SEE & DO
Historic President Street Station 601 President St.; 443-220-0290; PresidentStreetStation. org Free museum that explores the city’ s Civil War and Underground Railroad history; see website for hours.
Historic Ships in Baltimore Pier 1, 301 E. Pratt St.; 410-382-3405; HistoricShips. org Four ships and a lighthouse that are all National Historic Landmarks; open daily.
Homewood Museum The Johns Hopkins University Museums, 3400 N. Charles St.; 410-516-5589; Museums. JHU. edu Tour one of the nation’ s finest examples of Federal-era architecture, a National Historic Landmark built in 1801 by Charles Carroll, Jr.
Irish American Museum 918-20 Lemmon St.; 410-347-4747; IrishShrine. org Honoring the Irish who fled the Great Famine, two restored 1840s rowhomes re-create the life of a typical Irish railroad worker.
Lillie Carroll Jackson Civil Rights Museum 1320 Eutaw Pl.; 443-885-5300; LillieCarrollJacksonMuseum. org The restored home of Civil Rights Leader and freedom fighter Lillie May Carroll Jackson.
Manor Mill 2029 Monkton Rd., Monkton; 410-842-5590; Manor-Mill. com Explore a historic 1700s mill in the beautiful Baltimore countryside, with arts, crafts and fine gifts by local artisans. Meander the Fairy Trail, enjoy great music in The Loft or take a weekend craft class!
Maryland 9 / 11 Memorial World Trade Center, 401 E. Pratt St.; 410-767-6544; MSAC. org / 911-memorial-maryland Inspired by a 9 / 11 artifact: three 22-foot-long twisted and torn steel columns from the Twin Towers.
Phoenix Shot Tower 801 E. Fayette St.; 410-605-2964; CarrollMuseums. org This Baltimore landmark was the tallest building in the United States when it was built. From 1828 to 1892, molten lead was dropped 215 feet to make shot for guns.
Saint John A. M. E. Church 810 N. Carrollton Ave.; 410-523-5468; SaintJohnAME. org Historic 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.
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.
Museums
American Visionary Art Museum 800 Key Hwy.; 410-244-1900; AVAM. org This national museum and education center presents outstanding original works by intuitive, self-taught artists.
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.
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.
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.
Baltimore Museum of Industry 1415 Key Hwy.; 410-727-4808; TheBMI. org The Baltimore Museum of Industry interprets the diverse and significant human stories behind labor and innovation in Baltimore, cultivating a sense of belonging and inspiring visitors to think critically about the intersection of work and society.
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.
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.
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.; 410-685-2370; MDSci. org Overlooks the Inner Harbor and features 3 levels of hands-on exhibits; save time for an IMAX film or Planetarium show.
National Electronics Museum 338 Clubhouse Rd., Hunt Valley, MD; 443-345-1390; 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.
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