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A relatively new, smallish museum dedicated to merging local contemporary issues with visual culture. Although fascinating and noble in concept, in practice it does not always work.
You do have to give them credit, though. And, if there is an exhibit, it's definitely worth a half-hour to an hour (at the very most) of your time. Leave a Comment
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This place can be a snooze. You know, so and so came over in the 1700s from England, settled in Maryland, and here's their lovely silver serving set, along with their oh so fine Chippendale furniture. Or, it can be kind of interesting. You never know.
It's also interesting from the outside, where you can see a collection of neon signs and other things, culled from Maryland buildings gone by.... Leave a Comment
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 by frankcanfly
Dime museums are those 19th century collections of the world’s strangest flotsam and jetsam – and their evolution into the astounding traveling sideshows of yesteryear!
See the actual objects – both oddities of nature and works of man, the memorabilia of the exotic and novelty acts of old, and the most colorful advertising art of all time – all in a life-like historical setting!
Laugh and learn about America’s most unique entertainment – the dime museums and sideshows of yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Leave a Comment Address: 1808 Maryland AvenuePhone: (410) 230-0263Directions: On Maryland Ave, near North Ave.Website: www.dimemuseum.net
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Acclaimed as one of the best art museums in the United States, THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM, located in the historic Mt. Vernon Cultural District of Baltimore, offers ancient, medieval and Renaissance art, Egyptian mummies, medieval armour and 19th century masterpieces. The museum celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2005 by unveiling the renovation of its Palace of Wonders building. The adjacent Hackerman House focuses on Asian art.
General admission $10.00
Seniors ( 65 + with ID) $8.00
College students with ID $6.00
Ages 6 to 17 $2.00
Members and children under 6 enter free
Free admission on the first Thursday of each month and on Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Hours: Wed. to Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Leave a Comment Address: 600 Charles Street NorthPhone: 1-410-547-9000Directions: Located in the historic Mt. Vernon Cultural District of Baltimore One mile north of the Inner Harbour Main entrance is on Centre Street between Charles and Cathedral StreetsWebsite: www.the walters.org
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I almost passed on the Walters Museum but was very glad I didn't because it was one of the best places I visited on this trip. The museum is filled with the 22,000+ item collection of William and Henry Walters, an art collection that spans the centuries and the globe. Inside you'll find Renaissance art, Asian art, Medieval art, Egyptian art, really, just about a little of everything.
I only had a little under 2 hours but I could have stayed all afternoon. If your visit is short like mine, stop by the information desk and ask them what the highlights are, the staff at the Walters was extraordinarly helpful and friendly. And if you visit on a weekday afternoon, chances are you'll have the museum all to yourself like I did.
The highlight for me was the Treasury Room, packed full of pretty, shiny objects like a Gatchina Palace Faberge egg (which was originally a gift from Russian tsar Nicolas II to his mother), art nouveau jewelry from Lalique and a German ceremonial cup. The exhibits here were so well marked and it was all so interesting, I could have easily spent my whole visit in this one room!
But I wanted to see what else was there and one of the docents then told me I just couldn't miss the Chamber of Wonders, a room designed to look like the study for a wealthy 17th century Flemish man, stuffed full of things like butterlfies, animal heads mounted on the wall and a cool collection of bugs. Be sure to also include the Hackerman House which is connected to the Museum.
Admission is currently $10 for adults, free on Saturday morning from 10am-12 pm and the first Thursday of the month but check the website for current information. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Leave a Comment
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Come here to ride the actual streetcars on a short track line they've created here. Leave a Comment Address: 1901 Falls RoadPhone: (410) 0547-0264Directions: Less than a mile North of Penn Station. North on Charles street to Lafayette, Left (west) on Lafayette to Falls Road at the bottom of the hill. Turn Right (north) on Falls RoadWebsite: www.baltimoremd.com/streetcar
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 by Fun4youAddress: 600 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201Phone: (410) 547-9000Directions: Mount Vernon area on Charles streetWebsite: www.thewalters.org
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Babe Ruth was born at 216 Emory Street in Baltimore in 1895, just a short walk from the new Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The museum is located at this address, the home Ruth was born in.
Features of the museum include memorabilia from Ruth's life (letters, uniforms, artifacts, photos), plaques about each home run that Ruth hit, and the actual bedroom where Ruth was born. There are also some displays about the old Baltimore Colts and exhibits that change frequently.
Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $3 for children. It is open 10 AM - 5 PM from April to October (7 PM for Orioles home games) and from 10 AM - 4 PM from November to March. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Leave a Comment
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Baltimore is definately not known for its art galleries, but there are two that are worth mentioning (there are also some private galleries in Fells Point that are intriguing).
The Walters Art Museum has a little something for everyone. The collection was collected mostly by William and Henry Walters. Have a look at exhibits from pre-dynastic Egypt to 20th-century Europe.
What I find particularly fascinating is the Asian Art collection that is housed in the Hackerman House that includes Chinese, Japanese, Southeast Asian, and Indian art.
HOURS:
Wednesday - Sunday 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.
Second Fridays: After Hours 5:30 — 10 p.m.
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, December 24, and December 25
ADMISSION:
Adult - $10
Senior Citizens - $8
College Students with ID (18-25) - $6
Children 6-17 - $2
Children under 6 - Free
First Thursdays all day and
Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. - Free Leave a Comment Address: 600 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MarylandPhone: (410) 547-9000Directions: North on Charles Street towards Towson. Entrance on Centre and Cathedral Streets METRO: Centre StreetWebsite: http://www.thewalters.org/html/home.asp
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For you pop culture fans, take a spin around Geppi's Museum. Conveniently located at Camden Yards, it is a blast to the past as you walk from room to room. Check out the numerous toys, lunch boxes, movie posters, comics, and every other type collectible you can think of. Leave a Comment
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