American Visionary Art Museum - 410-244-1900
800 Key Hwy.
Rich and strange exhibits of work by self-taught artists change about ever six months. Tue-Sun 10 am-6 pm.
B&O Railroad Museum - 410-752-2490
901 W. Pratt St.
The B&O Museum displays more than 200 locomotives and passenger cars in an old roundhouse. Daily 10 am-6 pm.
B. Olive cole Pharmacy Museum - 410-727-0746
605 W. Lombard St.
Pharmaceyuticals paraphernalia, including a fully equipped replica of a 1900 pharmacy. Tours by appointment.
Babe Ruth Birthplace and Baseball Center - 410-727-1539
216 Emory St.
Renovated house museum features exhibits about Babe Ruth, as well as the Orioles. Daily 10 am-4 pm. Extended hours in summer and when the O's play home.
Baltimore County Historical Society - 410-666-1878
9811 Van Buren Ln., Cockeysville.
House museum, library and farm museum. Call for hours.
Baltimore Museum of Art - 410-396-7100
Art Museum Dr.
The museum has 110,000 items, from ancient mosaics to contemporary art. noted for the Cone Collection of French paintings by Matisse, Picasso and others. Wed-Fri 11 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am-6 pm.
Baltimore Museum of Industry - 410-727=4808
1415 Key Hwy.
Chronicles the city's industrial history with re-created blacksmith, machine and print workshops. Call for hours.
Baltimore Public Works Museum - 410-396-5565
751 Eastern Ave.
An Edwardian puping station eith exhibits showing the systems of pipes, drains and utilities beneath city streets. Tue-Sun 10 am-5 pm.
Baltimore Streetcar Museum - 410-547-0246
1901 Falls Rd.
A collection of streetcars dating from 1859-1963; historical video and streetcar rides. Call for hours.
Columbus Center - 410-576-5700
701 E. Pratt St.
Interactive exhibits in the Hall of Exploration illustrate aspects of research conducted by scientists working at the center. 10 am-5 pm, Fri to 8 pm.
Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum - 410-396-7932
203 N. Amity St.
The 19th-century house where Poe began his writing career. Call for hours.
Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center - 410-625-3113
203 34 Market Place
Exhibits on the Baltimore-born jazz composer plus a gallery of local artists. Call for hours.
Evergreen House - 410-516-0341
4545 N. Charles St.
A grand Italianate mansion with a collection of Post-Impressionist paintings, Japanese art, and a 23k-gold bathroom. Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 1-3 pm.
Fire Museum of Maryland - 410-321-7500
1301 York Rd.
More thatn 50 pieces of fire-fighting equipment and photos. Call for hours.
Fort McHenry National Monument - 410-962-4290
End of E. Fort Ave.
This star-shaped fort defended Baltimore against the British attack in 1814. Daily 8 am-5 pm; to 8 pm in summer.
Hampton National Historic Site - 410-823-1309
535 Hampton Ln., Towson.
Late Georgian-style mansion from the post-Revolutionary War period. Daily 9 am-5 pm.
Great Blacks in Wax Museum - 410-563-3404
1601 E. North Ave.
More than 100 wax figures represent historic events, from 18th-century African through the civil rights era to today. Call for hours.
Heritage Gallery - 410-685-3750
Park Ave. and Center St.
The Maryland Historical Society's new space--in a former Greyhound Bus Garage--houses changing exhibits about Maryland. Call for hours.
Homewood House Museum - 410-516-5589
3400 N. Charles St.
An elegan Federal mansion that was once hoe to the Carroll family. Candlelight tours in the holiday season. Tue-Sat 11 am-4 pm, Sun noon-4 pm.
Jewish Museum of Maryland - 410-732-6400
15 Lloyd St.
Two historic synagogues hold the 150,000-item archive of Jewith Baltimore. Re-opening Dec 1997.
Maryland Art Place - 410-962-8565
218 W. Saratoga St.
Exhibits contemporary art and performance art in all media. Includes performance space and 1500-artist slide registry. Tue-Sat 11 am-5 pm.
Maryland Historical Society - 410-685-3750
201 W. Monument St.
The society houses a collection of 6.2 million documents, manuscripts, and books on Maryland history, including the original manuscript of the "The Star-Spangled Banner." Call for hours.
The Maryland Science Center - 410-685-5225
601 Light St.
Hands-on activities, demonstratins and interactive exhibits explain science and technology in our daily lives. Chesapeake Bay exhibits, plus IMAX theater and planetarium. Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-6 pm.
Mother Seton House on Pace Street - 410-523-3443
600 N. Paca St.
Home of Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton, founderof the Sistersof Carity and the Daughters of Charity, and america's first native-born saint. Call for hours.
Nount Clare Museum House - 410-827-3262
Carroll Park, Washington Blvd. and Monroe St.
Baltimore's only pre-revolutionary mansion gives visitors a glimpse of colonial life. Tours Tue-Sun, call for hours.
Mount Vernon Museum of Incandescent Lighting - 410-752-8586
717 Washington Pl.
More than 8,500 light bulbs on display, including Edison's first. Tours by appointment.
Star-Spangled Banner Flag House and 1812 Museum - 410-837-1793
844 E. Pratt St.
Once the home of Mary Pickersgill, who sewed the first flag that flew at Fort McHenry and that inspired Francis Scott Key's "The Star-Spangled Banner." Tue-Sat 10 am-4 pm.
Top of the World Observation Level and Museum - 410-837-4515
27th Floor, World Trade Center, 401 E. Pratt St.
A panoramic view of the Inner harbor plus exhibits on Maryland history. Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun noon-5 pm.
USS Constellation - 410-837-4636
1301 Wallace St.
The 1854 Navy ship is currently being restored at the Fort McHenry Shipyard. Call for tour information.
Walters Art Gallary - 410-547-9000
600 N. Charles St.
The collection, ranging over 5,000 years, included ancient and midieval art, Renaissance art, and European and American paintings and sculpture. Adjoining Hackerman House displays Asian art. Wed-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am-5 pm.
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