A Haven of Cultural Destinations
Whether you’re a casual museum wanderer, a head-banging concert-goer, or a history buff, Downtown Baltimore has a little something for everyone.
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Explore Downtown Museums and Galleries
You’ll never be hard pressed to find a museum to visit in Downtown Baltimore. Whether you’re into art, history, or science, Baltimore has a space celebrating those interests. Art collectives and galleries have also been on the rise in recent years, popping up in previously empty storefronts in many neighborhoods around Downtown.
American Visionary Art Museum
Specializing in original thematic exhibitions that seamlessly combine art, science, philosophy, humor and, social justice and betterment. Plan your visit.
B&O Railroad Museum
The Birthplace of American Railroading and a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site. Plan your visit.
Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
Perpetuating the historic legacy of Babe Ruth, Baltimore’s Orioles, Ravens and Colts, and local and regional sports at the amateur, collegiate and professional levels. Plan your visit.
Baltimore Museum of Art
Connecting art to Baltimore and Baltimore to the world, embodying a commitment to artistic excellence and social equity in every decision they make. Plan your visit.
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Telling the stories of Baltimore; how it came to be, how it continues to thrive, and how it will always press on. Plan your visit.
Current Space Gallery
Committed to showcasing, developing, and broadening the reach of artists locally and internationally. Learn more.
The Jewish Museum of Maryland
Finding, telling, and protecting the stories of Maryland’s Jewish communities. Plan your visit.
Maryland Art Place
Inspiring, supporting, and encouraging artistic expression through innovative programming, exhibitions, and educational opportunities. Learn more.https://godowntownbalt.wpengine.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=30&action=edit#
Maryland Center for History and Culture
Journey through Maryland history across 23,000 square feet of gallery space. Plan your visit.
Maryland Science Center
The Maryland Science Center celebrates the collective exploration that leads to a shared sense of discovery and prioritizes making science accessible to all. Plan your visit.
National Aquarium
Explore award-winning exhibits and meet 20000 animals at the National Aquarium, located on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Plan your visit.
The Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture
Telling the whole story of the City by amplifying its communities’ voices, to help people everywhere see Baltimore in a new light. Plan your visit.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture
The authentic voice of Maryland African American history & culture. Plan your visit.
Resort
Dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art and promoting creative collaboration in Baltimore. Learn more.
School 33 Art Center
Working to insure a vibrant future for contemporary art and artists in Baltimore. Learn more.
The Walters Art Museum
Bringing art and people together for enjoyment, discovery, and learning. Plan your visit.
Downtown Baltimore is a quietly thriving infrastructure of family-friendly organizations and attractions.
Urban living can be fun for everyone. Downtown features a growing number of incredible attractions where kids can play, learn, and grow.
The National Aquarium’s mission is to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures.
Performing Arts Venues and Theaters
After over a year without concerts, plays, and movies, we’re more excited than ever to welcome patrons back to Baltimore. Downtown is home many performance venues for arts and entertainment enthusiasts. The performing arts bring meaningful content to our everyday lives, and we like to celebrate that.
An die Musik LIVE
409 N Charles St. • andiemusiklive.com
Quaint venue specializing in jazz & classical performances.
Baltimore Center Stage
700 N Calvert St. • centerstage.org
Center Stage is the state theater of Maryland, and Baltimore’s largest professional producing theater.
Baltimore Soundstage
124 Market Place • baltimoresoundstage.com
Intimate concert venue for nationally touring artists offering a general admission area or reserved seating.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
7 S Calvert St. • chesapeakeshakespeare.com
One of the twenty largest Shakespeare theaters in the United States.
Everyman Theatre
315 W Fayette St. • everymantheatre.org
Local performing-arts theater & education center with a resident ensemble of actors & artists.
Le Mondo
406 N Howard St. • lemondo.org
Artist-owned bar & performance venue for artists and art-lovers with diverse arts programming, artist studios, and event space.
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral St. • bsomusic.org
Performing arts space home to the internationally recognized Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
Hippodrome Theatre
12 N Eutaw St. • france-merrickpac.com
Staple theatre of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center providing world-class entertainment and Broadway shows to downtown Baltimore.
Keystone Korner
1350 Lancaster St. • keystonekornerbaltimore.com
Providing some of the best jazz music in the world for affordable prices in a cozy environment, with tasty food.
The Lyric
140 W Mt Royal Ave • lyricbaltimore.com
Non-profit performing arts center and live entertainment venue presenting a variety of music, dance, comedy, youth centric and educational programming to diverse audiences.
MECU Pavilion
731 Eastern Ave • Learn More
Warm weather waterfront venue located on Pier Six of the Inner Harbor, hosting national and international touring acts.
Rams Head Live
20 Market Place • ramsheadlive.com
Concert venue with big-name bands & a bar open pre-and post-show with drink specials.
CFG Bank Arena
201 W Baltimore St. • cfgbankarena.com
Baltimore’s largest indoor sports and entertainment facility, listed as one of the highest grossing venues in the world by Billboard in 2023.
Downtown Partership and Baltimore City partnered to create the Bromo Arts & Entertainment District in 2012.
The creation of the district was born out of an economic development initiative to realize the area’s potential as a thriving downtown arts neighborhood.
What's up, Downtown?
Experience the thrill of AVAM's Kinetic Sculpture Race, where human-powered, all-terrain art pieces traverse land, water, sand, and mud.
May 4 More Info
This free event offers a taste of traditional and casual wine events from Germany, featuring a wine and food market with local and international delights.
May 9 More Info
Experience the Bromo Arts District during a night of artistic performances, exhibits, and open studios on Thursday, May 16, from 5-9pm.
May 16 @ 5:00 pm More Info
A series of six all-day festivals that serve as a platform for Baltimore’s all-star artists, makers, and creatives to showcase our diverse and creative community to the world!
June 1 @ 8:00 am More Info
This event transforms the Historic Charles Street thoroughfare into a pedestrian-friendly zone, featuring street-front activations, musical performances, and more
June 8 @ 9:00 am More Info
