A must visit museum of African American history. Make sure it's on your list, next time you visit Baltimore.
This is the LARGEST African American museum on the East Coast & pays a tribute to Maryland’s Black heritage. See great examples of African-Americans' contributions to us all: http://bet.us/BHM
Third floor has extensive historical exhibits and provides significant education about the African American experience that should never be forgotten.
Wonderful collection of railroad history including tons of actual cabooses. Engines. Passenger cars. #steampunkHEAVEN #trains #railroad #sculpture #metal
The B&O’s famous roundhouse was once the largest circular industrial building in the world. It now houses 15,000 artifacts, including America’s oldest steam locomotive. (From Aerial America) Read more.
Free admission on Tuesday, October 11 & 25, 10am – 4pm.
Tour all four ships for $11 adult with AAA membership. Kids under 5 free! They did a great job with the Constellation renovation, a treasure for history buffs, maritime fans, and wanna-be pirates.
Over the course of its century-long career, this 1855 sloop-of-war intercepted slave ships on the Congo River, defended Union troops and delivered famine relief to Ireland. (From Aerial America) Read more.
Legend has it there's a pile of rubies at the bottom of the ship. Pirate rubies.
Awesome museum, so much history. Great place for private events as well.
Small yet wonderful collection, underrated gem off a museum w Forging & Printshop demos.
Voted Best Non-Art Museum by City Paper Readers for Best of Baltimore 2011
Check out Keuri Khaleyi African Dance classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays
Miss playing an instrument? Participate in the Eubie Blake Legacy Band. Adults ages 18+ perform the music of Eubie Blake from ragtime to contemporary jazz.
Saturday, 9th annual Cultural Affair: an open bar and music provided by Tona Brown. Tickets for this event are $45 in advance and $50 at the door. Read more.
Star-Spangled Site: Among the many exhibits are paintings, prints, and artifacts from the Battle for Baltimore, including the earliest original manuscript of the words to our national anthem.
This museum houses the original copy of "The Star-Spangled Banner"!
The museum has the original draft of Key's poem, The Defense of Fort McHenry, which went on to become the Star-Spangled Banner and our National Anthem.
Friendly staff, lovely grounds; watch the movie before doing the tour. Kids were allowed to dress in historical era attire.
Check out the kids room and play dress up!
Check out the actual pieces of the flag in the star shaped display! Don't forget to cover it up to prevent sun damage. Also donate to help the museum remodel!
Built in 1830, this was once home to the author famous for penning many chilling tales. This house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972.
Edgar Allan Poe lived here for three years while courting his cousin, whom he later married.
Actually located at the corner of Sketch and E
Walking/ crawling through the sub made me thankful I never joined the navy.
Going on the submarine was pretty awesome!
Amazingly beautiful, and nice for kids.
A good museum I've been volunteering here for almost 9 years come see me Saturday June -October noon-5 Sunday's year round noon-5
Go see Car 129, weighing a mere 4,000 pounds.
I was blown away when I visited this museum! It's truly amazing! I'd go back again and again!
If you have not toured this Museum yet please make a tour soon. It is absolutely wonderful
A museum featuring prominent African-American historical figures. See more noteable accomplishments by African Americans over the years: http://bet.us/BHM
Free! But the volunteers running the place are extremely knowledgable. Great little museum where you can learn a lot.
Explore history!!
Free admission is definetly awesome! Must check it out! :)
Don't skip the movie! The finale is so cheesy and awesome.
This star shaped fort is best known for its role in the War of 1812 when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy in the Chesapeake Bay.
Learn what inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner." My 10yo and 5yo daughters really enjoyed walking around the fort.
Loved the mummies exhibit here! Museum features occasional traveling treasures and is worth the drive from other spots in the DMV.
The Maryland Science Center is a wonderful place for kids. They have a wonderful sensory room with all sorts of hands on exhibits for the children. They also have a IMax 360 theater.
Watch a movie in 3-D IMAX to get a true 3-D experience!
Fantastic gift shop and gorgeous garden.
A beautiful Italianate mansion with post-Impressionist paintings, rare books, Tiffany glass, Japanese netsuke and Baltimore's only private theater.
Very helpful Museum Shop staff. They were very nice and helped us find a restaurant.
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