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Baltimore Museum of Industry
305
#6 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
"The recreation of stores and workshops takes the museum beyond traditional
displays
to helping visitors what a bakery, grocery or tailoring business was really like."
"Our family, consisting of parents, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren recently visited this interesting
museum
depicting the working history of Baltimore and the surrounding area."
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Maryland Center for History and Culture
90
#13 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
"We were fortunate to experience a guided tour when we visited the museum led by a Maryland
treasure
, Mimi Deitrich, who guided us through her exhibit of Maryland Album quilts."
"The Society houses the most significant collection of Maryland cultural
artifacts
, paintings, portraits, porcelain and pottery and silver plus the third floor features a large collection of furniture: including 40..."
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Great Blacks in Wax Museum
142
#14 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
"... on the thousands and thousands of lynchings of African Americans over the years, to the great scientists, statespeople, singers, artists and writers, you will be enthralled and moved by this incredible
museum
."
"Although the Great Blacks In Wax Museum appears small from the outside, its chock full of artifacts and
exhibits
that span from the African empires to the first Black POTUS, with all the astronauts, explorers, sci..."
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Star-Spangled Banner Flag House
101
#15 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
"The
tour guide was very knowledgeable
and personable."
"The inside of the building has great
history
mapped out and a pole to raise the flag."
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Evergreen Museum & Library
51
#16 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
"Home to two generations of the philanthropic Garrett family, the museum is full of a most impressive
collection
of fine and decorative arts, rare books, and manuscripts."
"The tour, the art collections and the libraries are exceptional and
well worth the visit
for any lovers of architecture, art and history."
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Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum
192
#17 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
"The
gift shop
has really cool items, but its great to be in the city where Poe was pretty much discovered as well as being the city where his story ended."
"Now the
Museum
itself is off the beaten path, but what a gem if you're a Poe fan."
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Homewood Museum
20
#21 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
"It's only possible to see the house by taking a
tour
, but that was actually a positive as our
tour
guide (Todd) was extremely knowledgeable and engaging."
"On a recent trip to the Baltimore/Annapolis area, we visited the Homewood
Museum
, and took the tour with the most wonderful docent."
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Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park
18
#23 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
"More
black history
than just Frederick Douglass."
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National Museum of Dentistry
20
#26 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
"As part of that, the American Board of Forensic Odontology held its annual members' dinner at the National
Museum
of Dentistry, and the facility was awesome."
"What a great interactive
Museum
for children and adults!"
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Baltimore Society of Model Engineers
6
#29 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
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Baltimore Immigration Museum
11
#30 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
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Mount Clare Museum House
14
#34 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
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Irish Shrine
3
#41 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
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Mid-Atlantic Vintage Bikes at the Broom Factory
1
#43 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
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Todd's Inheritance Historic Site
1
#44 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
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Maryland Women's Heritage Center
2
#48 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
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Baltimore City Life Museums
1
#54 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
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Henry Louis Mencken House
1
#56 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
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Center for Urban Archaeology
#70 of 70 Museums in Baltimore
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baltimore
What are the best places for history museums in Baltimore?
These places are best for history museums in Baltimore:
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Great Blacks in Wax Museum
Maryland Center for History and Culture
Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum
Evergreen Museum & Library
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Which places provide the best history museums in Baltimore for travelers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly history museums in Baltimore:
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Maryland Center for History and Culture
Star-Spangled Banner Flag House
Evergreen Museum & Library
Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum
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Which places provide the best hidden gems for history museums in Baltimore?
These are the best hidden gems for history museums in Baltimore:
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Maryland Center for History and Culture
Great Blacks in Wax Museum
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