Celebrate the fun of baseball during Batter Up Weekend at The Strong museum on Saturday and Sunday, October 10 & 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn about the museum's ball python Wiffle during live presentations with the museum’s biologist at 11 a.m. and noon. Say hello and meet Rochester Red Wings mascot Spikes from 12:30 p.m.to 1:30 p.m. Tip your hat to the 100th anniversary of the Negro Baseball Leagues, learn from local historian Jeff Klein and his family, and view memorabilia from the Negro Baseball Leagues from his collection. Discover local beep baseball with the Rochester Pioneers, a beep baseball team for blind and visually impaired athletes from children to seniors, and view equipment used in the sport.
Then check out the Big League Fun exhibit, now open in the Fidelis Care Gallery. Learn about the science and math concepts behind the game with engaging hands-on activities for all ages. Give play-by-play based on real game clips, create your own baseball card, interview players and fans using green-screen technology, test your baseball knowledge with trivia questions, and more.
