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Baltimore City Life Museums


The Morton K. Blaustein City Life Exhibition Center
Photo courtesy of John Day
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Baltimore City Life Museums
STREET: 33 South Front Street
CITY: BaltimoreSTATE: MDZIP: 21202-4523COUNTY: Baltimore City
PHONE: 410-545-3000, or 410-396-3279FEES: Adults, $6.00. Children, seniors, military, $4.00.
HOURS AND DAYS: Daily, 10 am - 5 pm. Closed Christmas and Easter.


TEACHER INFORMATION FOR FIELD TRIPS

GRADES: 2 3 4 5UNITS: Urban, MD Today, MD History, 13 Colonies
CONTACT: Ellie ElginPHONE: 410-396-3279
TYPE: MuseumFEES: Vary by tour from $2.25 to $5.00 per student
DAYS: M T W Th FHOURS: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
LUNCH: Groups in full day program only may use court yard in good weather or indoor facility.
GROUP SIZE: 100 maximum at a time when booking several programs. One chaperone/15 students.
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Yes
LENGTH OF TOUR: Varies from 70 min. - 3 1/2 hours acording to tour.


DESCRIPTION AND RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION:The Baltimore City Life Museums is a conglomeration of 7 historic museums and landmarks in downtown Baltimore. Five of these museums are located together at Museum Row, 33 South Front Street in downtown Baltimore. Each education program occurs in one or more of these museums: Morton K. Blaustein City Life Exhibition Center, Carroll Mansion, 1840 House, Center for Urban Archaeology, and Peale Museum. The H.L. Mencken House and Shot Tower are also part of the Baltimore City Life Museums. In order to participate in any of the programs, book 4 weeks in advance through the Baltimore City Life Museums office. A $30 deposit is required to confirm all fee programs. Bus parking is available at all sites.

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Last updated on March 17, 1998
Maintained by Martin M. Creel:  Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us