The Atlanta Braves baseball franchise is the oldest continuously operating professional sports franchise in the country. Their home games are played at Turner Field, which was built for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. The stadium seats 49,000 fans and is located south of downtown at 755 Hank Aaron Drive.
The Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Hall of Fame and Museum features artifacts, exhibits, and photographs from the team’s early days in Boston, their time in Milwaukee, and their current home in Atlanta. The museum is located in the 134 hall on the northwest side of Turner Field. The team started in Boston in 1871 and remained there until 1952. Over the years there were several different team names. A screen tells the history of the team when it was known as the Red Stockings, Beaneaters, Doves, Rustlers and Bees. Exhibits include vintage team jerseys and artifacts from the 1914 and 1918 World Series.
The team called Milwaukee home from 1953-65. Exhibits include a cross section of an original 1954 Baltimore and Ohio railroad car similar to the ones the team traveled during those years. There are also a variety of artifacts from the 1957 World Series. Visitors can listen to a recording of Hank Aaron as he describes his years as an Atlanta Brave.
The Braves franchise moved to Atlanta in 1966. A video highlights opening day at the old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Memorabilia from the Atlanta years include the 1995 World Series Trophy, memorabilia from 14 consecutive division championships, Hank Aaron’s 715th home run bat and ball, and Dale Murphy’s 1982 and 1983 MVP awards. tells the story of Turner Field’s role in the Olympic Games. and its conversion to the Braves’ new home stadium afterwards.
A photo exhibit shows all 45 Braves who are members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Well-known former Braves who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame include Cy Young, Babe Ruth, and Hank Aaron.
The Braves Hall of Fame is located on the Club Level of Turner Field. Players, managers, coaches and others who have made significant contributions to the team were induced to train. Members include Hank Aaron, pitchers Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux, David Justice, Dale Murphy, Phil Niekro, former Braves coach Bobby Cox, and former Braves owner Ted Turner.
The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. during baseball season. On game days, the museum opens 2.5 hours before game time and closes in the middle of the 7th inning. In the off-season, the museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm Admission is $2 on game days and $5 on non-game days.