2026 Baseball Hall of Fame and museum Training Program
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The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will host a training program in the summer of 2026,offering a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in museum operations and potentially qualify for curatorial roles. Applications are being accepted until Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
What the Training Entails
This hands-on training program will involve assisting with various museum operations, including projects planned during the summer months. Trainees will primarily support visitors, including elementary school students, within the museum’s library and during special events.
Key Program Details
- Schedule: Approximately July to August 2026
- Duration: Six days in principle, including one guidance day scheduled on a closed day (Monday) in June.
- Working Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (with a one-hour break), potentially extending to 6:00 PM on days with professional baseball games at the Tokyo Dome.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents via email to baseballlibrarystaff@gmail.com:
- Resume: Please include a recent photograph.
- Statement of Purpose: A report (approximately 600-800 characters) outlining your reasons for wanting to train at the baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Critically important Dates:
- Request Deadline: tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM
- Selection Process: Applicants will be selected based on their resume and statement of purpose. Approximately 10 trainees will be accepted.
Program costs and Logistics
- Training Fee: A 10,000 yen training fee will be collected on the first day of training (guidance day).
- Insurance: The museum does not provide accident or liability insurance for trainees. Participants are responsible for securing their own coverage through their university or personal insurance policies.
- certification: The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will provide certification of completion for the practical training, but will not evaluate trainee performance.
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact:
Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0004
TEL: 03-3811-3600
Email: baseballlibrarystaff@gmail.com
Contact Persons: Taku Kayane, Rinako Naganuma
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