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Multicultural Attractions

Baltimore boasts some of the nation’s most exciting attractions.  From the National Aquarium in Baltimore and the Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards to our many heritage attractions, you’ll find shows, special exhibitions and activities that spark your imagination. 
 

Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum
216 Emory Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-727-1539
www.BabeRuthMuseum.com

Born in Baltimore in 1895 and beloved by baseball fans around the globe, Babe Ruth is an American legend. Visit Babe’s birthplace at 216 Emory Street.  The museum features a replica of a memorial plaque to Babe Ruth placed atop Koshien Stadium in Japan to honor his 1934 appearance in Japan.


Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum
901 W. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
410-752-2490
www.borail.org

If you’re a history lover, don’t miss the B&O Museum.  Discover how people of all backgrounds played a part in America’s railway history. Learn what popular American brand was created by an African-American dining-car attendant on the B&O.  


Baltimore Museum of Industry
1415 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-727-4808
www.thebmi.org

In the 1800s, Baltimore was one of the busiest ports in the United States.  See a replica of an early dock, and walk through the original 1865 Platt Oyster Cannery.  Learn about the roles played by Baltimoreans of every background in Baltimore’s first industries, including canning, printing, metalworking and garment-making.


Carroll Mansion
800 East Lombard Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-605-2964
www.carrollmusems.org

Take a guided tour of Carroll Mansion, the winter residence of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland senator and signer of the Declaration of Independence.  The Carroll Mansion offers a unique look at Baltimore history, as well as art exhibits, programs and lectures.


Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
2400 East Fort Avenue (End of East Fort Avenue)
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-962-4290
www.nps.gov/fomc

Experience ranger-led walks and informative historical exhibits at one of Baltimore’s best known historical sites.  Learn little-known facts about African-American military history, and take in the view that inspired Francis Scott Key to compose “The Star-Spangled Banner.”  Fort McHenry also boasts one of the most unique Juneteenth celebrations in the State of Maryland.


Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens
3100 Swan Drive in Druid Hill Park
Baltimore, MD 21217
410-396-0180
website

Named for one of the most influential African-American lawmakers in Maryland history, the conservatory features colorful flowers and plants year-round.  Visit the 1888 Palm House, the Orchid Room, Mediterranean House, Tropical House and Desert House.
 

Leon Day Park
Trailhead 4 at Gwynns Falls Trail
1200 block North Franklintown Road
Baltimore, MD 21216
www.gwynnsfallstrail.org

Named for Leon Day, the 12th player from the Negro Leagues to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the Leon Day Park is one of eight parks connected by Gwynns Falls Trail, Baltimore’s 15-mile hiking and biking trail.  


Maryland Historical Society
201 W. Monument Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-685-3750
www.mdhs.org

Journals, maps, artifacts and historical documents are on display at the state of Maryland’s oldest cultural institution.  See exhibits at the museum, including a timeline of immigration and industry in Maryland, and tributes to African-American artists, activists and leaders in Maryland history.


Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-685-5225
www.mdsci.org

For kids and grown-ups alike, the Maryland Science Center is filled with magic and discovery.  At the Science Center’s Davis Planetarium, the majesty of the universe is on display.  The Science Center also features exciting films at the IMAX Theater and breathtaking views at the Crosby Ramsey Memorial Observatory.


The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore, MD 21217
410-396-LION
www.marylandzoo.org

Rhinos, zebras, elephants and bears:  the Maryland Zoo gives kids and families the chance to cherish the wonders of the animal kingdom. You’ll see amazing creatures from around the world: birds and mammals from Africa and amphibians from Central America. Kids can feed a giraffe, ride a camel, see colorful birds and visit the Maryland Wilderness farmyard.


National Aquarium in Baltimore
501 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-576-3800
www.aqua.org

For more than 25 years, the National Aquarium in Baltimore has dazzled visitors from all over the world.  Each year, more than one million visitors come with family and friends to see over 10,000 kinds of birds, fish, reptiles and mammals from Australia, Asia and South America.  The aquarium hosts cultural events throughout the year.


Port Discovery Children's Museum
35 Market Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-727-8120
www.portdiscovery.org

At Port Discovery, lively, year-round programming teaches kids about culture and history in a fun way, from “I Have a Dream” Weekend in January, celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to the Chinese New Year celebration in February and the Hispanic Heritage Celebration in September.


Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards
301 W. Camden Street (next to Oriole Park)
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-727-1539
www.SportsLegendsatCamdenYards.com

An exciting display of sports history, storytelling and memorabilia, the Sports Legends Museum features in-depth exhibits about baseball’s Negro League, along with information on all of Baltimore’s sports teams, from college athletes to the pros.


The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House
844 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-837-1793
www.flaghouse.org

Enjoy exhibits, guided tours and programs at Baltimore’s Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, a stop on the Baltimore Heritage Walk.  Learn about flag maker Mary Pickersgill and young Grace Wisher, the African-American girl who worked for Pickersgill when she sewed the famous flag that inspired America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.”


Top of the World Observation Level
World Trade Center, 27th Floor
401 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-837-8439
www.viewbaltimore.org

Learn about Baltimore’s heritage as a “City of Neighborhoods.”  Find out how immigrants established their own neighborhoods in years past, and how today’s immigrants from Asia, Africa, and Central and South America are contributing to new neighborhoods in Baltimore.


Historic Ships in Baltimore
Pier 1 at the Inner Harbor
301 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.539.1797
www.historicships.org

Historic Ships in Baltimore is homeport to five National Historic Landmarks. USS Constellation, launched in 1854, was pivotal in the fight against the transatlantic slave trade just prior to the Civil War as flagship of the US African Squadron, 1859 - 1861. During Black History Month, enjoy weekend tours that tell the story of Black Sailors in Navy Blue, a tour of the ship that centers on the experience of African American sailors in the US Navy during the Civil War. Historic Ships in Baltimore also operates the submarine USS Torsk, the lightship Chesapeake, the USCG Cutter Taney and Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse at the Inner Harbor.

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Heritage Museums

Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum
1417 Thames Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-685-0295 x 252
www.douglassmyers.org

Learn about African-American maritime history at this national heritage site.  The museums, galleries and interactive learning centers tell the story of Frederick Douglass and Isaac Myers, as well as the founding of the Chesapeake Marine Railway and Dry Dock Company, America’s first African-American-owned shipyard.

Irish Shrine and Railroad Workers Museum
920 Lemmon Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
410-669-8154
www.irishshrine.org

In the mid-19th century, Irish immigrants worked for the B&O Railroad and settled in large numbers in Southwest Baltimore.  Many arrived in Baltimore to escape famine and hardship in Ireland.  The Irish Shrine pays homage to these workers who helped to build the B&O.


The Jewish Museum of Maryland
15 Lloyd Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-732-6400
www.jhsm.org

From works of fine art to historical photographs, rare books and oral histories, the Jewish Museum has the largest single collection of regional Jewish Americana in the United States.


Mount Clare Museum House
Carroll Park
1500 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-837-3262
www.mountclare.org

Mount Clare is a part of the Network to Freedom and Civil War trails.  The museum features 18th- and 19th-century Baltimore slave trade exhibits and authentic manumission documents.


Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture
830 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
443-263-1800
www.africanamericanculture.org

The story of the African-American journey in the United States is one of the most compelling, complicated and inspiring stories of the American experience.  The museum’s exhibits use photography, historical documents, art and artifacts to let this story unfold.


The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum
1601-03 East North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
410-563-3404
www.greatblacksinwax.org

Little-known facts and famous figures in African-American history are on display at The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum.  Well-known for its moving exhibit on the Middle Passage, the museum highlights the stories that make up the African-American experience.