New York Mets Hall of Fame & Museum

N.Y. Mets Hall of Fame & Museum

Located within the vibrant confines of Citi Field, the Mets Hall of Fame & Museum is an exceptional destination offering a remarkable experience for Mets fans of all ages. This notable attraction, spread over a grand 3,700 square foot area, celebrates the team’s storied past.

Explore an extensive collection of precious artifacts from the Mets’ most memorable moments, letting fans walk through the team’s rich history. The museum also features state-of-the-art interactive kiosks, giving fans the chance to delve into the Mets’ past at their own leisure. Highlight reels bring the team’s greatest achievements to life, making every visit a walk down memory lane.

When you’re at Citi Field on game days, don’t miss the chance to visit the Mets Hall of Fame & Museum. It’s a great opportunity to see the prestigious 1969 and 1986 World Series trophies up close. Plus, you’ll get to admire the dedicated plaques honoring every member inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame. Spend a day immersed in nostalgia, celebrating the iconic team and its illustrious history.

Faces of the Franchise

This exhibit celebrates Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver and Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza, and features items from both Seaver and Piazza’s time with the Mets, including a jersey from Seaver’s 1973 Cy Young-winning season and Piazza’s 2000 National League Championship ring.

Broadcast Legends & 9/21/01

The “Broadcast Legends” exhibit case celebrates the Mets broadcasters throughout the history of the franchise and includes Ralph Kiner’s Emmy and Bob Murphy’s Ford C. Frick Award, while “September 21, 2001” features a Mets jersey with the nameplate “America” across the back, signed by Mets players who played against the Atlanta Braves on September 21, 2001, to commemorate the first sporting event in New York City following the September 11th attacks.

Mets Ballparks

The exhibit “Mets Ballparks” features baseballs from the last out of the last game at the Polo Grounds in 1963 and the first play of the first game at Shea Stadium in 1964, the Shea Stadium model from the New York City panorama at the Queen’s Museum, and the pitching rubber from the first game at Citi Field.

Mr. Met

Originally presented as a drawing in 1963, Mr. Met became the first live-action mascot in Major League Baseball when he was introduced in 1964 at Shea Stadium. Lady Met (now Mrs. Met) occasionally joined Mr. Met in print during the 1960s, becoming a live-action mascot at Shea Stadium in the 1970s.

1973: Ya Gotta Believe

The “1973: Ya Gotta Believe” exhibit takes guests through the 1973 Mets season, from last place in the National League East on August 30 through their incredible turnaround to clinch the division in the last game of the season. The exhibit includes a 1973 National League Championship banner that flew above Shea Stadium, a mini bat from Willie Mays Night on September 25, 1973, and a National League Championship ring issued by the Mets.

Pop Culture: Mets Cameos

The exhibit “Pop Culture: Mets Cameos” shares moments throughout Mets history when players and team personnel have made appearances on television shows, movies, and even in a commercial and features the sign-in sheet from Casey Stengel’s appearance on the television show What’s My Line?, a signed script from Keith Hernandez’s episode on Seinfeld, and Mike Piazza’s canteen and watch from his time on Special Forces.