Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum
Type: Free Attractions, Museums, Sightseeing
10Best Says
"Shoeless" Joe Jackson, a celebrated baseball player of the early 1900s and a Greenville native, gained renewed fame in the movie, Field of Dreams. And in 2006, the home where he lived and died was... Read More
"Shoeless" Joe Jackson, a celebrated baseball player of the early 1900s and a Greenville native, gained renewed fame in the movie, Field of Dreams. And in 2006, the home where he lived and died was moved to a new spot, across from Fluor Field. It became a museum dedicated to telling his story and commemorating his career and title as "The World's Greatest Slugger." You'll also find a library of books about baseball and its role in American culture, located in the former trophy room.
Hours:
- Sat 10am-2pm
Admissions:
- Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Maggie Tuten Tyner
Editor
- Best Attractions & Activities: "Make an appointment for a tour, Monday through Friday. They make the experience so much more enjoyable."
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: You don't have to know anything about Shoeless Joe Jackson to appreciate this museum. It's a great stop for anyone who enjoys baseball.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
10Best Editors
Greenville Local Expert
- Free Things to Do: "This makes a great stop before going to a Greenville Drive game at adjacent Fluor Field."
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: The Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum offers a lot of neat history and even docent-led tours – all for free.
