Arizona Baseball Museum open Tuesday-Saturday in Mesa

The Mesa Historical Museum recently opened the Arizona Baseball Museum, dedicated solely to Arizona’s baseball history.

Located in the historic Lehi Auditorium at 2345 N. Horne in Mesa, the museum shares the story of the origins of baseball in Arizona from early military posts and mining towns to community teams and the rise of spring training, it states in a release.

The museum explores the birth of the Cactus League and the role Arizona communities played in making the state a spring training destination.

Visitors will see historic photographs, memorabilia and personal stories that highlight both well-known players and the many people behind the scenes-groundskeepers, team staff, local organizers, and fans-who helped baseball thrive here.

“This is a story that hasn’t been told in one place before,” Mesa Historical Museum Executive Director Susan Ricci said. “Arizona helped shape the game of baseball — from barnstorming teams to the creation of the Cactus League. We are excited to finally give that history a permanent home.”

The Arizona Baseball Museum provides a year-round destination for residents, baseball fans, and visitors. The museum will also offer special programs, guest speakers, and seasonal exhibits tied to spring training and Arizona baseball milestones.

Go to https://www.arizonabaseballmuseum.org.