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Museum membership guide
Top 6 Cultural locations in Maryland
byShiry
Live update: Updated February 15, 2022Copy link
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
ShiryFounded in 1844, the Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) is the state’s premier institution for both Maryland and American history through our acclaimed museum, research library, press, and public programs.
2. Captain Avery Museum
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryCaptain Avery Museum welcomes visitors to its historic waterfront property to learn about the heritage of the Chesapeake Bay through the story of a 19th century waterman, 20th century recreation, and the future of this precious resource for a healthy environment. Come to enjoy the variety of programs and events designed for people of all ages or plan one of your own here at Captain Avery Museum in historic Shady Side, Maryland!
3. Hammond-Harwood House
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Hammond-Harwood House, a National Historic Landmark, is an outstanding example of American colonial architecture. Built in 1774 as a town residence for Matthias Hammond, a legislator and planter, it was the final work of renowned architect William Buckland. With its carved entrance, formal rooms, and elegant scale, the building blends the artistry of the finest European architecture with the American sensibility. The Hammond-Harwood House is open to the public for tours. Subjects include social history, servants and enslaved people, architecture, paintings, and furniture. The museum collection of late 18th and early 19th century decorative arts has been called the finest in Maryland.
4. Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryLocated on the banks of the historic Susquehanna Flats, the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum houses one of the finest collections of working and decorative Chesapeake Bay decoys ever assembled. The museum was established in 1986 as a private, non-profit institution existing to preserve the historical and cultural legacy of waterfowling and decoy making on the Chesapeake Bay. Through tours, lectures, demonstrations, special events, and a series of exhibits that range from single display cases to room-sized waterfowling displays, the Decoy Museum strives to communicate the heritage of Upper Bay decoy making to a national audience.
5. Historic London Town and Gardens
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryDiscover a “lost” colonial town and explore a garden sanctuary on the banks of the South River in Maryland.
6. Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Lewis Museum, the largest African American museum in Maryland, has been the authentic voice of Maryland African American history and culture since it opened in 2005. We tell our story through our permanent collection, special exhibitions, educational programs and public events.
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