Rays Museum

The Rays Museum, located in the four Left Field alcoves on the Field Level, was created to highlight the history of the franchise since its inception. The museum features items that tell the story of the Tampa Bay Rays and Devil Rays, and each alcove will highlight distinct features of the organization’s history. Current exhibits include the club’s American League Championship seasons, the Devil Rays era, the Tampa Bay Rays Hall of Fame and more.

The Rays Museum continues to evolve over time to provide baseball fans a complete picture into the rich history of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Exhibits

Chasing Pennants
Chasing Pennants

The exhibit highlights the American League Championship seasons. It tells the story of the 2008 team that went from “worst-to-first,” shocking the American League on its way to its first AL pennant. The exhibit also highlights the 2020 team and its COVID-shortened season, as well as the historic run by Randy Arozarena.

Exhibit Features

  • 2020 and 2008 American League Championship trophies
  • Randy Arozarena game-used bat
  • Mike Brosseau helmet from 2020 ALDS Game 5
  • Game-used base from 2008 ALDS, signed by Evan Longoria
Hello, Big Leagues

For the first decade of its existence in Major League Baseball, the club was known as the Devil Rays. The exhibit shows the distinct Devil Rays uniforms and gear, detailing how the franchise changed its look early on. It also features items from the inaugural game and season, bringing fans back in time to when the team was first introduced to St. Petersburg.

Exhibit Features

  • Authentic Devil Rays-era uniforms
  • Toby Hall game-used and signed catcher’s gear
  • Ceremonial first-pitch ball from inaugural game
  • Draft cards from 1997 expansion draft
  • Ball and uniform signed by the 1998 team
Rays Cave
Rays Cave

The Rays have featured some of the most impactful players and personalities in the league. The Rays Cave highlights individuals such as Joe Maddon, Don Zimmer, Ben Zobrist and David Price by showcasing their awards, All-Star Game uniforms, road trip attire and promotional items to show how they impacted the franchise and its fans.

Exhibit Features

  • Joe Maddon-era “Brayser”
  • David Price AL Cy Young Award
  • Kevin Kiermaier Gold Glove Award
  • Dan Johnson and Evan Longoria bats and helmets from Game 162
Rays Baseball Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame Alcove

The Tampa Bay Rays Hall of Fame exhibits those in Rays history who have made an outstanding impact on the organization. In 2023, the inaugural Hall of Fame class was inducted during the Rays 25th anniversary season and includes Wade Boggs, Don Zimmer, and Carl Crawford whose clubhouse-like lockers display some of their most iconic memorabilia.

Exhibit Features

  • Wade Boggs game-used and signed bat
  • Don Zimmer commemorative jersey
  • Carl Crawford All-Star Game uniform
  • Wade Boggs authentic Devil Rays batting practice jacket

The Tampa Bay Rays are committed to preserving and celebrating the history of the Devil Rays and Rays through collecting, archiving and curating artifacts and stories which highlight the most important moments, people and players in the organization’s history.

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