The Annapolis Maritime Museum educates youth and adults about the Annapolis area’s rich maritime heritage and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay through programs, exhibits and community events.

The B&O Railroad Museum allows visitors to see, touch, hear, and explore the most important railroad collection in America. Excursions are available.

At the Baltimore Museum of Industry relive the Industrial Revolution from Baltimore’s early days as a trading port and hub of manufacturing to its modern identity.

The Calvert Marine Museum combines pre-history, natural history, and maritime heritage to tell a unique story of the Chesapeake Bay.

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum explores the history, environment, and culture of the entire Chesapeake Bay region. Its campus includes a floating fleet of historic boats, 12 exhibition buildings, and changing special exhibitions.

The Edgar Allan Poe House is a National Historic Landmark; walk Poe’s floors and wander within the original walls. Private, virtual tours are available to students and other groups.

Historic Ships in Baltimore has one of the most impressive collections of military vessels in the world. Located within easy walking distance, four ships and a lighthouse exhibit life at sea from the mid-19th century to the mid-1980’s.

The Howard County Center of African American Culture has over 1,000 artifacts, memorabilia, and murals depicting African American life in rural Howard County and elsewhere over a span of 200 years.

The Maryland Historical Society is the premier institution for state history. The museum features an incredible collection that celebrates Maryland’s rich and diverse history, from 18th- and 19th-century paintings and silver to 20th-century objects of everyday life.