Reds Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum presented by Dinsmore

Commemorating Twenty Years of Celebrating Greatness, Preserving History and Providing Inspiration

September 25, 2024, marked the 20^th anniversary of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum’s public opening. On that date in 2004, the Hall of Fame that had been established in 1958, finally had a permanent home inside the largest team museum evert constructed.

In the two decades that have passed, the Reds Hall of Fame has cemented its status as a vital connection point between Reds fans and the rich history of Reds baseball. With a multitude of exhibits, programs, activities and events, the Reds Hall of Fame is a dynamic, ever-evolving institution anchored by its core mission to celebrate greatness, preserve history and provide inspiration.

Want to look back on how the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum came to be? Click below to learn more about the Reds Hall of Fame’s history and the creation of the museum.

By The Numbers: Reds Hall of Fame and Museum since 2004

5.5 million dollar renovation in 2019
1.3 million total visitors
250,000 participants in school field trips
20,000+ artifacts added to the permanent collection
3,400 annual members (2024 total)
80 commemorative bobbleheads created
29 inductees added to the Reds Hall of Fame
19 feature exhibits displayed
4 statues commissioned and dedicated in honor of Big Red Machine players
1 Castellini Foundation 1869 Red Stockings Pavilion erected

20 YEARS OF MEMORIES

The Hall of Fame and Museum’s public opening on September 25, 2004, was preceded by a dedication ceremony at the Museum’s entrance.

The first Hall of Fame Induction Gala was held in 2005 and celebrated the careers of Eric Davis, Jose Rijo and the late George and Harry Wright.

A retrospective on the playing career of Pete Rose launched the Museum’s annual changing exhibit series.

The Museum celebrated the 50^th anniversary of the founding of the Reds Hall of Fame with a special exhibit in 2008.

The first Induction Gala that brought living Hall of Famers together with players on the current Reds team was held in 2008.

Thousands of fans gathered for the dedication of the Johnny Bench statue in 2011.

In 2013, the dedication of a statue honoring Joe Morgan brought the members of the Big Red Machine’s Great Eight starting lineup together at a Reds event for the first time.

Members of the 1990 World Champion Reds gathered for the 25^th anniversary of their wire-to-wire season.

The Reds Hall of Fame has operated Reds Fantasy Camp in Goodyear, AZ since 2010.

The Museum’s “Stars of the Queen City” exhibit celebrated Reds All-Star history in 2015, the last year Cincinnati hosted the Midsummer Classic.

Tony Perez takes a swing next to his statue during dedication ceremonies in 2015.

The 1976 World Champion Reds reunited to celebrate the 40^th anniversary of the Big Red Machine’s second straight title.

Pete Rose joined the ranks of Reds Hall of Famers in 2016.

The Hall of Fame’s Legends Remembered program brings the Hall of Fame experience to Tristate Retirement and Veterans Administration communities.

The Hall of Fame is the home of the Johnny Bench Awards that are presented annually to nation’s top collegiate baseball and softball catchers and top local high school catchers.

The Museum underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2019.

The Castellini Foundation 1869 Red Stockings Pavilion was dedicated on May 4, 2019, 150 years to the day of the Red Stockings first official game.

The Reds Hall of Fame assembled one of the largest gatherings of former Reds players ever to participate in the celebration of Marty Brennaman’s induction.

Reds Hall of Famer George Foster, the Reds’ single-season home run record holder, pays a visit to the Hall of Fame’s 2024 feature exhibit, “The Long Ball.”

Reds Hall of Fame and Museum Artifact and Exhibit Preservation Fund

As the repository for Reds history, the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum presented by Dinsmore maintains a collection of more than 16,000 individual artifacts dating from 1869 to the present day. The museum’s Artifact Preservation and Exhibit Fund affords for the preservation of this incredible collection, encompassing both artifacts on display in the museum’s galleries as well as artifacts that reside in the museum’s archive. Each item in the collection is catalogued and artifacts that are not currently on display are housed in specialized, archival storage containers and under environmental conditions that protect the items from degradation, ensuring that that these tangible pieces of Reds history will be preserved for the enrichment and enjoyment of Reds fans in perpetuity. Additionally, this fund allows the museum to display and share items – artifacts have traveled to minor league ballparks, local displays in Cincinnati, and throughout Reds Country to tell the story of the ﬁrst all-professional baseball team.

On the occasion of the Hall of Fame and Museum’s 20^th anniversary, please consider making a donation to this fund. Your contribution is invaluable to the Museum’s ability to preserve and exhibit its collection and greatly aids in its ability to research and acquire new artifacts.