Saint John A . M . E . Church 810 N . Carrollton Ave .; 410-523-5468 ; SaintJohnAME . org Historical church that has been in existence for over 160 years .
Star-Spangled Banner Flag House
844 E . Pratt St .; 410-837-1793 ; FlagHouse . org The 1793 home of Mary Pickersgill , where she made the 30-by-42-foot star-spangled banner flag that flew over Fort McHenry .
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Parkway Theatre 5 W . North Ave .; 410-752-8083 ; MDFilmFest . com This golden-age movie house reopened in 2017 as the year-round home of the Maryland Film Festival , hub for film enthusiasts and event space .
Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place 699 N . Charles St .; 410-962-5070 ; MVPConservancy . org Climb to the top of the first monument dedicated to George Washington for 360-degree views of Baltimore .
Westminster Hall & Burying Ground
519 W . Fayette St .; 410-706-2072 ; WestminsterHall . org A restored historic church featuring stained glass windows , a 1882 pipe organ , cathedral ceilings and raised balconies .
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Museums
B & O Railroad Museum 901 W . Pratt St .; 410-752-2490 ; BORail . org Features the most comprehensive collection of 18th- and 19th-century railroad artifacts , plus America ’ s first mile of commercial railroad track .
The Baltimore Museum of Art 10 Art Museum Dr . ( at N . Charles and 31st Streets ); 443-573-1700 ; ArtBMA . org Maryland ’ s largest art museum showcases a dazzling collection , from ancient mosaics to contemporary art ; free admission .
The Baltimore Streetcar Museum , Inc . 1901 Falls Rd .; 410-547-0264 ; BaltimoreStreetcarMuseum . org Enjoy rides , tours and exhibits , which feature a permanent collection of Baltimore streetcars from 1859-1944 .
Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum 216 Emory St .; 410-727-1539 ; BabeRuthMuseum . org Located two blocks from Camden Yards , this National Historic Site is Babe Ruth ’ s birthplace and features rare artifacts , photos , videos and more .
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum 1417 Thames St .; 410-685-0295 ; LivingClassrooms . org / programs / fdimmp African American heritage site recounting the history of Frederick Douglass , Isaac Myers and the nation ’ s first Black-owned shipyard .
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Jewish Museum of Maryland 15 Lloyd St .; 410-732-6400 ; JewishMuseumMD . org Features exhibition galleries , two historic synagogues — Lloyd Street ( 1845 ) and Bnai Israel ( 1876 )— a research library , archives and gift shop .
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Ave .; 410-685-3750 ; MDHistory . org Offering a museum , library and public programs to explore Maryland and American history through art , objects and artifacts . Located 1 mile from the Inner Harbor .
Maryland Science Center 601 Light St .; 410-685-5225 ; MDSci . org Overlooks the Inner Harbor and features three levels of hands-on exhibits ; save time for an IMAX film or Planetarium show .
National Electronics Museum 1745 W . Nursery Rd ., Linthicum , MD ; 410-765-0230 ; NationalElectronicsMuseum . org Promoting the study of science and engineering to educate and inspire students and the general public , offering guided tours , demonstrations and workshops . Conference and hall space is available to host luncheons , meetings and receptions .
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum 1601-03 E . North Ave .; 410-563-3404 ; GreatBlacksInWax . org America ’ s first wax museum of African American history and culture features 150 + life-size and life-like wax figures .
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Port Discovery Children ’ s Museum 35 Market Pl .; 410-727-8120 ; PortDiscovery . org Offers three floors of educational and interactive exhibits , programs and activities for children up to age 10 .
Reginald F . Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture 830 E . Pratt St .; 443-263-1800 ; LewisMuseum . org A major Inner Harbor tourist destination , this museum highlights the history and accomplishments of Maryland ’ s African American community .
Sankofa Children ’ s Museum of African Cultures , Inc 4330 Pimlico Rd .; 443-708-7046 ; SankofaKids . org Our children ’ s museum is focused on African history and cultures . Learn through play with fun inter-activities for the whole family .
Sightseeing Tours
Accent on Baltimore 2702 Stanley Dr ., Baldwin , MD ; 443-279-5055 ; AccentOnBaltimore . com A destination management company that provides step-on guides , tour packages and transportation for convention , corporate and reunion groups .
Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure-Baltimore 601 Light St .; 805-603-5620 ; UrbanAdventureQuest . com Turn Baltimore into a giant gameboard with this fun scavenger hunt adventure . Solve clues , complete challenges and enjoy the sights .
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