Roger Maris Museum

The Roger Maris Museum is located in the West Acres Mall in Fargo, North Dakota. The museum is dedicated to the life and career of baseball great Roger Maris, who was born in Hibbing, Minnesota, and moved to Fargo with his family at the age of 10.

The museum features a variety of exhibits and artifacts, including a video room with historic footage, a replica of Roger's Yankee Stadium monument, and a replica of his 1961 locker. Visitors can also view displays and artifacts from Roger's youth and Major League playing days.

Roger Maris is remembered as a humble athlete who declined the idea of a museum in his honor, but eventually relented and requested that it be open to the public free of charge. The museum was originally created by Bob Smith, Jim McLaughlin, and American Legion Post No. 2, and was fully renovated by West Acres in 2003.

The museum is located in the Roger Maris Wing near the Aquarium Court at West Acres Shopping Center, and is visible and accessible to the public. More than 7,000,000 people visit West Acres every year, and the museum is a popular attraction for baseball fans and those interested in learning more about Roger Maris' life and career.

The Roger Maris Museum is a unique cultural attraction in Fargo, offering a glimpse into the life and career of a baseball legend. Visitors can learn about Roger's early life, his minor league career, and his time in the major leagues, as well as view artifacts and exhibits that showcase his achievements and legacy.