Hidden gems: Museums in Baltimore

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Baltimore. This list contains 16 places from Museum category.

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Sankofa Children's Museum of African Cultures image
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Sankofa Children's Museum of African Cultures
Museum
👍👍 Authentic experiences and a wealth of historical knowledge is shared with visitors. Such a rich experience!
5.00 (28 reviews)
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Xanderland
Museum
👍👍 This is a private house. The home owner did all this in memory of her son. So touching. We moved into the neighborhood & have been driving by. We took a walk (my mother in a wheelchair). Owner was so inviting to let us walk around. I know I took 100 photos! I was all smiles the entire time so was my...
5.00 (9 reviews)
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Curtis Creek Ship Graveyard
Museum
👍👍 Great little place to explore WWI era wooden boats. 10x better than Mattawoman!
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Robert Long House
Museum
👍👍 If you haven't been there in some time, check it out again for a first time! The spring 2022 renovation is now completed, with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. A volunteer run public garden. Very pleasant atmosphere. Walk through enjoy and respect the garden. Can donate cash or thru Venmo. They...
4.90 (15 reviews)
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Baltimore Streetcar Museum
Museum
👍👍 We had so much fun here. Also a great spot for a wedding. Awesome staff!
4.80 (61 reviews)
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Mother Seton House
Museum
Spiritual landmark & former home of the 1st U.S.-born canonized saint of the Catholic Church.
4.80 (46 reviews)
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Sculpture Garden, BMA
Museum
👍👍 An amazing sculpture garden that's too well hidden from the public. It's well worth to stop for a walk to see the art and read the plaques.
4.80 (29 reviews)
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Baltimore Community Museum & Event Center
Museum
👍👍 What a wonderful surprise! I had no idea Baltimore had such an extensive collection of its history. The Director was wonderfully knowledgeable and very warm and receptive.
4.80 (18 reviews)
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Baltimore American Indian Center & Heritage Museum
Museum
👍👍 Cultural center that hosts events and has a nice little Native American museum and gift shop. They advocate for Native Americans, especially those in the Baltimore area. It has a large event room that can be rented for very reasonable price. They put on an annual Pow-wow. This year it was held at To...
4.80 (14 reviews)
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Evergreen Museum & Library
Museum
This 48-room Gilded Age mansion houses fine arts & furnishings, a library & formal gardens.
4.70 (127 reviews)
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The Peale
Museum
👍👍 I passed by the bldg all the time not knowing it was a museum the very first museum. I was only in there for a minute, amazed @ what I saw free post cards you can have. The hrs Thurs thru Sunday
4.70 (88 reviews)
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The Irish Railroad Workers Museum
Museum
👍 An odd little museum, very quirky and small. The museum is made of of 2 row houses, one with the original layout and design, and the other renovated, and to me, this was the most interesting aspect of it.
4.70 (23 reviews)
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H L Mencken House
Museum
👍👍 But be careful in the surrounding neighborhood. Don't need to go far to be in a bad area. Park on the square. Leave long before dark. Nearby Hollins Market area worth a look, during the day.
4.70 (9 reviews)
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Homewood Museum
Museum
Tours of a classic Federal family home from 1801 filled with period decor & changing exhibits.
4.60 (61 reviews)
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Maryland Museum of Military History
Museum
👍👍 YES !!!! They are OPEN four days a week. FREE parking and FREE admission, better to make a reservation on phone before going there so they can turn on the lights and stuff for you. But you can also JUST WALK IN with your ID, parking is available outside the armory, tell the security personnel at the...
4.50 (24 reviews)
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Historic Ships In Baltimore Ticket Kiosk
Museum
👍👍 There are 4 ships and a light house that are all accessible before 5pm for $18, $16 for students and military I believe. Highly recommend these attractions. Be careful as all the ships are small spaces and can be difficult for mobility issues. The ships are spread out so you have to walk around the...
4.50 (11 reviews)
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