The
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is an American history
museum and
hall of fame, located at 25 Main Street in
Cooperstown, New York, and operated by private interests. It serves as the central point for the study of the
history of baseball in the United States and beyond, displays baseball-related artifacts and exhibits, and honors those who have excelled in
playing,
managing, and serving the sport. The Hall's motto is "Preserving History, Honoring Excellence, Connecting Generations."