Baltimore, MD
Best Museums (Attractions & Activities)
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American Visionary Art Museum |
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800 Key Hwy, Baltimore 21230 • 410-244-1900
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FEDERAL HILL. This is a most interesting and unusual place thanks to its unique premise: It is the only museum in the country restricted to works by self-taught artists. Six interior galleries are organized by theme inside this renovated warehouse, and a stroll through a lovely sculpture garden dotted with wildflowers enhances your visit. The renowned Joy America Café is on-site. |
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User Rating: 10
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum |
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901 W Pratt St, Baltimore 21223-2699 • 410-752-2490
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DOWNTOWN. Following the collapse of its roundhouse roof in a snowstorm, the B&O Museum may have remained closed forever. But through perseverance and hard work, not only did the museum reopen, but it got better. The beautiful roundhouse is thoroughly renovated and showcases an amazing variety of interactive exhibits, plus a number of historic engines and some fascinating railroad equipment. A must see for railroad buffs, the museum was not only the first of its kind admitted to the Smithsonian Affiliates program, it was the first in Maryland to do so as well. Souvenirs, videos, books and clothing are available at the gift shop, and there is a café as well. |
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Baltimore Museum of Art |
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10 Art Museum Dr, Baltimore 21218 • 410-396-7100
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NORTH BALTIMORE. Located near Johns Hopkins University, this museum is home to a number of impressive works by respected artists such as Matisse, Picasso, Monet, Cézanne, Gauguin and van Gogh. In addition to the extensive permanent collection of 18th and 19th century American art, a large area of 16 galleries is brimming with one of the country's best collections of 20th-century Post-Impressionistic pieces. |
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Baltimore Museum of Industry |
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1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore 21230 • 410-727-4808
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SOUTH BALTIMORE. Offering a glimpse of the past, the museum has displays that recreate various workshops from America's history, showcasing American industrial advances. Numerous fields are represented, including blacksmithing, sewing, factory work, printing and communications. The diversity of the information is remarkable, and there are hands-on activities for the young and the young at heart. |
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George Peabody Library |
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17 E Mount Vernon Pl, Baltimore 21202 • 410-659-8179
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MT VERNON. Known for its elegant decor, with black and white marble floors, gold leaf, and dramatic skylights, the George Peabody Library is equally impressive for its non-circulating collection of rare books and maps. Part of John Hopkins University's Sheridan Libraries Special Collections, the library has an array of mostly 18th and 19th century writings, and is open to the public for reading, research, and browsing, and for private functions.
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Great Blacks in Wax Museum |
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1601-03 E North Ave, Baltimore 21213 • 410-563-6416
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MT VERNON. This wax museum is the first of its kind to pay homage to African-American history in the US. The museum showcases wax likenesses of many fictional heroes as well as historical figures of African-American heritage. Special events are often held in conjunction with Black History Month in February. |
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Jewish Museum of Maryland |
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15 Lloyd St, Baltimore 21202 • 410-732-6400
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DOWNTOWN. Listed as the largest Jewish museum in the US, this museum offers a wide variety of Jewish artifacts, some of which are permanent exhibits and some of which are on loan from community members. Guests also get an up-close look at two fully restored synagogues, the Lloyd Street and Bnai Israel. The range of workshops includes offerings such as Children's Architectural Workshop and Women in Synagogue Life. |
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Maryland Historical Society |
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201 W Monument St, Baltimore 21201 • 410-685-3750
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MT VERNON. Founded over 150 years ago, this museum hosts the world's largest 19th-century American silver collection in addition to thousands of portraits, maps, prints and decorative arts items. One of the biggest draws is the original copy of the Star-Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key, which was written in Baltimore during the War of 1812. With 6.2 million books on the premises, this is a great place to do research on any aspect of Maryland's history. |
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Maryland Science Center |
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601 Light St, Baltimore 21230 • 410-685-2370
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INNER HARBOR. Hands-on science fun! Check out the massive T-Rex skeleton and a whole lot of other fossils, get an up-close look at the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem (complete with live turtles, crabs, and other marine critters), see gravity and electricity in action, ponder the Earth, outer space and the human body. Plus, you can catch an IMAX film and a planetarium show! Various ticket options are available, with or without an IMAX film. |
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Port Discovery |
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35 Market Pl Corner of Market and Lombard St, Baltimore 21202 • 410-727-8120
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INNER HARBOR. All ages will enjoy this "kid-powered" museum, which has turned a spacious former fish market into a wonderland of activity and education. Designed in collaboration with Walt Disney Imagineering, Port Discovery has tons of hands-on activities and exhibits focusing on everything from Egyptian history to modern technology. The KidWorks jungle gym is every kid's fantasy, with activities stretching all the way to the ceiling. A must for those traveling with children. |
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