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College Baseball Hall of Fame plans permanent home at Prairie Fire Museum; preview center and interactive exhibits planned
Summary
The College Baseball Foundation described plans to establish the College Baseball Hall of Fame within the Prairie Fire Museum in Overland Park, using roughly 9,000 sq. ft. to display memorabilia, interactive exhibits and virtual batting bays; staff aim to begin build‑out in late 2025 with a 2026 opening.
A representative of the College Baseball Foundation told the committee the organization selected Overland Park and the Prairie Fire Museum to host the College Baseball Hall of Fame after a national site search. The foundation said the Prairie Fire Museum provides roughly 9,000 square feet of museum‑ready space and that Populous has been selected as the architectural firm to design the Hall of Fame build‑out.
The foundation described a mix of static memorabilia, rotating exhibits, an immersive “Clubhouse Theater,” a tunnel feature leading into a circular Hall of Fame with bronze baseball markers for inductees and a Hall of Fame showcase that highlights the most recent class. The foundation also announced a partnership with a company that provides virtual batting bays (a Topgolf‑style experience) that will be included in the Hall of Fame footprint and available for public play and private events.
The presenter said the organization has begun schematic design with construction anticipated to start by the end of 2025 and a planned opening in 2026. The foundation is operating a temporary preview center in the Prairie Fire space and is hosting a public gala/induction event (Night of Champions) at the Overland Park Marriott in February. Committee members expressed enthusiastic support and noted potential partnerships with local recreational providers and tourism efforts.
The presenter said the foundation will continue community outreach, finalize sponsorship and retail plans, and coordinate programming for youth and visiting tournament audiences.
