The Jackie Robinson Foundation

The Jackie Robinson Foundation JRF offers scholarships, mentoring & leadership development opportunities for minority students and

JRF provides generous four–year college scholarships in conjunction with a comprehensive set of skills and opportunities to disadvantaged students of color to ensure their success in college and to develop their leadership potential. JRF's hands–on, four–year program includes peer and professional mentoring, internship placement, extensive leadership training, international travel and community service options, the conveyance of practical life skills, and a myriad of networking opportunities. JRF's strategic combination of financial assistance and support services results consistently in a nearly 100% college graduation rate. JRF is engaged currently in building the Jackie Robinson Museum to educate and inspire visitors of all generations around Jackie Robinson’s courageous achievements both on and off the field.

October 8, 1953–Birmingham Police Commissioner Bull Connor bars Jackie Robinson’s integrated barnstorming team from ta...
10/08/2026

October 8, 1953–Birmingham Police Commissioner Bull Connor bars Jackie Robinson’s integrated barnstorming team from taking the field in an exhibition game.

Robinson chooses to play the game without the three white players on his team, a decision which he later regrets after being criticized in the Birmingham World, a local Black newspaper.

Photo: Pennant from Jackie Robinson’s 1953-54 barnstorming tour. Jackie Robinson Museum, gift of Rick Levy.

Step onto the field and slide into history with Robinson’s Readers! Join a museum educator at the St. George Library Cen...
10/07/2026

Step onto the field and slide into history with Robinson’s Readers! Join a museum educator at the St. George Library Center NEXT Wednesday, October 14 at 3:30 PM for an inspiring library story time celebrating the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson!

Explore kid-friendly museum objects connected to the story and stick around after to make a fun paper craft to take home!

Designed for children ages 4-7 and their grown-ups!

🎟️ Free for all participants
📍St. George Library Center | 5 Central Avenue, Staten Island

Link in bio for details.

ACCESS JRM: Sensory-Friendly Hours are happening this weekend - Sunday, October 11, 1-3PM✅ Reduced crowds✅ Quieter galle...
10/06/2026

ACCESS JRM: Sensory-Friendly Hours are happening this weekend - Sunday, October 11, 1-3PM

✅ Reduced crowds
✅ Quieter galleries
✅ KultureCity sensory bags available to all

Share with family, friends, and anyone you know who may benefit from a sensory-friendly Museum experience!

📍 Jackie Robinson Museum | 75 Varick Street, NYC
🎟️ Get your tickets at the link in bio.

Come celebrate Open House New York Weekend at the Jackie Robinson Museum with a FREE Community Day designed for visitors...
10/05/2026

Come celebrate Open House New York Weekend at the Jackie Robinson Museum with a FREE Community Day designed for visitors of all ages!

Discover Jackie Robinson’s New York through special museum tours, test your knowledge with “42” Trivia, tackle our Digital Scavenger Hunt, create art, and help build a map of Jackie’s NYC.

There’s something for everyone!

📅 Saturday, October 17 | 11AM - 3PM
🎟️ FREE! Reserve your tickets in advance or Drop-Ins Welcome!

We are proud partners of Open House New York! Visit us and 300+ places opening up during the festival. Learn more at ohny.org/festival

Link in bio for additional details.

October 4, 1955–Jackie Robinson and the Brooklyn Dodgers win their only World Series in Brooklyn, defeating the New Yo...
10/04/2026

October 4, 1955–Jackie Robinson and the Brooklyn Dodgers win their only World Series in Brooklyn, defeating the New York Yankees in seven games. 23-year-old Johnny Podres pitches a complete-game shutout and wins the World Series MVP award.

🗽 How well do you know Jackie Robinson’s New York?From his playing days at Ebbets Field to his decades of engagement in ...
10/02/2026

🗽 How well do you know Jackie Robinson’s New York?

From his playing days at Ebbets Field to his decades of engagement in Harlem, Jackie Robinson’s story is deeply connected to the people and places of New York City.

During our FREE Open House New York Community Day, explore those connections with gallery tours, games, and interactive activities.

📅 Saturday, October 17 | 11 AM–6 PM
🎉 Special activities until 3 PM
📍 Jackie Robinson Museum, 75 Varick St.
🎟️ FREE — reserve your tickets!

We are proud partners of Open House New York! Visit us and 300+ places opening up during the festival. Learn more at ohny.org/festival


10/01/2026

Step onto the field and slide into history with Robinson’s Readers! Join a museum educator at various NYPL branches throughout the fall for an inspiring library story time celebrating the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson!

Explore kid-friendly museum objects connected to the story and stick around after to make a fun paper craft to take home!

Designed for children ages 4-7 and their grown-ups!

🗓️October dates and locations - all programs begin at 3:30!
📍 Wed, Oct 14 at St. George Library Center, Staten Island
📍 Tues, Oct 20 at Clason’s Point Library, The Bronx
📍 Wed, Oct 28 at Morningside Heights, Manhattan

Link in bio for details.

09/30/2026

Find out what teachers are saying about Jackie Robinson Museum Education Programs! 📣

Fall field trips are open for booking at jackierobinsonmuseum.org!

⚾Field Trips for Grades 1-12!
🔎 View one-of-a-kind artifacts and investigate primary sources!
💻 Online classroom resources - videos, FAQs, research resources, and more!
🪙Reduced fees for Title I Schools to ensure access for all

Link in bio for details.

September 29, 1939–Jackie Robinson makes his debut for UCLA’s football team in front of 60,000 fans at the Los Angeles...
09/29/2026

September 29, 1939–Jackie Robinson makes his debut for UCLA’s football team in front of 60,000 fans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Robinson and the Bruins defeat the all-white Texas Christian University squad by a score of 6 to 2.

September 28, 1955–In the top of the eighth inning of Game 1 of the World Series, with the Dodgers down 6 to 4, Robins...
09/28/2026

September 28, 1955–In the top of the eighth inning of Game 1 of the World Series, with the Dodgers down 6 to 4, Robinson broke for home plate and barely beat Yankee catcher Yogi Berra’s tag. Though the Dodgers would lose the game, Robinson’s steal provided the spark the Dodgers needed to rally back and win their first championship.

Address

75 Varick Street
New York, NY
10013

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12122908600

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