About Us

Ybor City's diverse cultural beginnings are on display in the Tampa Baseball Museum, from the beginnings of baseball in Tampa, including the social clubs, through the Major Leagues. Learn how this beloved sport became the "universal language" of Tampa. 

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The museum is housed in the childhood home of Al Lopez, and is a passion project for the community. Originally located at 1210 E. 12th Avenue, the house was moved to its current location and with the generous support from FDOT, Hillsborough County, City of Tampa, and private donors, renovated to be a museum. 

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Owned and operated by the Ybor City Museum Society, the Tampa Baseball Museum at the Al Lopez House, is part of the Society’s mission to preserve, promote and celebrate the unique cultural heritage of Ybor City, one of only two National Historic Landmark Districts in Florida.

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Established in 1982, the Society has rebranded as the Ybor City Historical Society to further the mission of preserving Ybor City's history. Through tours of the Tampa Baseball Museum, special events, and the Rollin' Through History Mobile Museum, the Ybor City Historical Society offers the community accessible programming celebrating the diverse and unique culture of Ybor City.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Federal Tax ID No. 59-2274494, the Society depends on support from its grants, corporate sponsors and donors, members to help fund its programming and activities. Other sources of support include events, leasing of the historic casitas in the Centennial Park 19th Street Retail Area.

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Get involved to help ensure that our history is preserved for future generations and communicated to all who are interested in our rich cultural heritage.