The Inner Harbor
1-877-Baltimore
Baltimore's Inner Harbor is one of the most photographed and visited features of the city. It has been one of the major seaports in the United States since the 1700's and started blossoming into the cultural center of Baltimore that it has become today since the 1970's. Baltimoreans and visitors alike enjoy Baltimore's Inner Harbor and the surrounding neighborhoods that offer a variety of fine dining, cultural experiences and exciting nightlife.

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
410-366-LION(5466)
The Baltimore Zoo was created by act of the Maryland state legislature on April 7, 1876. The name was changed to The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore in 2004. It is the third oldest zoo in the country, behind Philadelphia (1873) and Cincinnati (1874). Currently the Zoo’s animal collection encompasses more than 1,500 birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles, representing nearly 200 species. Animals are displayed in natural settings replicating their native habitats.

Walters Art Gallery
410-547-9000
The Walters Art Museum is internationally renowned for its collection of art amassed by two men, William and Henry Walters, and eventually bequeathed to the City of Baltimore. The collection presents an overview of world art from pre-dynastic Egypt to 20th-century Europe, and counts among its many treasures Greek sculpture and Roman sarcophagi; medieval ivories and Old Master paintings; Art Deco jewelry and 19th-century European and American masterpieces.

Baltimore Museum of Art
443-573-1700
The Baltimore Museum of Art is home to an internationally renowned collection of 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art. Throughout the Museum, visitors will find an outstanding selection of European and American fine and decorative arts, 15th- through 19th-century prints and drawings, contemporary art by established and emerging contemporary artists, and objects from Africa, Asia, the Ancient Americas, and Pacific Islands.

Fells Point
410-675-6751
From the funky to the classic...The unique to the unusual...The conservative to the wild... Fells Point has a little bit of everything! There is an eclectic variety of stores and boutiques as well as a charming selection of pubs, restaurants, and night clubs.

Contemporary Museum
410-783-5720
The Contemporary Museum explores the art and culture of our time by presenting new art, new ideas and new creative processes. Since its founding in 1989, the Contemporary Museum has been committed to presenting thought-provoking exhibitions, innovative programming, and unique collaborations with artists, curators, and members of the Baltimore community.

Maryland Historical Society
410-685-3750
The Maryland Historical Society is the state's oldest cultural institution. Including a museum, library, press, and extensive educational programs, the MdHS collects, preserves, and interprets objects and materials reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage. The MdHS houses the most extensive collection of objects and artifacts in the state of Maryland, and one of the largest collections of Americana in the world.

Mount Vernon Cultural District
410-244-1030
The Mount Vernon Cultural District provides an unequaled richness of cultural experience. Today national and international institutions of renown - art museums, theaters, opera halls, colleges, libraries, historical museums, concert halls, symphony orchestras, and religious shrines - contribute to the area's vibrant mix of culture.The cultural riches of the District are scattered throughout one of the most beautiful urban areas in the nation.

Peabody Institute
410-659-8100
The Peabody is one of the nation's major sources of professionally trained musicians and dancers, training performers of every age and at every level, from small children to seasoned professionals, from dedicated amateurs to winners of international competitions. Each year, the Peabody stages more than 800 musical and dance performances in Baltimore and other U.S. cities a testament to the students hard work and dedication.

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Maryland Historical Society
The Maryland Historical Society is the state's oldest cultural institution. Including a museum, library, press, and extensive educational programs, the MdHS collects, preserves, and interprets objects and materials reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage. The MdHS houses the most extensive collection of objects and artifacts in the state of Maryland, and one of the largest collections of Americana in the world.

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