The Peale
Perfect for
- History Buffs
- Art Lovers
- Architecture
- Quiet Afternoon
The details
Why visit
A community museum inside one of Baltimore's most historic buildings, combining local storytelling, contemporary exhibitions, civic memory, and architecture — it tells Baltimore's history through the building itself, the exhibitions, and the community stories inside.
Don't miss
The historic building and rotating community exhibitions.
Did you know?
This building is considered the first purpose-built museum in the United States.
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