Plan your visit or become a member today! Speak Out! Student Poster exhibit now on view.
What makes an athlete activist?
Investigate the intersections between sports, race, and politics through the example of Jackie Robinson in this interactive program rich with meaningful discussion, one-of-a-kind artifacts, and primary source analysis. Trace the evolution of Jackie Robinson’s approach to athlete activism through his youth in Pasadena, barrier-breaking baseball career, and his post-baseball career as a civil rights activist, community-minded entrepreneur, strategic political operative, and vocal media figure. Wrap up by connecting Robinson’s actions and strategy to athlete activists at the forefront of social change today and empower teens to join the conversation around today’s pressing issues.
SUBMIT INQUIRY TO PILOTBe the first to experience this all-new program! We’re looking for high school groups to try out this program between October and December 2025. We’ll reduce the program fee and only ask for your thoughtful feedback in return!
The program is designed with grades 10-12 in mind, but we’re open to hearing from you even if you are working with a slightly different population (i.e. 8th-9th graders or college classes), especially if you think the program content is a great fit for your group! Also, it’s not just for school classes – ask about scheduling a visit for your sports team, enrichment program, teen interns, etc.
Submit the inquiry form and we’ll get back to you to schedule your visit. If we aren’t able to accommodate all inquiries during the pilot phase, you’ll have the first chance to book the program once it’s “official” as a regularly scheduled field trip.
The content of the program intersects with US History and Civics and courses on topics such as Sports and Society, Civil Rights Activism, and African American History. The primary source analysis and interpretation embedded in the program supports Common Core standards for literacy in History and Social Studies.
ONGOING
SELF-GUIDED • YEAR-ROUND
Grades 5-12 • 60-75 MIN
Educators and students, visit the Jackie Robinson Museum for a unique look at the life and legacy of American hero, Jackie Robinson, as an athlete, activist, citizen, businessman, and family man.
ONGOING
FIELD TRIP • SEPT - JUNE
Grades 2-12 • 90 Min
Explore Jackie Robinson’s core leadership traits and how he used them on and off the baseball field in this interactive, inquiry-based program.
ONGOING
FIELD TRIP • YEAR-ROUND
Ages 6-13 / Grades 1-6 • 60-80 min
Join a museum educator for a guided, interactive museum tour introducing participants to American icon Jackie Robinson through one-of-a-kind artifacts, dynamic interactive media, and rich historical content.
