





Children's Museums
Roger Maris Museum
📍 3902 13th Ave S #3717, Fargo, ND 58103🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–6 PM |
About Roger Maris Museum
Shrine to Yankees slugger & Fargo native. Museum with videos & memorabilia tracing the career of the famed NY Yankees outfielder & slugger. Roger Maris agreed to have this museum built only on the condition that it remain free to the public, as he did not feel it was right to capitalize on his success. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 152 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Sports Museum
- Subject
- Roger Maris, 1961 home run record holder
- Admission
- Free
- Location
- West Acres Shopping Center, Fargo, North Dakota
- Highlights
- Historic Yankee Stadium seats, replica locker and monument, artifact displays
💡 Did You Know?
- Roger Maris agreed to have this museum built only on the condition that it remain free to the public, as he did not feel it was right to capitalize on his success
- The museum features actual Yankee Stadium seats from the Maris era in its video viewing room, allowing visitors to watch historic footage while sitting in authentic stadium seating
- The museum displays all 61 home runs from Roger Maris's record-breaking 1961 season, marked with individual pennants
- The museum was originally built in 1984 and remodeled in 2003, and is accessible to over 7,000,000 annual visitors to West Acres Shopping Center
- The museum held the home run record for over 60 years until Aaron Judge broke it in 2022, making it a historic milestone in baseball
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan for approximately 30 minutes to view the entire museum, including watching the looped video from the Yankee Stadium seats. This makes it perfect for a quick stop while shopping at West Acres Mall.
- The museum is located along a mall corridor rather than in a separate building, making it highly accessible and easy to find near the Aquarium Court entrance. The glass-enclosed design means you can spot it while walking through the mall.
- Completely free admission with no membership required. Roger Maris himself insisted there be no charge to visitors, making this an excellent value-add during any mall visit to Fargo.
- Don't miss the small theater area with actual Yankee Stadium seats from the Maris era where you can watch a looped documentary about Roger's career and his historic 1961 season.
- The museum is accessible whenever West Acres Mall is open, making it convenient to visit during any shopping trip. All ages are welcome, and the compact size makes it ideal for families with young children who have limited attention spans.
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