This place was awesome. It's not a massive space for a museum, but there is so much interesting stuff inside the space. Even if you know very little about Clemente or not a big baseball fan, this museum really walks you through who he was, what his values were, and the impact he made. The employees inside are extremely helpful and knowledgeable too. We did the self-guided open house, and liked it. Also, a MASSIVE shoutout to Mr. Rieder, who ended up talking to me for about 40 minutes as I wandered into a spot I wasn't supposed to. Go here, it's well worth it. read more

What a beautiful space and such a uniquely Pittsburgh museum! The museum is housed in an old firehall that has gorgeous details and spaces. Tours are by appointment or by specific times, so make sure to book an appointment and don't just try to show up and walk in. If you prefer exploring at your own pace, look for when they are hosting open house events. They also often host private events. There is a free parking lot right next door. Plenty of interesting memorabilia both related to Clemente and the history of baseball in general. It is nicely arranged and the spaces are well lit and easy to navigate. They also have a wine cellar and wine tasting! That was a pleasant surprise. There are certain days where they offer 21+ tours where a glass of wine is included with your admission. If you are looking for a unique Pittsburgh museum, this is a fun place to check out. You will find things to enjoy even if you aren't a huge baseball fan. read more

Amazing amazing museum. Worth every penny to see the impact Clemente had on our sport and our world. Bus takes you from downtown straight here. Very convenient! read more

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We happened to be in town on Clemente's birthday, when the museum was offering an open house admission rather than the guided tour, which was perfect. There are so many artifacts here - both about Clemente and about baseball in general - making it a great stop for baseball fans. We're glad we added this to our itinerary at the suggestion of an Uber driver, as we didn't know the museum existed prior to that. read more

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Had the opportunity to visit the Roberto Clemente museum and it was amazing! I had the opportunity to also experience the wine cellar and wine tasting. The history is amazing and the collection is unmatched. The museum should be on any baseball lovers bucket list. I definitely want to host an event there. Dwayne and his staff are very passionate about the wine and Roberto-- it was inspiring. read more

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A MUST see! Long story, but we were graciously allowed to tag along a private wine tasting and tour ( thanks again to the Leyland family). This firehouse turned wine making/ tasting area in the basement and incredible tribute to the late great baseball player and humanitarian was created by local Engine House 25 Wine/ local photographer/ Roberto Clemente fan Duane Rieder. Beyond being an extremely talented photographer ( lots of sports photos, including Pittsburgh Penguins greats) and gifted tour guide, he is a genuinely nice guy. Our tour commenced in the basement, with such a display of baseball artifacts , barrels and wine bottles, I could have ended the tour there...not to mention delicious wines and awesome labels... ( purchase a bottle). But it continued to the rest of the beautiful firehouse museum, which he restored and paid only $1 for ( while everyone thought he was nuts). There are several letters, including contract / salary requests, draft and military letters, wedding photos and more. There are photos, illustrations, LeRoy Nieman paintings... Lots of stuff from Roberto's Puerto Rico. There are signed bats, balls, gloves and amazing photographs and incredible memorabilia throughout. There is even the bent propeller from his plane that crashed, ending this amazing human's life on a humanitarian mission. Books, photos, pins, stickers, clothing and other items available for purchase. My review cannot do this tribute justice. Please see it for yourself. Go online and schedule a tour and if you go in the morning: early afternoon, grab a bite at Lola's Eatery next door. We went without the knowledge that it is Duane's daughter snd husband's place---amazing food, vibe and service. read more

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My 12 year old son is a big baseball fan and I browsed online looking for nearest baseball museums without any knowledge there was one so close to us. I paid $21/each for the guided tour on an evening of his birthday week, includes free parking next to their building and was easy to find. The tour was a walk through with a limit of 21 people per tour where the guide took us through the highlights of Clemente's life for a little less than the suggested 90 minutes. There is a scavenger hunt that you're able to do during the tour which we completed and my son was given a choice between a sticker or button as a prize which was a nice gesture. The museum also has a small shop where we purchased a poster for $20 as a memory for our visit. We both had a good time, was a pleasant overall group, educational and it was something different to do than our usual activities. read more

Trying to make contact. Excited to see the Clemente Museum. Nice post and images. Voicemail says "? You don't check emails..." Someone please call me or reply as we would like to visit. read more

We had such a great time here! I reserved 5 tickets for a belated Father's Day outing for my dad. The reservation process was simple and straightforward. He loved walking through the rooms and seeing all of the memorabilia. The docents were very friendly and knowledgeable. I think my dad had a blast talking baseball history with the docents and other guests. Overall I was really impressed with this place. Lots of cool stuff, great space, and free parking in the lot is a bonus. read more

Inspiring and moving tribute to one of baseball's greatest humanitarians. The hour and a half tour goes quickly for the guides are interesting and informative. I highly recommend the museum tour for people of all ages. read more

Incredible museum and awesome staff. Would absolute recommend checking it out when you're in town

My husband and 8 year old son did the tour together and both thoroughly enjoyed it! Great for baseball fans! read more

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Go. Just go! I've wanted to go to the Clemente Museum for many years. I finally was able to make an appointment/book a visit in late December on a Wednesday evening. There is free parking next door. Tour starts promptly at the time scheduled. Tour is approximately 90 minutes well spent. Dave our tour guide was extremely informative. The venue is an old fire station. The tour really focuses on Clemente the man. Anyone from Pittsburgh really should take the tour. It is a 5 star experience. read more

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AMAZING! Words cannot express how incredible this place is! If you are a fan of Clemente, the Pirates, baseball or history in general you will love this place! read more

Words can't describe how awe-inspiring this museum is. The people that work to keep it preserved are so friendly and welcoming. they have this sense of community and a duty to carry on the values that Roberto Clemente inspired. Those who donate items to have available for the public to see is another example of what a museum really is. My dad and husband are Puerto Rican so I have grown up knowing about this legend. To hear about his life in and out of baseball was incredible. We were even able to meet his son and his best friend Manny Sanguillan while there and got autographs. This museum is breath-taking and only a short car ride up from downtown. Worth the trip. I will go back if I head back to Pittsburgh. read more

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Duane is an incredible man...also great wine maker !!!!...his photography still the best around

I was very pleased to go. The museum is a nice size, but not particularly large. What made the experience good was the fine collection of memorabilia. But also, the fact that there were hard-core fans on the scheduled tour. Also, the tour guide was knowledgeable and gave a good presentation. She invited the people on the tour to give input and there was a nice collection of stories. I would recommend this to any of my friends were interested in baseball or history. Definitely worth the trip. It's a destination. read more

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The Clemente Museum is a truly phenomenal look at a legendary athlete and human being. As noted on their website, they don't generally have "walk-in" hours; instead, there are slots for guided tours available on most days. All you have to do is book one of those tours and show up at the scheduled time. My wife and I had an unscheduled trip to Pittsburgh on a Sunday. We saw 10 slots available for a Monday afternoon tour -- easy as that. Show up about 10 minutes before the tour (doors are locked until then), park for free right next door, and enjoy! The tour is led by a knowledgeable docent and lasts 75-90 minutes. You'll learn about how the museum came to be, see beautiful photos of Clemente through the years (plus his wife and their children). How he came to be with the Pirates, what he meant to the city, the team, and to Latino players everywhere. You'll see gloves, trophies, uniforms, hand-written letters and so much more. Then, on the second floor, more Clemente plus pieces from some of the other past and present Major League stars who have made the pilgrimage to this museum. My wife enjoyed the tour despite not being a huge baseball fan -- while those on the tour with a better MLB background could enjoy more specific stories tied to lesser-known players/factoids. Honestly, the 90 minutes feels like it's not quite enough to really see everything (the tour guide never mentioned the Bob Gibson signed pitching rubber from a no-hitter or had the time to go over all the signed balls/bats/shoes/etc. from hall-of-famers and current stars or the signed balls from non-MLB stars who visited (from Eddie Vedder to Mario Lemiuex to Steve Carrell to Franco Harris). And so much more. Absolutely worth visiting. read more

The Clemente Museum is must visit if you're the in the Pittsburgh area! Wether you're a baseball, Pirates fan, or not, a visit to this museum is very enjoyable for people of all ages! In order to visit you must make a reservation online and each tour takes about 1.25-1.50hrs., they have a souvenir shop, and they have a parking lot right next to the building. The museum has a collection of baseball cards, bats, uniforms, letters, and much more! My husband and I really enjoyed our visit and our tour guide Vince, if you have the chance also visit the Wine Cellar in the basement! We can't wait to go back for a tasting tour visit! read more

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I reserved tickets ahead of time to visit the Clemente Museum a couple weeks ago on a Sunday morning. The process of reserving tickets was very easy and I thought the price was more than fair for a tour. The tours are 90 minutes and our guide was literally amazing. He really was so passionate and you could tell he loved speaking about the life of Clemente. The majority of the tour is on the first floor. The last 15 minutes is on the second floor. You can see the photography studio and other sports memorabilia. Everything in the museum is in great shape. I really loved everything about being there. They make wine in the basement. I would love to come back and see that sometime. They have a parking lot beside the building and we had no trouble finding a spot. My only complaint is that there is not an elevator inside. It is surprising to me with so many older folks that visit. There is a donation box on the second floor to help them get an elevator. I would definitely come back again. If you are in town and a baseball fan, I encourage you to visit the museum. read more

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It is honestly crazy to me that more people are not talking about this museum. It is by far the best hidden gem in Pittsburgh. For only $21 (in honor of Clemente's number) you can tour the museum filled with memorabilia from Clemente's career, baseball greats & overall Pittsburgh sports history. Executive Director Duane Rieder has worked closely with the Clemente family over the years to showcase his legacy on & off the field. This is a no brainer for anyone who loves Pittsburgh or baseball! Tours typically start at 11am and the last sessions kick off at 2pm with the exception of some 6pm tours. The guides are so knowledgeable & friendly. It feels more like a conversation than just them talking at you! read more

They can be hard to see/read due to lighting and low placement on walls, but the letters are a great window into life in baseball for a Puerto Rican in that era. Especially memorable are the contract negotiations and a letter on 2nd floor about Caribbean player reporting to spring training "on time." The volunteers are Pirate seamheads with a wealth of info. read more

Stopped here on the day they were unveiling the mural. Decided to walk from the hotel here - a good mile or so - but it was early in the day so heat wasn't an issue. Just outside of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville - on a main drag in a decent enough part of town. They allowed people to pain on a white outline where they were going to paint the jersey over it - see pics. Inside the place was very cool - a setup that looked like Forbes Field, Clemente's contract and contracts with sponsors, as well as old jerseys, golf clubs, and a wall to wall Clemente / Pirates memorabilia. One of the coolest rooms was the one with the trophies , as well as the upstairs that has old hats and a replica Forbes Field. Not to mention baseballs signed by a variety of players from all sports that are put together looking like a flag. Overall this place is great - would have liked to try the Riesling. read more

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The Clemente Museum is a must-see if you're visiting Pittsburgh or a local and looking for something to do. The Museum has an incredible archive, and the tour guide was a great story teller and very knowledgeable! Definitely want to go back and schedule a wine tasting in their wine cellar! Our tour guide said celebrities like The Rolling Stones and current athletes come to hang out, drink wine and enjoy all of the history about Roberto Clemente. read more

Great museum! If you are a baseball fan - a must see! I highly recommend the tour - it gives you a real appreciation for Roberto Clemente as a player and humanitarian, as well as what the world was like during his time. read more

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This was an awesome museum for one of favorite baseball players ever. It was tucked away in a small neighborhood of Pittsburgh. I learned a lot about the man himself, but the tour guide did an excellent job explaining what it meant to play baseball as a minority in the 60's and 70's. It was a great balance of history and context. read more

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If you ever get a chance to book a tour here then do it. You don't even have to be a huge baseball fan to enjoy learning about his life and career as a ball player. Lots of great history. In addition to doing a tour, I've been to a couple of private events here. They do a phenomenal job. read more

This museum has an amazing collection of Pirates, baseball and overall Roberto Clemente memorabilia. The best part is that the tour guide gives you an exclusive tour of the life, career and death of Roberto Clemente. Tour guide took their time to tell his story which makes the difference from other museums. Tour lasted over 90 minutes and I was entertained the whole time and felt I left with an appreciation of the person Roberto was. If you love baseball and you are in Pittsburgh, this museum is a must. Tour cost $21 and started at 11am on a Sunday morning. Great parking with a great breakfast place (Lola's) next door. read more

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Great collection of baseball memorabilia. In-par with Cooperstown. Hank Aaron baseball bats and nice souvenirs at a reasonable price.

Tucked away in what was once known as Engine House number 25 at the corner of Penn and Butler St in Lower Lawrenceville is this tiny museum devoted to the life of the late great Roberto Clemente. They have their own free parking lot next to it. I had previously arranged a tour which you must do so in advance. I did learn however, that if you happen to arrive at the time of a tour and they have space then they will accommodate you. The cost of your tour is $20.00 but for 2 hours it is worth every minute of it. When you arrive just ring the doorbell and they will let you in at the time of your tour. Both cash and cards are accepted. Rick, our guide today, explained that this fire station closed on the exact date of Clemente's passing. However, the purpose of the museum is to showcase his life. The current owner Duane Rieder specializes in photography and has a tasting room next door as well as selling premium wine. In addition, there is a wine cellar in the basement along with a huge venue for entertaining. Some famous sports celebrities have been here in the past but the venue can be rented out for any occasion. Unfortunately, on this visit I wasn't able to visit the cellar nor the the tasting room because they were making wine. Nevertheless, I came for the tour and believe me it did not disappoint. While I was growing I used to go with my dad to ball games and I remembered seeing Roberto at bat. He was an outstanding player. I was blown away by the fact that this museum is not strictly devoted to Roberto himself but brings into play some of the other baseball notables of his day including Bill Mazerowski and Dick Grout to name a couple. Much of the collectibles were donated by his family but I saw a couple making a donation of their own. Although you are not permitted to touch anything photography is highly recommended and using your cell phone is sufficient. Your tour starts in the old "garage" of the fire station where you can still see one of the poles used by the firemen of their day. There is a replica of the Forbes Field scoreboard on the famous world series day when Bill Mazerowski hit that 3 run homer to win the series against the NY Yankees. Born in Puerto Rico, the custom is that a person's full name included the mother's maiden name at the end. His full name therefore was Roberto Clemente Walker. We got to learn a little about his military years and were free on own after the tour to take an in depth look at any of the memorabilia and ask questions. Relics, chairs, benches, and placards from both the old Forbes Field that sits now on the Oakland Pitt Campus and Three Rivers Stadium that was demolished to create Heinz Field are still there. Perhaps one of the saddest relics was a small piece of the plane carrying Clemente on New Year's Eve when he made that charitable journey which resulted in his death. However, the photographs of not only him but other great notables of his day really blew me away. They also have a trading "card" collection carefully persevered which you would have found in gum, cereal boxes or others things that were popular years ago. I loved the original bench signed by Bill Mazerowski and Dick Groat. There were also photos of his wedding day. We also got to see his 1961 cleats and the 1971 World series home plate. the back room is called the Manny Sanguillen rooms but it holds trophies and collections dating back to other notable players such as Willie Stargell. Among which is his World series pennant trophy. The 2nd floor is accessed by two staircases. The building has no elevators. Upstairs is where the firemen lived and where Duane Reider has his photography studio. Among the things you will see here is 1971 collection of Pirate team bats, Clemente's 1961 Silver bat award, the last bat he ever used along with the last uniform worn, and some of the other teams star players of the day that proved a challenge for him. I was extremely impressed with a nation's flag laid out that had sport's member's autographs on it in the main room. A sign next to it tells you the names. Throughout the entire tour the number 21 came into play whether it was measuring a ceiling beam or something else devoted to his life. Clemente's jersey number was 21. I also learned he didn't like to be called "Bob." There's so much more but at the end there is a small gift shop where you can buy Tees and books.Other items are available online including prints. I did ask about weekend tours for the working and yes they can be arranged. Contact Elizabeth Harrison either by phone or email. The Clemente Museum is next door to Alida's Woodfire Cucina where you can stop for a bite. As I noted previously that restaurant owns the part of the private parking lot used by the museum. This museum is one of Pittsburgh's hidden gems and if you have a baseball lover in your house then this is the place to go. I purchased a book on his life and believe me will cherish it for years to come. read more

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Full disclosure: Roberto Clemente was my childhood hero so I am 100% fully biased. Group tour of about 15 people. Our guide did a thoughtful, professional job sharing history/unique stories of Clemente, his family, friends and other athletes/firehouse history. Items are professionally displayed though some could use brighter lighting to fully enjoy. Please note: to enjoy the upstairs, guests must negotiate stairs. That said, the main floor alone is worth the visit. The stories about Clemente tell us about his humanistic views and actions as much or even more than his baseball accomplishments. For me, a remarkable emotional experience hearing these stories and rekindling so many memories. This museum merits support of baseball fans, for sure, but the remarkable story of Clemente's life can be appreciated by young and old. read more

Such an amazing museum, filled with rich history. Gary, our volunteer tour guide was amazing! Highly recommend making this stop! read more

Great collection of memorabilia and artifacts from Clemente's life as well as some for Josh Gibson and more. Great tour guides that give an engaging tour and detail what you see. Highly recommend to all baseball fans and those interested in history read more

Love this place! Awesome space for an event! Former fire houses make great museums! Lots of natural light comes into this amazingly historic location. The Clemente photos are priceless. Their collection is huge. You are really able to connect with Clemente as a player, a father, and as a human being. The photos really tell a good story and are well preserved. Love that there are different levels and that you can see so much. Totally encourage others to enjoy! read more

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A great way to learn about the legendary baseball player and humanitarian Roberto Clemente. The tours are guided but they offer a wealth of information so I highly recommend them. I was going to wait for an open house but glad I was patient and booked the tour. The price of the tour is reasonable but I'd love to see a tour and wine tasting combo. There's a winery next door and if the two were combined then you could really spend half a day there and learn a ton of new things. I love the way they pay tribute to other baseball greats like Josh Gibson, Homestead Grays and Honus Wagner. The memorabilia is very unique and the location is perfect. They have free parking and are close to many restaurants and shops along Butler Street. I know they rely on word of mouth so I'm here to tell you this is a great tour for everyone. Research projects for students, family visiting or locals looking to rediscover Pittsburgh they have something for everyone. read more

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This is such a beautiful space! I'd passed by here on so many occasions but had never peeked inside. Half of the reason might be because I'm not an insane baseball fan, but still, I learned you don't necessarily need to be to come in! It's an old firehouse and they're restored it spectacularly. I could imagine having a small wedding or party here easily. That's why I popped in finally. It's interesting to check out all the memorabilia and artifacts they've collected from Roberto Clemente's career and even just baseball artifacts in general. If you're a baseball fan, you 100% have to stop in and check it out! If you're not, but maybe looking for a unique space to host an event, this should be on your list to check out! read more

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This place was amazing. Our tour guide was amazing charismatic. Energetic, knows the history and then some about baseball. Loves Roberto Clemente and everything he did in his era. The museum is beautiful. The memorabilia beautifully done. Don't forget to do reservations before going/ is only guided tour. Also you have to ring the doorbell to get in. They offer military discount. Is an hour tour. We were so lucky to see Roberto Clementes Orange Dodge charger vehicle it is only going to be at the museum for three more weeks. This place is a must if you love baseball and it's history. read more

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Anyone a fan of baseball This is a must go they have done amazing job .. baseball fans don't miss it Also they have wine seller and sell it Was good History History read more

We went to the Clemente Museum as a Christmas gift for my dad and it did not disappoint! Vince was a personable and knowledgeable tour guide and it was enjoyable for the entire family, not just our baseball fans. read more

Amazing place. Great job to the entire team honoring Clemente. A must see place when in Pittsburgh. Rick is the tour guide you want. I will definitely come back again. Engine 25 wine and cheese shop is the icing on the cake. Great team there as well. read more