Not something worth traveling any distance for, but something interesting to look at while waiting around at the mall. There is a little video playing and a hallway full of Marris/Baseball items. But it is FREE. :)
A sweet little museum in a shopping mall in Fargo, dedicated to a man who seemed like a really great guy and a great ball player. Well laid out and presented, with videos as well. Open whenever the mall is open (even before the stores are open) and available for anyone, just like Roger wanted it.
Definitely worth a trip -- view the film (about 45 minutes) all about his life. Outside in the showcases are bats, signed baseballs, trophies, etc. Learned a lot about this remarkable modest man.
Well it's located in a mail downtown. It's small, but the film dedicated to is life and career is Worth to be seen. The rest is behind a glass window. You learn a few thing from a great baseball player. Personal note what a bad thing that is still not a baseball hall of fame !!!!
stuck away in a corner of the mall that is not used much, you would not notice it unless you were looking for it, small, set back area. Definately not worth the visit unless you are a huge Roger Maris affectionato. Even then I think you would be disappointed.
This is great for sports fans - a free exhibit of Roger Maris memorabilia and so well presented. easy access during mall hours at West Acres shopping mall. highly recommend this.
This is a small museum in a shopping mall but it is worth the trip. It is very well organized and presented. Our whole family liked it. You leave there with the feeling that Roger Maris was truly a good and decent person,not just a great baseball player. We also made to the trip to his grave site which was also worth the time.
We visited on Friday, September 12, 2014. This is located in a regional mall, West Acres. There is an entrance on the south and east side, "Maris Entrance". This is a free attraction.I was a boy when Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961. At that time we had no professional team to watch so we followed the Yankees.There is a small "theater" with genuine baseball stadium seats and a large flat screen television. There are various documentary-like videos that last about 4 or 5 minutes and then a different one will start in about 30 seconds. I could have stayed all day!Then there is an entire wall along the mall corridor with Roger Maris memorabilia: baseballs, trophies, photos, newspaper and magazine stories, etc. I really think you need well over an hour to look at and read everything. This brought back a lot of memories!
Visited the mall for after Christmas and stopped at the museum. The exhibit is free and I enjoy sitting in the little theater watching the Roger Maris movie. A great addition to the mall.
Worth the trip especially if you are a baseball person. We watched the film and viewed the displays. It was a Saturday afternoon at the mall and noisy. It was difficult to hear the film. Try going at a more quiet time.