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Maryland Historical Society

201 West Monument Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(P) 410-685-3750
(F) 410-962-7058

About Us:

The Maryland Historical Society (MdHS), founded in 1844, is the state's oldest cultural institution. Located in the Mount Vernon Cultural District, the MdHS collects, preserves, and interprets objects and materials reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage through a museum, library, press and extensive educational programs. Today, the MdHS preserves and exhibits more than seven million artifacts and documents including the original manuscript of Francis Scott Key's "The Star-Spangled Banner" as well as one of the most extensive collections of Americana in the world.

The museum of the Maryland Historical Society has several permanent exhibits including Looking for Liberty, Furniture in MD Life and Maryland Through the Artist's Eye.

Group size:

Group rates available for groups of 10 or more

Tours:

School and group tours available by reservation only.
Call 410-685-3750 ext. 334.

Accessibility:

ADA compliant

Parking:

Visitor lot, Limited free parking

Admission Prices:

Adults: $4.00
Students with ID: $3.00
Seniors (65 and over): $3.00
Children under 12: Free
Free on first Thursday of each month
*Group rates available

More Information:

Visit the website at www.mdhs.org