I went to see The Box, The End of Isolation tour, a play about solitary confinement. It was an amazing production with simple props and the most powerful stories I have ever heard. It was so powerful & traumatizing that there was somatic work afterwards: breathing, shaking & screaming! All three were absolutely NECESSARY. The United Nations considers solitary confinement torture. I will just leave this right here. I will let you sit with all of your questions about why “civilized” Americans create the most barbaric forms of punishment instead of restoration. Go & see it. It’s worth the investment. The stories will change you, move you, and tug at your soul.

Very nice museum. Saw the newly added Frederick Douglas exhibit. My girlfriend who is from the area, said it was not there on her last visit so we considered it newly added. This museum gives you a lot of black history about Baltimore and Maryland as a whole. 2 spacious floors filled with stories and history of African American life. Worth a visit.

Wow! Just wow! This place is powerful and impactful. The curator told us we would only need 90 minutes but honestly you could spend hours in this museum. You cannot sit and savor the information in 90 minutes. I recommend 2-3 hours if you have the time. There is an elevator so it is handi-accessible. Which is important for me and my family. I would say start at the 3rd floor and work your way down. The 3rd floor has tons and tons of exhibits. Go with friends and family and enjoy.

There were tons of experiences there. More than I had anticipated. I am a woman of color and still didn't realize that there was so much history on African Americans and I like to know our history. It was truly astounding.

They pack a lot of history and culture in what feels like such a tight space. Love all the Maryland specific artifacts. Some of the history is hard to see (slave chains) but needed. Some of the pieces (Benjamin Banneker's letter to Thomas Jefferson) made me beam with pride. Great place to visit especially during Black History month. One the first weekend of the month use your Bank of America card and get in for free.

I visited this museum when it first opened. It has definitely improved. I really loved some of the new pieces that included the synthetic hair braided sculptures. They were really cool. It was nice learning about some people in African American history that we don't hear about often. I did feel like for the price of $12 per adult was a little expensive.

I visited this museum a few weeks ago and I loved it! My fiancé had mentioned it before and we finally had a chance to go and I’m really glad we did. This is not only a great Black American history museum, but it also gives a good look into the history of black Marylanders which was very interesting. I also like that it’s very modern and up to date with current events. I always learn so much when I visit these museums. I definitely recommend you stop by when you’re in Baltimore!

It's a shame that the kids were not taught about these things in school it would be great for them to reconnect with their history and know where they came from

Wonderful experience and I think Ms. Dianna who waa securing the second floor today should get a raise. She spoke with enthusiasm and certainly while talking about the exhibits. She could have walked around in silence patrolling but engaged and encouraged me to continue learning and exploring.

The Lewis Museum has over 400 years of history in its permanent collection. Take a journey through Maryland African American history in the areas of industry, politics, leisure activities, sports, media, the arts, education, the military, and more. Learning your history educated you about the past and how we've evolved but there's still a lot of work to be done.

This is a great place both for visiting as part of learning about Baltimore, Maryland, and American history and a great place for hosting your event. I attended the 5th Afros and Audio Podcast Festival here, and what a magnificent choice of a venue it was for hosting such an event. It was spacious, well lit, secure, sound acoustics on point, and so much more. My only sadness was that I forgot to get a t-shirt from the store before I left (only remembered on my way home 🤦🏿)! I highly recommend visiting, especially if you're coming to Baltimore for more than a day

We had a great experience visiting the Lewis Museum. The exhibits are thoughtful and very educational. There is a rich history of black Americans in Maryland and it is well showcased here. We also really enjoyed the modern art exhibit! The museum is wheelchair accessible and child friendly with a change table in the first floor women’s bathroom (unsure about the men’s). The staff was friendly and the museum is well kept. I highly recommend a visit to The Lewis Museum.

This musuem is a gem. We had a great time learning history that matters. This is a great place for adults and children. An eye opening place with a lot of knowledge. This knowledge should be available for teachers to share with their class.

Very beautiful museum. I spent about 2.5hrs and loved every second of it.

This museum was so informative and had many beautiful pieces of art. We spent so much time on the top floor, we sadly didn't get a chance to see all the museum had to offer. Hope to return some day soon.

What a beautiful museum. It showcases the remarkable history of African American culture. It was very educational about the deep history of the people of Baltimore as well. Highly recommend that everyone visit, especially people of color who want to learn more about their history.

There’s a lot of information here you can’t obtain from any other sources. A lot of first hand accounts from black people during their respective time line. It’s not the typical black museum that covers the same subjects.

This is a lovely museum. Amazing location (close to public transit- shot tower stop for metro and Locallink Navy bus stops) with so much thorough information about the role of black people in Maryland (3rd floor permanent exhibit). I came during on of their free events on the weekend and I was definitely impressed. I saw their Afrofuturism exhibit and the Imaginarium exhibit on the ground floor. I love the uniqueness of the Imaginarium exhibit, it was great if you want to express your opinions or if your a family or even a single person. My only downside is that the Afrofuturism exhibit was very disappointing. Did it have beautiful black art, yes, Afrofuturist? No. It didn’t fit the definition of Afrofuturism at all. It wasn’t experimental, or dealing with science technology black people and the future. Not at all what I would imagine for afrofuturism. Maybe the budget was limited. I would love to see if the building could be physically expanded to include more things, I think there is so much potential but some of the spaces seem small which can be limiting. Overall there is so much rich history of black Americans they explore and they do it so well. They have a theater and a slew of events throughout the year (jazz nights are coming back!) so I would recommend joining the mailing list and planning your trip here soon!

I attended an event after hours at this museum. I did see some beautiful artwork. I must return to explore the museum during visiting hours. Grateful the museum provides space for social change events such as A Community Conversation Cannabis (In)Equity. I had the pleasure to meet Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Hope Wiseman of Mary and Main.

This place is so amazing and beautiful. I love the how they show our history. Definitely recommend others to visit.

Wonderful way to learn about the local history and the impact African Americans made to the area and beyond.

The Lewis Museum has over 400 years of history in its permanent collection. Take a journey through Maryland African American history in the areas of industry, politics, leisure activities, sports, media, the arts, education, the military, and more. Learning your history educated you about the past and how we've evolved but there's still a lot of work to be done.

Really enjoyed my experience and would highly recommend public attendance and support. We went over the weekend. It wasn't crowded, plenty of room to walk about. Lots to see and learn. There's history all around the area. If you're in Baltimore, you should definitely go.

Special thanks to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum for hosting the screening of Breathing Black. It was a premiere weekend and our creative team are grateful for their help!

Building is nice, I’m sure they host great events. I appreciated that they didn’t have guards/watcher ppl in the galleries. The bulk of the content (3rd floor) is quite disorganized and leaves much to be desired. The theme appears to be history of blacks in Maryland, but it is not organized chronologically nor in any clear thematic pattern. This is somewhat disorienting and makes it difficult to consume and retain the information provided. Overall fine for an indoor date if you’re looking for something to do and are cool w paying 12$ to walk around and browse artifacts and photos.

Wow. I did not know this museum existed. Definitely wasnt hip to the specific history of blk folk in Maryland. This spot is a definite go to. Take your kids, take your fam. Id advise asking someone to show you how the flow of the exhibits works, it can be a bit confusing. For the museum staff, keep the place swept and the doors cleaned. You all are displaying a prestigious history which is valuable. Keep the temple high in vibration.

Me and my family visited the museum for a Juneteenth (Freedom Day) event, it was WONDERFUL. ALL the art work and collections of our history was astounding!!!! Congrats to ALL of the MD High School artist who were recognized by Reginald F Lewis Museum. Will be taking my mother there soon as they do have accessible elevators, some museums do not. I recommend EVERYONE, not just Afro Americans, visit the museum.

I've set up many ice sculptures here for events and all I can say is, wow. An amazing Baltimore based museum, with a wonderful event space located on the second floor. With easy access from the front, and a simple to follow floorplan, it's a sure visit when looking for something to do in Baltimore.

Always educational and stunning, (and devastating at times when you think about some of the racist atrocities that are documented). It's one thing to read about history and another to share space with artifacts that were really there. Maryland educators get free admission! I recommend parking in the lot across the street and having your ticket validated for a discount. Check the website for hours and special events before going. Walking distance from the Inner Harbor and Little Italy.

The museum displayed a lot of very interesting artifacts from different periods of time. The museum was not arranged chronologically so pieces from the 19th century were next to pieces from the 20th century. I felt like I didn't learn much as it was confusing to place an artifact in its place in time and historical context. I also felt like it missed most of reconstruction.

Great visit! This is my second time visiting and my sister and I were able to take my mom, visiting from Savannah, GA! We really enjoyed the exhibits for Maryland Black History! I especially love how the staff keeps up with current events and incorporates them into the exhibits. We were able to purchase some really nice mementos. I will always bring visiting guests to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.

My daughters and I visited the museum recently and thoroughly enjoyed the displays. I learned a lot of black history and the gift shop was awesome!

My daughter and I spent the day after Father’s day there. I have been before but there were so many there for the Juneteenth Celebration.

This was an amazing museum. I learned so much about Maryland and Baltimore history. I would love to see more exhibits open but with what I was offered I really enjoyed my time there! A hidden gem in Baltimore that everyone should visit!

Great museum! MD educators get in free! And Bank of America members get in free the first weekend. There are other free/discounted entries as well. But if you pay, it's worth the affordable ticket cost. Love the Men of Change exhibit. Always wonderful to see how much positivity black men have put into the world. 💕