Museums & Attractions
If your thing is art, science or even dentistry, there's a museum in Baltimore for you.
Historic Ships
Baltimore's historic ships--everything fom Civil War-era tall ship to a World War II sub--all have a story to tell. Most are floating museums that are open to the public.
Baltimore's historic ships--everything fom Civil War-era tall ship to a World War II sub--all have a story to tell. Most are floating museums that are open to the public.
Baltimore Art Museums
A guide to Baltimore's diverse art attractions and museums.
A guide to Baltimore's diverse art attractions and museums.
National Aquarium in Baltimore – Visitors Guide
The Inner Harbor's top attraction, the National Aquarium in Baltimore is a must-see for all who visit and live here.
The Inner Harbor's top attraction, the National Aquarium in Baltimore is a must-see for all who visit and live here.
American Visionary Art Museum
American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is a unique Baltimore attraction. The museum is dedicated to the work of self-taught artists.
American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is a unique Baltimore attraction. The museum is dedicated to the work of self-taught artists.
The Walters Art Museum
The Walters Art Museum in Mount Vernont is one of Baltimore's treasures. The Walters' trove of Italian paintings is one of the best in the United States. Now free to the public, the Baltimore art museum offers family fun events, tours and lectures.
The Walters Art Museum in Mount Vernont is one of Baltimore's treasures. The Walters' trove of Italian paintings is one of the best in the United States. Now free to the public, the Baltimore art museum offers family fun events, tours and lectures.
Port Discovery
Rated one of the country's top kids museums, Port Discovery (in the Power Plant near the Inner Harbor) offers hours of family fun for parents and children. Admission and location are among the important info in this profile of Port Discovery.
Rated one of the country's top kids museums, Port Discovery (in the Power Plant near the Inner Harbor) offers hours of family fun for parents and children. Admission and location are among the important info in this profile of Port Discovery.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum
The East Coast's largest museum dedicated to African-American history and culture is a short walk from the Inner Harbor.
The East Coast's largest museum dedicated to African-American history and culture is a short walk from the Inner Harbor.
Geppi's Entertainment Museum
Anyone who thinks that cartoon characters are strictly kid stuff has never been to the Geppi Entertainment Museum near the Inner Harbor, where you'll find just about any character from childhood including Superman, Batman, Charlie Chaplin, Hans Solo and many more. About.com's Guide to Collectibles profiles the museum.
Anyone who thinks that cartoon characters are strictly kid stuff has never been to the Geppi Entertainment Museum near the Inner Harbor, where you'll find just about any character from childhood including Superman, Batman, Charlie Chaplin, Hans Solo and many more. About.com's Guide to Collectibles profiles the museum.
The Baltimore Museum of Industry
Step back into the early days of a port city. Learn about all the industries Baltimore was built on.
Step back into the early days of a port city. Learn about all the industries Baltimore was built on.
U.S.S. Constellation
The last all-sail ship of the U.S. Navy now rests in Baltimore's Inner Harbor and is open as a museum.
The last all-sail ship of the U.S. Navy now rests in Baltimore's Inner Harbor and is open as a museum.
Baltimore Maritime Museum
Four separate sites in the Inner Harbor -- a lighthouse and three historic ships -- make up this museum. Tickets can be purchased at a kiosk near the Baltimore Aquarium or at the U.S.S. Constellation.
Four separate sites in the Inner Harbor -- a lighthouse and three historic ships -- make up this museum. Tickets can be purchased at a kiosk near the Baltimore Aquarium or at the U.S.S. Constellation.
Fire Museum of Maryland
This Baltimore County museum in Lutherville includes displays fire-fighting apparatus from 1806 to 1957 including more than 50 rigs.
This Baltimore County museum in Lutherville includes displays fire-fighting apparatus from 1806 to 1957 including more than 50 rigs.
The Babe Ruth Museum
Come see the Baltimore's version of the House That Ruth Built. OK, it's actually just the house where he was born, but it's now a shrine to the paceball legend.
Come see the Baltimore's version of the House That Ruth Built. OK, it's actually just the house where he was born, but it's now a shrine to the paceball legend.
National Museum of Denistry
Yes, George Washington's wooden choppers are really here along other permanent and rotating dental exhibits.
Yes, George Washington's wooden choppers are really here along other permanent and rotating dental exhibits.
The Maryland Historical Society
Acting as the keeper of Maryland history, the Society is the state's oldest cultural institution. Located in Mount Vernon, the museum collects, preserves, and interprets materials reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage.
Acting as the keeper of Maryland history, the Society is the state's oldest cultural institution. Located in Mount Vernon, the museum collects, preserves, and interprets materials reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage.
Hampton National Historic Site
Hampton National Historic Site, just north of Towson, tells the story of people -- enslaved African Americans, indentured servants, industrial and agricultural workers, and owners. Its centerpieces Hampton Mansion, reopened after a $3.3 million, three-year renovation project.
Hampton National Historic Site, just north of Towson, tells the story of people -- enslaved African Americans, indentured servants, industrial and agricultural workers, and owners. Its centerpieces Hampton Mansion, reopened after a $3.3 million, three-year renovation project.
Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum
The Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum on Fells Point's waterfront demonstrates the craft of African-American shipbuilders as well as tells the story of two remarkable men.
The Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum on Fells Point's waterfront demonstrates the craft of African-American shipbuilders as well as tells the story of two remarkable men.
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum
Near Ellicott City, though in Baltimore County, this museum details the life of 18th-century African-american scientist Benjamin Banneker.
Near Ellicott City, though in Baltimore County, this museum details the life of 18th-century African-american scientist Benjamin Banneker.
Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson University
The Towson University museum's mission is to promotes the art and culture of Asia through programming designed for students, faculty, artists, the local community and the state of Maryland.
The Towson University museum's mission is to promotes the art and culture of Asia through programming designed for students, faculty, artists, the local community and the state of Maryland.