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The Phoenix Shot Tower

Fayette and Front Streets
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(P) 410-605-2964
(F) 410-528-1196

About Us

Built in 1828, a National Historic Landmark, the Phoenix Shot Tower was the tallest building in the United States until 1846. It is 215 feet tall, and contains an estimated 1.1 million bricks. Annually, 2,500,000 pounds of "drop" shot, used for small game hunting, was made in the tower until 1892. The Phoenix Shot Tower offers exhibits, a sound and light show, and demonstration model of how shot was made.

Group size:

Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more

Hours:

By appointment only (in-season), please allow 24 hours minimum.
General Public (in-season): Friday- Sunday, 1pm - 4pm, April 1 - August 28, 2005.

Tours:

Self-guided exhibits appropriate for all ages and walk-in visitors. Group tours can be tailored to fit your itinerary.

Accessibility:

First floor exhibit area of the Phoenix Shot Tower is wheelchair accessible

Parking:

Free street parking for museum visitors

Admission Prices:

$1.00

More Information:

Visit the website at www.carrollmuseums.org or send an email