Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum & Baseball Library

We enjoyed this Museum. It is only open one day of the week for a few hours. Therefore it’s pretty popular. We had to wait in line for an hour and a half before entering. Once you get in, an older gentleman gave a talk about Shoeless Joe, how he got his name, and his life. This area also serves as a gift shop and has a re-creation of the liquor store Joe owned, complete with antique cash register and backdrop (photo op). Next, you walk up a ramp to his original house, which is pretty cool. There is the kitchen, and bathroom, living room, and some bedrooms, One of the bedrooms is set up like a locker room. There are a lot of paper memorabilia in that room in a metal drawer unit. You might miss these, so be sure to take time to look in the drawers. On the walls throughout the house are some very interesting newspaper articles, pictures and memorabilia. There was also a gentleman upstairs who was able to answer questions.
Arrive early, as there is a long wait in line. They only allow about a dozen in ever 20-30 minutes. While waiting, a museum worker was outside who knew baseball and “fielded” all sorts of questions and also just enjoyed listening to baseball comments. He was knowledgeable. The museum is free and I believe all the workers are volunteers. Pretty sweet operation under those circumstances. We wondered if this tour could be run been more efficiently so one would not have to wait so long outside in the line. One suggestion is perhaps for them to do a video introduction for people to watch while waiting in line. The man in the first room could give that video introduction as he was very animated and enjoyable to listen to. People could watch that outside while they’re waiting in line. If there was no line at a particular time, then allowing people to enter directly for a live talk would work. I liked learning about Shoeless Joe Jackson and his life. The sad part for me is that while completely cleared from charges of fixing a game in the World Series, the commissioner went back on his word and did not allow Joe and the other 7 players to play again. “What could have been” is left to the imagination of others.

I only had a short time to visit by myself but I had a personal tour guide who was passionate and knowledgeable and I learned a lot. I’m very interested in learning more now.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the museum. So much history in the house he once lived in.

A must stop for any baseball fan or anyone interested in history. Plus it's free, but I donated some cash. The docents are very knowledgeable on the subject matter. And questions are encouraged. It's also within walking distance of Main Street with many shops and restaurants. An added bonus with a minor league baseball within the same block.

This museum stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Shoeless Joe Jackson. It offers a comprehensive and immersive experience for everyone, allowing them to explore the life and career of this legendary baseball player and gain a deeper appreciation for the sport's history. Whether you are a die-hard baseball fan, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about one of the game's most intriguing figures, a visit to this museum and library is sure to be a memorable and enriching experience!

This museum is a must-see! The personal tour is a must as well! This museum is well-curated. Shoeless Joe Jackson has a great story to tell and this museum tells it well. Greenville is a great City too!

This museum is really the definition of a hidden gem. We only found it by chance on a local map walking along the Reedy River and luckily for us it was open when we were in town. Although the hours seem very limited the museum is small enough to be a 30-45 minute stop. The guide working the museum was EXTREMELY knowledgeable about every aspect of Joe Jackson's life and provided a ton of information. Admission is free but I highly encourage a donation to help this great little musuem preserve the story of one of the greats.

It's great that they preserved his house And the volunteers there are very knowledgeable.

An absolute must visit for every baseball fan. They have an amazing amount of items once owned by Joe Jackson, the greatest hitter who ever lived. Pretty sizable library full of numerous baseball books. The museum is in the last house that he had lived in. Really nice little gift shop in what was his second bedroom. Items aren't super expensive either. I spent several amazing hours there

Really nice little house museum that tells the story of one of baseball's best hitters. The house has lots of period photos and is furnished as it was when Joe and Kate lived here. Friendly volunteers. You can get a guided tour or just stroll through yourself. The guided tour was great. If you like baseball, this is a place you shouldn't miss.

I've always wanted to stop by here and I finally had the opportunity to this afternoon. Our tour guide was great and we learned a lot about Shoeless Joe's life. It was our docent's first tour, but it certainly didn't seem like it. We had a great time and I'd definitely recommend taking the time to check it out!

Man that worked there, gave us a tour. We weren't expecting that. It made it so much better experience. He was so knowledgeable, friendly, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. It said donations appreciated and to be honest I'm a cheap skate. I wasn't going to donate. Friend and I donated $10. Well worth it. Thank you

Wow, it was an amazing experience for myself!!! I grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago and have been a life long White Sox fan. I happened to be in S.C. for a Billy Strings concerts and had free time. Drove to Greenville, found reasonable neighborhood parking during a baseball game being played at Drive stadium right next to Joe Jackson's house. Got there a couple of hours before closing and the fantastic people who volunteer their time to give private tours of the Jackson house turned museum gave me extra time to geek out how much of a fan I am of Joe Jackson. It was a dream come true!!! I still need to contact them to make a donation, because all I had at the time was $20 and the gentleman wouldn't take it. Everyone I met was so kind, and the weather was amazing!!!

Great little attraction in the heart of Greenville. It's free to visit (donations are appreciated), and I'd highly recommend using one of their tour guides. The house itself can be toured on your own, but it's much more worth it and easier to get a full picture with a tour guide. Ours was incredibly knowledgeable, even when my husband asked kind of off-the-wall questions. Took about an hour to fully experience it, and I'd highly recommend it if you're in the area. I was a bit hesitant to visit because I'm not a die-hard baseball fan, but I still found it so interesting and well worth it!

Wonderful! Docents were helpful and very knowledgeable.

Fantastic piece of baseball history. Staff is very friendly. Exhibits are well done and very informative.

The volunteers were so helpful and knowledgeable. They are only open 10-2 on Saturdays but, it's a must for baseball fans.

Was an AWESOME experience! ANY baseball fan would enjoy this!

My wife and I visited the SJJ museum yesterday and what an interesting visit.
I was very impressed with the layout and all the memorabilia but most impressive was Dan Wallach’s presentation of the museum and all his knowledge about Joe Jackson. We now know more about this spot in sports history .
It was 90 + minutes well spent. My wife and I enjoyed the tour so much we plan to take all our guests to enjoy a great part of Greenville history.
Thank you Dan !
Bill and Linda Pickel

Really enjoyed the tour of Joe Jackson's house. This is the last placed he lived. It was moved over near Fluor Field. Lots of nice pictures of his life. I wasn't expecting it to be this nice inside. Too many things to mention. Anyone who likes baseball should visit the museum. Very tastefully done.
There is no charge to visit.