Baltimore
has tons of art galleries, historic centers and museums for
your viewing pleasure. Categories range from the history
of the early settlers to the evolution of the railroad.
If you enjoy American culture there are also many museums
depicting the history of Baltimore as well as the progression
of the American history. Below we have highlighted some
of the great places for you to visit while you are here.
Historic
Sites & Museums in Baltimore
The B&O
Railroad Museum - is dedicated to the preservation and
interpretation of American railroading through the history and
stories of the B&O Railroad, the C&O Railway, the
Western Maryland Railway, and the railroads of the mid-Atlantic
region. The museum is committed to exploring the broader social,
economic, political and cultural issues associated with a
technological industry that touched every aspect of American
life. Through programming and exhibitions, the B&O Railroad
Museum seeks to explore many new facets of American railroading
and offer a wide range of experiences to its visitors. The
B&O Railroad Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. except Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day,
New Years Eve, and New Years Day. Phone: 410-752-2464
Babe Ruth
Museum - A national historic site, the Babe Ruth Museum's
exhibits feature Babe Ruth, the Baltimore Orioles, and regional
baseball. Just a long fly ball from Camden Yards, perfect for
parties and events. Phone: 410-727-1539
The Baltimore
Museum of Industry - will help you discover the history
of one of the nation's greatest industrial cities...Visit our
waterfront location at the Inner Harbor. Step into our recreated
workshops and experience interactive Exhibits and Artifacts. See
our award-winning Educational Activities. Explore the respected
collections of our Research Center. Learn about the benefits of
Membership, for you or your business... Or get the details on
how you can Rent Our Facilities and make history with your own
special event. Phone: 410-727-4808
The National Museum
of Dentistry
- is located on the campus of the
University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB), just a short walk from
the renowned Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Inner Harbor, and the
PSINet Stadium. The campus is the site of six professional
schools including the world's first dental college. The museum
building, erected in 1904 and noted for its architectural
beauty, was the home of the dental school for 25 years. Fully
renovated and opened as a museum in June 1996, the building now
houses collections of artifacts and entertaining, educational
exhibitions representing a riveting historical mix of gear,
gadgets and lore associated with dentistry and teeth.
Phone: 410-706-0600
Port
Discovery, The Kid Powered Museum - Inner Harbor's
exciting Kid-Powered Museum designed in collaboration with Walt
Disney Imagineering. Enjoy three fun filled floors with a wide
variety of hands-on exhibits and activities. Ideal for group
tours and private events. Phone: 410-727-8120
Baltimore
Public Works Museum - Explore the fascinating history and
how to of providing clean water, treatment of waste water, trash
removal, roadway systems and more. Outdoors, step into the
Streetscape exhibit for a unique and fun educational experience.
Phone: 410-396-5565
The Baltimore
Streetcar Museum Inc. - Enjoy rides, tours, exhibits, and
a video at the museum featuring a permanent collection of
Baltimore streetcars from 1859-1944. Sundays, noon - 5:00 p.m.,
year-round; Saturdays and Sundays, June 1-October 31.
Phone: 410-547-0264
Star Spangled
Banner Flag House & Museum - Visit the 1793
home of Mary Pickersgill, where she made the 30' x 42'
Star-Spangled Banner which flew over Ft. McHenry and inspired
Francis Scott Key to write the words to our national anthem.
Phone: 410-837-1793
Baltimore
has tons of art galleries, historic centers and museums for
your viewing pleasure. Categories range from the history
of the early settlers to the evolution of the railroad.
If you enjoy American culture there are also many museums
depicting the history of Baltimore as well as the progression
of the American history. Below we have highlighted some
of the great places for you to visit while you are here.