Jackie Robinson Museum

The Jackie Robinson Museum in Manhattan, New York commemorates the life of the American hero through exploration of civil rights history and baseball.

The Jackie Robinson Museum, in memorializing his athletic and social achievements, is a venue that recounts a historic moment in sports history and promotes dialogue and a goodwill approach to our nation’s social challenges, such as those confronted by him during his life.

Jackie Robinson Museum in New York, NY

The main gallery chronicles Robinson’s extraordinary life against the backdrop of U.S. history, beginning with his birth in 1919. The artifacts, videos and interactive experiences highlight Robinson’s multifaceted commitment to advancing equal opportunity for all through activism, civic engagement, and economic empowerment efforts. Delve into the details of Robinson’s roles as a Soldier, Activist, Entrepreneur and Family Man through narrative, artifacts and media. See memorabilia from his playing days, and how he inspired modern art still popular today.

Story Towers in the Main Gallery
Dodgers Exhibit in Jackie Robinson Museum
Dodgers Exhibit in Jackie Robinson Museum
Greg Kreindler Painting of Jackie Robinson
Greg Kreindler Painting of Jackie Robinson

The Jackie Robinson Foundation

Follow a chronology of Robinson’s life set within the context of 20th-century America. Media kiosks allow visitors to probe deeper into the subject matter.

Jackie Robinson Timeline
Jackie Robinson Timeline
Jackie Robinson Timeline Continued
Jackie Robinson Timeline Continued

Yawkey Sports Gallery

Experience highlights of Robinson’s athletic achievements spanning forty years.

Yawkey Sports Gallery
Yawkey Sports Gallery

Listen to Living Legacy

Witness Robinson’s continuing impact on society by listening to 42 people from different walks of life reflect on what Robinson has meant to them.

Living Legacy Microphones
Living Legacy Microphones

The Jackie Robinson Foundation

To date, the Jackie Robinson Foundation has raised $28 million toward a total campaign goal of $42 million, including a Museum operating endowment. Visit their site to make a donation.
Contribute to the Jackie Robinson Museum

Celebrating an Icon – Jackie Robinson


Building the Jackie Robinson Museum

Jackie Robinson Museum logo
New York, New York
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