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Experience Maryland’s rich history, art, and culture through an engaging museum, robust research library, and events scheduled throughout the year.
everything you need to knowConnect with the American story at the Maryland Center for History and Culture. We invite you to ask questions, make discoveries, learn something new, and be inspired by the past as we look to the future.
We are a statewide resource headquartered in the heart of Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood cultural district. Our museum features more than 1,000 objects on display in 15 permanent and rotating exhibition galleries. Our library houses 7 million books, documents, manuscripts, and photographs available for research and scholarship.
Altogether, the Maryland Center for History and Culture houses one of the country’s largest collections of state heritage maintained by a private, nonprofit institution. Come see it for yourself.
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Hours & Admission
Museum Hours 10 am–5 pm Wednesday–Saturday 12–5 pm Sunday The Maryland Center for History and Culture is closed to the…
Directions & Accessibility
Parking at the Maryland Center for History and Culture is free on a first come, first served basis.
FAQs
Read some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have questions that are not answered here, email info@mdhistory.org. Questions…
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Learn how to easily access our parking, building entrances, and programs and tours.
Group Tours
Interested in a group tour at the Maryland Center for History and Culture? Guided tours are offered to groups of…
Nearby the MCHC
The Maryland Center for History and Culture is proud to be a part of Baltimore’s Mount Vernon cultural district. The…
Centre Street Mural Project
In August 2021, the Maryland Center for History and Culture posted a public Request for Proposals to engage a local…
Did you know?
Maryland history is full of exciting details and little known coincidences. New things are ready to be discovered every day!
More to Discover
100+ Years of the Maryland Historical Magazine
Read past issues digitized through a partnership with the Maryland State Archives. Enjoy print copies mailed to you with membership.
Become a Member
Receive free admission, our biannual scholarly journal, and discounts on event tickets and Museum Store items.