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The American Visionary Art Museum is located in downtown Baltimore. Exhibiting works of art created by self-taught artists, the museum has a permanent collection of over 4,000 pieces, as well as many changing exhibits. The architecture of the building that houses the museum is a work of art in itself, and has won many awards.
Address: 800 Key Highway Baltimore MD 21230
 1 410 244-1900
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Ellicott City Fire Station
Formerly the city's fire station in 1889, this building is now a museum featuring antique fire fighting memorabilias, along with description of the city's fires in the past. This location is open 1pm to 4pm from April to November.
Address: 3829 Church Road Ellicott City MD USA 21043
1 410 313-1413
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Baseball fans won't want to miss the Babe Ruth Museum. After first opening in 1974, the musem has grown to include the Archives of the Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Colts. Rare artifacts, photos, videos audio highlights and trivia facts are scattered throughout the various exhibits at the museum. The featured exhibit is Babe Ruth, but visitors will also enjoy the Home Run Club exhibits and many others.
Address: 216 Emory Street Baltimore MD 21230-2235
1 410 727-1539
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Port Discovery is a child-geared museum with three floors of interactive exhibits for the entire family. Many of the exhibits are educational as well as entertaining and have been designed in partnership with Walt Disney Imagineering. Port Discovery encourages visitors to explore the many activities with both their minds and hands.
Address: 35 Market Place Baltimore MD 21202
 Send an Email (2) 1 410 727-8120
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Billed as the "oldest railroad station in America", this museum recalls a time when the iron horse was the main mode of transportation in the United States. Focusing on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, this museum also features a 40-foot model train layout of the original rail route. Located in Ellicott City, MD.
Address: 2711 Maryland Avenue Ellicott City MD USA 21043
1 410 461-1944
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Baltimore is home to Maryland's largest art museum, the Baltimore Museum of Art. Offering a permanent collection of over 85,000 pieces and constantly changing exhibits, the museum has a great variety of artworks with something for everyone to enjoy. Many special events, performances and educational programs are also offered by the museum.
Address: 10 Art Museum Drive Baltimore MD USA 21218-3898
1 410 396-7100
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At the Fire Museum of Maryland, enjoy dispalys of fire fighting artifacts from 1806 until 1957. Along with regular exhibits of firefighting rigs, badges, uniforms and more, the museum also presents a number of special exhibits each year.
Address: 1301 York Road Lutherville MD USA 21093
Send an Email 1 410 321-7500
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The last all sail warship built by the US Navy and the only civil war vessel still afloat, the USS Constellation is now open as a museum. Many artifacts are on display, as well as slide shows and audio stations. A replica cannon is also on board the ship. Most tours are self-guided; however, special guided tours can be arranged.
Address: 310 East Pratt Street Baltimore MD 21202-3134
Send an Email (3) 1 410 539-1797
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The Baltimore Maritime Museum features a collection of National Historic Landmarks that have contributed significantly to America's maritime history. Included is the Coast Guard Cutter 'Taney', the WWII Submarine 'Torsk', the Lightship 'Chesapeake' and the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse. Each ship has a history with a story to tell.
Address: Pier 3, Pratt Street Baltimore MD USA 21202
Send an Email (4) 1 410 396-3453
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African Art Museum of Maryland
Since its establishment in 1980, the African Art Museum of Maryland has dedicated itself to collecting and preserving African Art. The exhibits aim to create an understanding and awareness of African culture. A variety of events and activities are offered at the museum throughout the year.
Address: 5430 Vantage Point Road Columbia MD 21044-0105
Send an Email (6) 1 410 730-7105
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The Walters Art Museum is a privately assembled museum, comprised by the collections of one family. The museum is home to more than 25,000 works of art with a comprehensive history spanning from the third millenium B.C. to the early 20th century. Also included in the collection are rare books, manuscripts, ceramics, tapestries and jewelry.
Address: 600 North Charles Street Baltimore MD 21201
1 410 547-9000
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The Great Blacks in Wax Museum is dedicated to preserving, studying and educating the public about African American history. With more than 100 life size, realistic wax figures of historical and modern African personalities, the museum is highly unique in nature. A large replica of a slave ship is also featured at the museum.
Address: 1601-03 East North Avenue Baltimore MD 21213
1 410 563-3404
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Shrunken heads, giant balls of twine, weird toys and many other one-of-a-kind items can be viewed at the American Dime Museum in Baltimore. It was established to resemble the traveling museums from the 1800s which captivated spectators with strange exhibits. Visitors can tour the facilities from Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3pm and Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm.
Address: 1808 Maryland Avenue Baltimore MD USA 21201
1 410 230-0263
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Washington Monument and Museum
This monument commemorates George Washington, the first president of the United States. History abounds in this neighbourhood, with Mount Vernon Square and the Maryland Historical Society both located nearby. Despite it's height, the view from the top of the monument is obstructed by the Baltimore cityscape.
Address: 699 Washington Place Baltimore MD USA 21201
1 410 396-0929
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