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Museum · Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Factory and museum of the Louisville Slugger baseball bat on Main Street, with a 37‑meter bat leaning against the façade. The guided tour goes through the production line.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
On the brick façade of West Main Street, a steel baseball bat about 37 meters tall leaning against the building marks the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. The brand’s bats have been made there since the late 19th century and used by Major League players.
The guided tour enters the factory: you can see the lathes that shape ash and maple bats and watch the moment the logo and player’s signature are burned into the wood. At the end, every visitor receives a miniature bat as a souvenir.
The museum displays bats used by famous players, some of which can be held with gloves, and explains how the sport and the company grew together. An area lets you bat against a pitching machine in a training tunnel.
For visitors unfamiliar with baseball, the tour serves as an introduction to the country’s traditional sport, told through a single object.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour and a half, including the factory tour.
Best time
On weekdays, when the factory is in full production. On weekends the line may be idle; check before you go.
How to get there
It’s on West Main Street, downtown Louisville, a few blocks from the Muhammad Ali Center and the Frazier History Museum, within walking distance.
Tip
Factory tours run at set times and fill up during school holidays: reserve a time when purchasing tickets.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Does the Louisville Slugger tour show the factory operating?
Yes, the guided tour passes the production line. On weekends and holidays, the machines may be stopped.
Do you need to know baseball to enjoy the visit?
No. The factory and the giant bat are interesting to any audience, and the museum explains the basics of the sport.
What do you get at the end of the visit?
A miniature bat, given to each visitor at the end of the factory tour.