About the Museum
The Clemente Museum does not facilitate walk-in hours but operates guided tours only. You can find the full schedule as well as purchase tickets on our Book a Tour page.
The Clemente Museum is housed in a historic firehouse in the revitalized Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. Executive Director and Curator, Duane Rieder, has meticulously renovated Engine House 25 into a Pittsburgh museum to showcase the world’s largest exhibited collection of baseball artifacts, works of art, literature, photographs, memorabilia, and related materials which focus on Roberto Clemente, his teammates, his personal life, and his humanitarian causes.
A hidden gem with a renowned collection The Clemente Museum is a must see on any trip to Pittsburgh, PA.
“The Clemente Museum is a go-to spot for the out of towners looking to score cool points…” – Howard Bryant ESPN
“Any time you come to Pittsburgh, you should visit the Clemente Museum. Any time I go in there, it’s full of joy and memories. It’s a special place for me.” – Astros Manager Joe Espada
“This place (The Clemente Museum), for those of you who don’t know, is heaven on earth, especially if you love Roberto Clemente, which I do, and if you love baseball, which I do. One of my top five places on the whole planet Earth.” – Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam
“There’s some magic in that museum that you can’t explain.” – Kyle Higashioka
“I was so happy in that museum.” – Oswaldo Cabrera
About the Man
Roberto Clemente was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1954 and rose to become the greatest baseball player of his time. During this period, the struggle for social justice had reached every part of our country, and every ballpark. He and many other athletes had to bear the burdens of racial and cultural prejudices, no matter what their abilities were on the field. He faced those burdens with dignity, pride and an empathy for those less fortunate. As for his critics, he silenced them with his amazing bat and miraculous arm. In his 18-year career, he received every possible award given in Major League Baseball. Off the field, he built a reputation as a humanitarian, with a passion to help children through sports. Today he is as well known for his passion for helping others as he is for his passion for baseball.
"I am convinced that God wanted me to be a baseball player. I was born to play baseball."
Explore Roberto Clemente’s Story
Walk through Roberto Clemente’s early life, career, and final months with our 5 timeline vignettes.
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