Last updated: 9/14/2020
Baltimore, Maryland
Address
610 Park AvenueBaltimore, MD 21201
phone: 410-685-3750
e-mail: info@mdhistory.org
web: www.mdhistory.org/

Hours

MUSEUM REOPENS TO GENERAL PUBLIC: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Wednesday - Saturday
10 AM - 3 PM
(new limited hours due to COVID-19)
Library will reopen on Wednesday, October 7. In response to COVID-19
Wednesday - Saturday
10 AM - 3 PM

Admissions

Fee is charged.

$6 Library admission only

Adults: $9
Seniors: $7
Members: free
Students (): $6
Children under 3: Free

Staff

Mark Letzer
phone:
e-mail:
Jennifer Michael
phone:
Description

We are a statewide resource headquartered in the heart of Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood cultural district. Our museum features more than 1,000 objects on display in 15 permanent and rotating exhibition galleries. Our library houses 7 million books, documents, manuscripts, and photographs available for research and scholarship.

We are a statewide resource headquartered in the heart of Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood cultural district. Our museum features more than 1,000 objects on display in 15 permanent and rotating exhibition galleries. Our library houses 7 million books, documents, manuscripts, and photographs available for research and scholarship.

Maryland history and culture await you. Explore new onsite exhibitions – Flickering Treasures: Rediscovering Baltimore’s Forgotten Movie Theaters, and Wild and Untamed: Dunton’s Discovery of the Baltimore Album Quilts. The Spectrum of Fashion will reopen through December 2020.

Artifact Collections

Artifacts collection: American and Maryland historical artifacts including furniture, paintings, silver, textiles, civil war materials, original manuscript of the Star Spangled Banner, Tench Tilghman's revolutionary war uniform, and Benjamin Bannaker's almanac.

Research Collections

maps, books, genealogical records, photographs, student research center, etc

Educational Programs

teacher workshops, tours, lectures, special events, student research center

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars
Appointment required: No
Publications
Maryland Historical Magazine:

Published by the Maryland Center for History and Culture since 1906, the Maryland Historical Magazine is a biannual, peer-reviewed journal read widely by specialist as well as general audiences. The magazine is an indispensable resource for scholars, teachers, families, librarians, archivists, students, independent researchers, and the general public.

Book Publishing:

Since its founding in 1844, publishing has been central to the mission of the Maryland Historical Society, which owns and operates the Maryland Center for History and Culture. Currently, more than 100 book titles in the Library of Congress collection bear the Maryland Historical Society’s imprint. These engaging, thoroughly researched stories continue to contribute to our knowledge of Maryland’s past. Please see our website for manuscript submission protocol.

Friends of the Press

The Maryland Center for History and Culture is committed to discovering and publishing the finest new research on Maryland history. Since 2005, Friends of the Press has raised funds to bring new titles into print. Join us in filling in the unwritten pages of Maryland history.

Services
Buy Our Books at the Museum Store

Browse and order books online through our Museum Store. Or visit the Museum Store in person, Wednesday through Saturday during listed hours.

Make History with Us - Host Your Event Here!

By hosting an event with us, you’ll be giving your guests an experience they’ll never forget, surrounded by over 400 years of Maryland history and culture. We are proud of our unique spaces, exceptional amenities, and popular location, all at an affordable price. With our beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces for events, exciting museum atmosphere, and the best catering in Maryland, we are confident you will be happy with any event you hold at the MCHC. We also offer discounts for members.

Gift Shop
Online Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
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2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, May 1 - Saturday, May 4, 2024

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Worland, Wyoming

Hosted by: Colorado-Wyoming Association of Museums

THE 2024 CWAM ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD FROM MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 4 IN WORLAND, WYOMING

Worland may be a small town, but it is full of opportunities for big experiences! We hope you will join us for our 2024 Annual Meeting: Small Places, Big Ideas

Whether you are a business small or big, or you are a long-time or first-time supporter of CWAM, our community of museum professionals is waiting to hear about your products or services, or see your name sponsoring their favorite event.

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

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Thursday, June 6 - Saturday, June 8, 2024

Shepherd University

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Hosted by: West Virginia Association of Museums

Our 2024 WVAM Conference will be held at Shepherd Universit

in Shepherdstown, WV on June 6-8, 2024

WVAM conference is a program of papers, presentations, workshops, and poster sessions addressing our theme of “America at 250: West Virginia Plans for the Semiquincentennial.”

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Hosted by: Ohio Museums Association

We’ll kick off the event with a virtual day on Wednesday, July 24, hosted in collaboration with the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM). Then, we’ll gather in-person at the Hilton Columbus at Easton from July 31-August 3 for sessions, networking, and museum exploration. See the conference listing for Association of Midwest Museums for more deetails.

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

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South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

Monday, September 16 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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Hosted by: South Carolina Federation of Museums

The SCFM Annual Conference is a time where we can celebrate the impact that museums have made on the state of South Carolina. It’s a time where we can share our successes, learn from our challenges, and grow as museum professionals.

We look forward to this year's conference September 16-18, 2024 in Laurens, SC. This year's theme is Fostering Community: There is No Museum Without "Us."

For more information, please call !!! or email scfm@scmuseums.org ;.

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October 13 – 16 in Daytona Beach!!

Please hold these dates. Watch our FAM website for more conference details.

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