Location: Baltimore
Top Things to do in Baltimore
Top 10 Specialty Museums in Baltimore, Maryland (MD)
Since the redevelopment of the Inner Harbor in the late 1970s, Baltimore has set the standard for urban renewal. While a good part of the city's action centers around the fun and festive Harbor area, where street entertainers, open-air concerts, fireworks and parades abound, the surrounding neighborhoods offer all sorts of interesting landmarks, unique shops and delicious restaurants. Wander around Fells Point, the oldest section of Baltimore, reminiscent of an old English village, complete with pubs and cobblestone streets. Take the kids to the aquarium and check out the imaginative creations at the American Visionary Art Museum. Or stop by the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum for an in-depth look at the Great Bambino's life. Baltimore is also renowned for its African-American heritage sites, plus festivals and cultural events that take place throughout the year. From historic places and harbor cruises to family friendly attractions and fabulous neighborhoods, Charm City is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States.
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1. Fell's Point Maritime Museum
2. G. Krug & Son Ironworks and Museum
3. S.S. John W. Brown
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
One of three remaining Liberty Ships, the S.S. John Brown is open for tours by advance reservation.
Reviewed By G6820QBjamesm - Lake Norman, United States
This ship on the other side of the harbor in Baltimore is one of two World War II liberty ships that can be visited (out of almost 2700 built during the war)! The story behind the Liberty Ships is amazing-America pulled together to build the vehicles to get supplies and troops to Europe. As Americans age, the interest in the history of WWII is diminishing-a reason for us to stop and visit this example of American genius. Take the time to go under the harbor to the other side and support the fine volunteers who are keeping this history alive (at least for the time being). Thank them by showing up and admiring the American spirit in its unique form. Without our support, this ship may disappear for future generations . . .
4. Natural History Society of Maryland Museum
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Learn about the history of Maryland through a study of its indigenous plant and animal life.
Reviewed By IlkannaJones - Baltimore, United States
The Natural History Society of Maryland has a plethora of events for everyone in the family! Check out their events page to see everything from salamanders, geology, cleaning artifacts from archaeological digs, to planets exploration, to birds, to walking to see eagles!
5. Mid-Atlantic Vintage Bikes at the Broom Factory
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
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4.5 based on 389 reviews
The city's native son, the Great Bambino, is celebrated in the house he was born in, now a museum stocked with memorabilia like the catcher's mitt he used while learning baseball, the bat from his famed 1927 season and exhibits honoring the Orioles.
Reviewed By scraphollie27 - Comox, Canada
We followed the baseballs painted on the sidewalk from Camden Yards to the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum and we were impressed with the caliber of the museum. It was really awesome to be in the house where Babe was born but also to see all of the other well-done exhibits throughout Babe Ruth’s career as well as his personal life. There is also a really interesting short movie on the beginnings of the Star Spangled Banner as the US National Anthem. Visitors staying at the Hampton Inn at Camden Yards get half price admission.
7. B&O Railroad Museum
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4.5 based on 825 reviews
The B&O Railroad Museum, a full affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and the birthplace of American Railroading, is home to the oldest, most comprehensive collection of railroad artifacts in the Western Hemisphere including an unparalleled roster of 19th and 20th century railroad equipment. You’ll enjoy exploring our expansive Museum campus, known as the Mount Clare Shops and Station and was the original railroading complex of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O). Founded in 1827, the B&O had a dramatic economic, social, and cultural impact on our society. Its nearly 200-year history is deeply intertwined with the story of America and helped shaped our nation through invention, innovation, and ingenuity. Experience two centuries of American railroading history throughout our campus of historic buildings, exhibitions, interactive displays, and our world-class collection of rolling stock —locomotives, passenger cars, freight cars, and maintenance vehicles. All Aboard!
Reviewed By MarkM4418 - Frederick, United States
One of the best train museums I've every seen. Well worth the admission. Plan on at least 1 - 2 hours. Beautifully restored trains and cars - from the very earliest, horse-pulled rail cars to rudimentary steam engines, to modern diesel engines. Beautiful museum.
8. Great Blacks in Wax Museum
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
Wax museum that focuses on African-American culture and history.
Reviewed By 564danielled - Upper Marlboro, United States
My son came home with a permission slip from his school to visit this museum this month. I was so happy to see that this jewel has not been forgotten! I visited this museum in high school (many years ago) and never forgot about my experience here. I encourage our young brothers and sisters to visit this museum before going to the bigger museums.There is a certain feel of truth in history you get when you visit here.
9. Baltimore Museum of Industry
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4.5 based on 305 reviews
The Baltimore Museum of Industry celebrates the innovators, entrepreneurs and workers who propelled this port city into the industrial age and beyond. From garment making to airplane manufacturing, food canning to video game design, visitors to the museum will discover how Baltimore's pioneering spirit built the region's manufacturing might and continues to shape Maryland today. Located in an 1860s oyster cannery on a five-acre waterfront campus, the BMI offers dynamic exhibitions, live demonstrations, engaging tours and hands-on activities for guests of all ages.
Reviewed By ClaireH1244 - Casselberry, United States
Interesting museum full of Baltimore's long history in industry and what the future might hold. Definitely worth a visit.
10. National Cryptologic Museum
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4.5 based on 239 reviews
The National Cryptologic Museum houses thousands of artifacts that collectively tell the history of the cryptologic profession. Here visitors catch a glimpse of some of the most dramatic moments in the history of American code making and code breaking: the people who devoted their lives to cryptology and national defense, the machines and devices they developed, the techniques they used, and the places where they worked. The museum library maintains a collection of unclassified and declassified books and documents relating to every aspect of cryptology.
Reviewed By WashDCD_C_Grl
My book club read the book “The Woman Who Smashed Codes” and then we decided to visit this museum to learn more about the process. It was fascinating. They have several enigma machines that you can type a message into and see how the substitution takes place. Then you can type your encrypted message back and get the decrypted message. It really gave me a feeling of how it would have worked and how much work it would have been before this was all automated. The docent who gave us a tour was very knowledgeable and made the whole place, live. The museum is well organized and covers codes and messages starting about the time of George Washington. The exhibits are nicely done a mix of information for adults and older children.
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