Ripken Museum, Aberdeen, Md.

A Tribute to a Baseball Family

The bank building across the street displays the final count of Cal’s consecutive-game streak.

Memorabilia from the Ripkens’ careers as youngsters is included.

The museum pays tribute to Cal Sr., Cal Jr., and Billy, as well as the whole family.

Quick Facts:

Location: City Hall, Bel Air Avenue and Pulaski Highway (Route 40), Aberdeen, Md.
Opened: 1996
Web site: ripkenmuseum.com

The Ripken Museum was founded in Aberdeen, Md., the hometown of the Ripken family, in 1996 to honor not only Cal Ripken Jr., the Hall-of-Fame-bound infielder, but his father Cal Sr., who coached and managed the Orioles for many years; his brother Billy, who played in several organizations, including that of the O’s; and their entire supportive family.

As of Sep-2001, the museum was still rather small, located in a section of the Aberdeen city hall, but it was looking to add exhibits and expand. In the meantime, admission was a reasonable $3 for adults, making it a worthwhile stop on a trip between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Alas, the museum had disappeared a few years later.

Two miles away, across I-95 at exit 85, a new ballpark known as Ripken Stadium has risen. It opened in 2002, hosting the former Utica Blue Sox.

Return to the Other Baseball Sites page
Return to the Stadiums page
Return to Charlie’s home page
Send us feedback