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Experiences in MD

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Bowie Railroad Museum
Bowie, MD
The Bowie Railroad Museum is located in a restored railroad station that opened in 1872. Visitors can take self-guided tours of the station, which was an important stop until 1989. The museum also features the Bowie Tower, home to the National Railroad Historical Society’s Martin O’Rourke Railroad Research Library. The City of Bowie restored the buildings in the early 1990s.
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Baltimore Museum of Art
Baltimore, MD
The Baltimore Museum of Art allows visitors to explore how artists have shaped ideas of life, liberty, equality, and shared humanity. Guests can engage with art through in-person tours and a self-guided gallery experience. General admission to the museum is always free, and the institution also includes BMA Lexington Market, BMA Sculpture Gardens, and Spring House.
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Evergreen Museum & Library
Baltimore, MD
A magnificent Gilded Age mansion on 26 landscaped acres. Take a guided tour of its world-class collections, including Tiffany art glass,
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Frederick County Fire Museum
Emmitsburg, MD
The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum in Emmitsburg, MD, showcases the history of fire and rescue service in the county. Visitors can see a variety of historical equipment, including a circa 1848 hand tub pumper known as the Old Lady and the 1893 hose carriage Romeo. The collection also features a 1919 Ahrens-Fox Gladhill No. 1 and a 1952 former military style M38A1 jeep that served as a brush unit.
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Gordon-Roberts House museum
Cumberland, MD
The Gordon-Roberts House museum presents living history from the Victorian Era. This Second Empire style home is located in the Washington Street Historical District. It is one of a small group of similar homes in the area.
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Annapolis Maritime Museum
Annapolis, MD
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park is a museum and park in Annapolis, Maryland, established in 2000. It features award-winning exhibits that engage visitors with the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay and local maritime heritage. Guests can also take skipjack cruises aboard the historic Wilma Lee to learn about the area from the water. The 12-acre waterfront park campus includes scenic trails, historic structures, and event spaces.
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Garrett County Historical Museum
Oakland, MD
The Garrett County Historical Museum preserves over 200 years of local history through its two museum locations. Visitors can explore a variety of artifacts and presentations at the History Museum. The Transportation Museum, opened in 2011, features automobiles, boats, the history of Deep Creek Lake, and rotating exhibits.
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Ellicott Mills Children's Museum
Ellicott City, MD
The Ellicott Mills Children’s Museum is an interactive, hands-on educational center. It focuses on the history and culture of those who lived and worked in a 19th century mill town. The museum is divided into four themed rooms: Quaker School, Great Room, Ellicott General Store, and Mill Display. It also features an 1804 Garden and is designed for children of all ages and their parents.
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College Park Aviation Museum
College Park, MD
About Us Welcome to our travel guide to the College Park Airport & Aviation Museum! As a group of University of Maryland students, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the museum's offerings, features, and its commitment to accessibility. We will explore how well the museum caters to all
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System Source Computer Museum
Hunt Valley, MD
The System Source Computer Museum in Hunt Valley, MD, showcases computing history. Its collection includes notable artifacts such as the LINC Computer and the Xerox Alto. The museum also provides gallery talks for visitors.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum
Baltimore, MD
Visit Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum in Baltimore, MD. A fun family day learning America's railroading history.
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Babe Ruth Museum
Baltimore, MD
Discover the Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation's history and how they preserve the history of Babe Ruth and all Maryland sports.
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Battle of North Point
Dundalk, MD
North Point State Battlefield preserves nine acres of open land. This site represents the last undeveloped parcel from the Battle of North Point, a turning point in the defense of Baltimore during the War of 1812. On September 12, 1814, Maryland militia soldiers fought invading British regulars across this field, where American Brigadier General Stricker commanded his forces.
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Naval Academy Museum
Annapolis, MD
The U.S. Naval Academy Museum is located in Preble Hall on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy. It offers two floors of exhibits detailing the history of seapower, the development of the U.S. Navy, and the role of the U.S. Naval Academy. Displays combine historical artifacts with video and audio technology to share stories of those who served at sea.
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Sandy Spring Slave Museum
Sandy Spring, MD
The Sandy Spring Slave Museum and African Art Gallery focuses on the heritage of Black people from their origins through the Middle Passage, the Underground Railroad, the struggle for civil rights, and their accomplishments. It highlights the history of African American families in Montgomery County, Maryland, and explores local history, including genealogy and ancestry. The museum, run entirely by volunteers, offers tours and aims to inform all ethnic groups about cross-cultural communication through history, arts, and humanities.
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H.L. Mencken House
Baltimore, MD
The H.L. Mencken House is a museum in Baltimore, MD, located in one of twelve Italianate style row houses built in 1883. Journalist and social commentator H.L. Mencken lived in this home for nearly 45 years, where he conducted much of his writing and editorial work. His father purchased the newly constructed house, and the Mencken family resided there for 84 years.
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J.C. Lore Oyster House
Solomons, MD
The J.C. Lore Oyster House is a restored 1934 seafood packing facility and National Historic Landmark that explores the history of oyster processing in Southern Maryland. Located on Solomons Island, the museum documents the operations of J.C. Lore and Sons, one of the region's largest seafood companies, through exhibits on oyster receiving, shucking, packing, and distribution.
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Bear Branch Nature Center
Westminster, MD
Bear Branch Nature Center offers family-friendly nature programs, festivals, and outdoor activities. Visitors can explore hands-on educational exhibits, see live animals, and visit a Discovery Room for young children, a library, an observation beehive, and a planetarium and observatory. Staff lead various programs, including field trips, public programs, scout programs, summer camps, and birthday parties.
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Howard County Center of African American Culture
Columbia, MD
The Howard County Center of African American Culture was founded in 1987 by Mrs. Wylene Sims Burch. It curates historical artifacts and resources that tell the story of the African American experience and contributions in Howard County and Maryland, with ties to the African Diaspora. Visitors can explore three featured exhibits: The Underground Railway, The Civil Rights, and The African Diaspora. The permanent collection covers over 150 years of Howard County history in areas like farming, military, education, and the arts.
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Upper Bay Museum
North East, MD
The Upper Bay Museum features various displays for visitors. It hosts the annual Upper Shore Decoy Show and maintains a calendar of decoy shows, including events in other states. The museum continually works to improve its exhibits.
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Hancock Museum
Hancock, MD
Hancock features the Historic Bowles House, a 1780s farmhouse displaying exhibits on local canal and town history, and the Hancock Historical Society Museum at Town Hall. The society museum preserves the town's history through collections of memorabilia and newspaper archives, with seasonal exhibits.
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Homewood Museum
Baltimore, MD
A National Historic Landmark built in 1801 by Charles Carroll, Jr. Tour one of the nation’s finest examples of Federal-era architecture, renowned for its
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Baltimore Streetcar Museum
Baltimore, MD
The Baltimore Streetcar Museum is an educational and cultural resource dedicated to the history of public transportation. It focuses particularly on the electric streetcar era in Baltimore and beyond. The museum preserves a collection of artifacts, vehicles, and related resources.
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Historic St. Mary's City
St. Mary's City, MD
Historic St. Mary's City is an outdoor museum of history and archaeology. Visitors can explore 17th-century investigations and archaeological findings, including evidence for glass windows and the tomb of Lady Calvert. The site features mulched paths and accessible doorways.
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ASTRO Network Geography

Bowie Railroad Museum

Baltimore Museum of Art

Evergreen Museum & Library

Frederick County Fire Museum

Gordon-Roberts House museum

Annapolis Maritime Museum

Garrett County Historical Museum

Ellicott Mills Children's Museum

College Park Aviation Museum

System Source Computer Museum

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum

Babe Ruth Museum

Battle of North Point

Naval Academy Museum

Sandy Spring Slave Museum

H.L. Mencken House

J.C. Lore Oyster House

Bear Branch Nature Center

Howard County Center of African American Culture

Upper Bay Museum

Hancock Museum

Homewood Museum

Baltimore Streetcar Museum

Historic St. Mary's City