insurance is required for all Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Traveling Exhibitions” 

  • BOOKING FEE: $5,000 plus shipping and handling
  • 8-week display
Shot of green lockers with baseball jerseys for the Discover Greatness exhibit
framed images and info cards on a wall for the Discover Greatness exhibit
A framed image of an NLB player as a part of the Discover Greatness exhibit
framed images and info cards on a wall for the Discover Greatness exhibit

Negro Leagues Béisbol

Developed by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in 2014 to honor and explore the connections of African American baseball history to Hispanic cultures, communities and countries. This is a deep, rich history with origins in the late 1800s. The exhibition features profiles of significant baseball players, a timeline of American and Hispanic baseball history, and detailed baseball histories of several countries.

“Please note a Certificate of Insurance is required for all Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Traveling Exhibitions” 

  • BOOKING FEE: $7,500 plus shipping and handling
Black and white photo of a baseball team wearing uniforms, with some players standing and others kneeling. The background banner reads, When Chips Were Down They Had What It Took to Win Championship! Names are listed above the players.
Black and white photo of five young baseball players standing side by side. They are wearing striped uniforms and jackets with a CS logo. Each holds a baseball glove. Trees are visible in the background.
A vintage black and white photograph of a baseball team with twelve players in uniforms and a manager seated in the center. The sign above reads Colored Champions. 1887 and 1888. Names are visible on the players shirts.
Black and white photo of a baseball team, featuring eighteen men in striped uniforms and caps, and one man in a suit at the center. The team is arranged in three rows, with some standing and others seated.

Shades of Greatness

The first-ever collaborative professional art exhibit inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball.

The critically acclaimed exhibition features 35 original works of art produced by 28 diverse professional artists from across the country that interpret the Negro Leagues experience on-and-off the playing field. Renowned artist Kadir Nelson headlines the talented roster of artists who participated in Shades of Greatness.

“Please note a Certificate of Insurance is required for all Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Traveling Exhibitions” 

  • BOOKING FEE: $10,000 plus shipping and handling
  • 8-week display
Illustration of three baseball players. The central figure is crouching with a determined expression, wearing a red and white uniform. The two players in the background are posing, one pitching and the other, wearing blue uniforms, smiling. A large sun is in the sky.
A vibrant painting of four women in colorful dresses and hats, standing joyfully. Three red hats with a white M emblem are on the table. The background has an abstract pattern. The women have one hand on their hearts, smiling warmly.
A baseball player in a pinstripe uniform with the number 25 carries a large bag, standing in front of dark lockers.
A historical painting depicts an African American man and two women in a Colored Waiting Room for a bus. The scene reflects segregation, with a baseball poster for Negro League teams on the wall. The clothing suggests an early-to-mid 20th-century setting.

Buck O’Neil: Right On Time

Chronicling the remarkable life and times of Negro Leagues legend John “Buck” O’Neil.

This exhibit is adapted from his acclaimed biography “I Was Right on Time.” Born the grandson of slaves, the exhibit traces O’Neil’s remarkable baseball career and the obstacles he overcame to become baseball’s grand ambassador through rare photographs and compelling video.

“Please note a Certificate of Insurance is required for all Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Traveling Exhibitions” 

  • BOOKING FEE: $2,500 plus shipping and handling
  • 6-8-week display
A baseball player, wearing a Dodgers uniform, leaps high with an extended arm to catch a ball in his glove. The black and white photo captures the action and athleticism of the player against a clear sky.
Museum exhibit featuring panels about personal histories and achievements, including photographs and text. Central panel shows a person in a yellow jacket holding a baseball bat.
Exhibit room with multiple informational panels, one featuring a graphic of a baseball player and the text "Buck... Right On Time.
Museum exhibit with informational panels on baseball history, featuring text and historical images. Display case in the background with a baseball jersey and cap.

Book a Traveling Exhibit

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) has created unique national traveling exhibitions that offer interesting and entertaining perspectives on the scope and magnitude of the professional Negro Baseball Leagues and their impact on the social advancement of America. The following is an overview of the exhibits. 

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black and white image of the 1946 chicago american giants baseball team

Plan Your Visit

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is a self-guided tour experience. The exhibition features text panels, hundreds of photographs, artifacts and several film exhibits that is integrated with a timeline of baseball and African American history.