Maryland Historical Society - Mount Vernon - Baltimore, MD 21201 | Metromix Baltimore

Maryland Historical Society

4 1/2 4.5 from 6 ratings


Neighborhood: Mount Vernon
201 W. Monument St.

Baltimore, MD 21201
410-685-3750
http://www.mdhs.org/
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"Collecting, preserving and interpreting Maryland history since 1844," The Maryland Historical Society museum features a collection of more than 350,000 objects including paintings, quilts, uniforms, flags, costumes, furniture, jewelry, ship models, China, tools and toys from pre-Colonial times to the present.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Park Avenue and Howard Street

The Basics

Hours:
Wednesday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Library Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Museum Type:
History and Art
Admission Price:
Adults: $4
Seniors, students and teens 13-17: $3
Children under 13 and members: Free
Library admission: $6 non-members

Features

Atmosphere and Personality:
Family Friendly and Tourist Spot
Features:
Historic Landmark, Student Discount, and Tourist Spot
Worth Noting:
Core exhibits include: Looking for Liberty: A Timeline of Maryland History, Maryland through the Artist’s Eye, Furniture in Maryland Life, Maryland’s Maritime History: Fells Point to the World, Nipper’s Toyland and Served in Style: Maryland Silver.

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"Baltimore Album Quilts.. Fantasic!"

By DM from Mount Vernon, April 5, 2009

MdHS has a short term exhibt (through June 30) displaying several "Baltimore Album Quilts". I've seen photos of some of these pieces - but seein...

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"A True Surprise!"

By cataline from Baltimore, February 28, 2009

I've lived in the City quite a long time but just had my first visit to the Maryland Historical Society. Wow, I was very surprised by its museum a...

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"Great Museum!! Excellent Library!!"

By C1 from Towson, February 19, 2009

This is a great museum. If you love history, especially Maryland history, this is the place to visit. They have something for everyone, adults a...

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