Sports Journey - World of Little League Museum

For two weeks every August, the small borough of South Williamsport, Pennsylvania and its 6,000-plus residents become the center of the baseball world. During this time ten teams from around the United States and ten more from around the world meet to compete in a true world championship. The 2025 Little League World Series will be the 78^th edition of the tournament, having been held since 1947.

Visitors to the Little League International Complex will find more here than just the action on the complex’s many fields. Also located here is the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum, also known as The World of Little League Museum. The museum, which opened in 1982, is located just to the south of Howard J. Lamade Stadium and Little League Volunteer Stadium directly on Route 15. The museum chronicles the growth of Little League Baseball from its beginnings in 1939 as a three-team league to the multi-national organization that it is today.

Part of the museum is the Hall of Excellence, which honors former Little League players who “have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in their chosen profession and exemplify the values learned as children in Little League.” Among the many famous  baseball players you would expect to see here are celebrities who became noteworthy in fields other than baseball, including Bruce Springsteen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin Costner, George W. Bush, Tom Selleck, George Will and Joe Biden.

The museum tells the story of the history and growth of Little League in the framework of a six-inning baseball game. Using a mix of artifacts, images, immersive media and interactive exhibits, the museum brings home its mission, which is the belief that the power of youth baseball and softball can teach life lessons that are carried throughout one’s lifetime, building stronger individuals and communities.

Among the interactive exhibits is the Global Connections Touch Table, where visitors can look up information on any Little League organization in the world. Fans can also time themselves running from home to first base, and can try to rob a home run from clearing an outfield fence.

Admission is quite affordable, priced at only $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for youths. Hours will differ during the Little League World Series. Members of the military and Little League players wearing their uniforms are admitted free of charge. Audio tours are available in eight languages to accommodate the complex’s many international visitors. The tour takes 60-90 minutes to complete.

Visit The World of Little League Museum website for more information.