Best History Museum in Columbia

"Historic Ships in Baltimore is a unique museum-going experience, and is one that fits with Maryland’s rich history. Visitors can visit four different ships that played important roles in history, including the US Sloop-of-War Constellation, US Submarine Torsk, US Coast Guard Cutter Taney, Lightship 116 ‘Chesapeake.’ This is a wonderful, hands-on way to learn a great deal about the world through the stories of what these ships have seen. There is an audio tour that makes the experience even more delightful as you don’t have to keep stopping to read."

"Pier I 301 East Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 539-1797www.historicships.org/private_parties.html. If you want to make the day you propose one to remember, then jump together with you loved one on board of one of the historic ships harbored in Baltimore. You can choose between the USS Constellation and the USCGC Taney."

"Situated in a 5-acre waterfront campus, in an oyster cannery from the 1860s, the Baltimore Museum of Industry showcases different kinds of exhibits from the manufacturing and industry sectors. The museum houses several artifacts, along with functioning working equipment. Address : 1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230"

"This place is great for all ages but tween and teens will get the most out of this gem at the Inner Harbor. The big draw for kids will continue to be the Video Game Wizard exhibit, where kids can actually try their hand at designing a video game."

"A great museum to go to if you want to learn about Baltimore itself. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Baltimore Museum of Industry (@bmiatwork)"

"The famous, dark and mysterious American Author’s Baltimore home is a museum sure to serve up chills and thrills. Visitors can walk through the rooms and see artifacts that once belonged to the Poe family. If you are a Poe fan, make sure to also check out some of the local Edgar Allen Poe inspired events in and around Baltimore as well."

"The last home that renowned writer and poet Edgar Allan Poe ever lived in, this museum is filled with personal items and artifacts. Don’t miss their annual International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards!"

"The Smithsonian-affiliated Reginald F. Lewis Museum is home to art, photographs, sculptures, military antiques, and ephemera chronicling Maryland’s African-American history from 1784 to the present. Although it’s connected to the Smithsonian, the Lewis Museum remains open throughout the shutdown and is offering free admission to furloughed workers and up to three guests with a valid government I.D. For more African-American history and culture, try: Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park, National Great Blacks in Wax Museum"

"The Reginald F. Lewis Museum was opened in 2005 and it was named after the first African American to build a billion-dollar company who graciously gave the museum a grant to open before he died in 1993. You can explore and learn about 400 years of African American history in Maryland. There are slavery documents, different works of art, military artifacts, and many photographs."

"This museum revolves around the very factual tale of the struggles and life battles of an African American who wanted to settle in this state here."

"The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum is the first black history wax museum in the country. This museum not only gives you a glimpse into the history of African Americans, but it has displays of influential people who were important in the movement of equal rights, down to the times of slavery and what slaves had to endure. This museum is not only enlightening, but it is heart-wrenching to see the figures depict such accurate events."

"Featuring the wax figures of prominent African Americans, this museum has over a hundred sculptures and exhibits. It preserves black history in a creative yet educational way that the entire family can enjoy."

"it tells black people about their history that they dont teach at schoolit goes beyond that and tells us more about it"

"Meander through history, without having to leave the shoreline, as you walk through four historic ships: the Taney, the USS Torsk, the Chesapeake, and the USS Constellation."

"Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and museum honors the legendary abolitionist Frederick Douglass and other African Americans who contributed to Baltimore’s shipbuilding industry. The interactive exhibits recount the life of Douglass and Myers, who founded America’s first African American-owned shipyard. The lovely waterfront setting also makes a good starting point to begin your exploration of the historic Fells Point neighborhood."

"The Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park is a national heritage site that celebrates all the different contributions of African Americans to Baltimore’s maritime industry. There are exhibits that showcase the life of Frederick Douglass including his childhood as a slave. There is another exhibit about Isaac Myers who was an African American born free and became a national leader."

"There was a time when no building in the US was taller than the Phoenix Shot Tower in Baltimore, Maryland. Although other buildings have eclipsed it, including ones in Baltimore, it’s still a breathtaking structure with a whole lot to be wowed by. It’s no longer used for its original purpose, but its new life as a piece of the city’s legacy keeps it as a star attraction."

"The Samuel D. Harris Museum of Dentistry is a museum like no other. Visitors can learn about Dental history and check out cool yet rare items, such as the ivory dentures George Washington wore and the personal dental instruments of the Queen Victoria as well as a vast collection of 1800s toothbrushes. While Dentistry is a less than common interest of most people and history buffs, this museum will make you smile and is hardly boring."

"They were ivory—probably from a hippo—and a pair of them are on display at the National Museum of Dentistry. There are 40,000 objects related to the dental profession, even famous artwork. An unexpected place for a Warhol piece, but he made Saint Apollonia a subject of one of his works because of her martyrdom."

"National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore, Maryland is located on the campus of the University of Maryland, which is known as the first dental school in the world. It opened in 1996 and displays the history of dentistry, both in the country and around the world. Address : 31 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201"

"A visit to the Maryland Historical Society provides you with a great way to learn more about the history of Baltimore and of the state itself. You can look forward to learning through a variety of fascinating exhibitions and displays, with some wonderful collections and exhibits that form part of the museum. This is a place that can be enjoyed by children as well as adults, providing the whole family with a great opportunity to learn more about local history."

"The exhibits at the Maryland Center for History and Culture reflect the state’s diverse heritage and have everything from the journals of Benjamin Banneker to the original manuscript of “The Star-Spangled Banner”. The museum also has furniture, ceramics, and other artifacts that depict life in Maryland."

"From Business: Maryland Historical Society, established in 1844, is one of the oldest cultural organizations in the United States. It provides a museum, library, press, and…"

"See a movie at The Charles Theater, which specializes in independent and foreign films, or a live perfomance at the Everyman Theatre, the Hippodrome, or The Lyric Opera House. If you're going to The Charles, make sure to grab two crêpes (one savory, one sweet) at Sofi's, a tiny restaurant right next door, before the show starts. (Yes, you can bring them into the theater.)"

"Sabina-Mattfeldt’s Jupiter’s Ice Cream, located at 1405 Forge Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score ice cream, frozen yogurt and more 4.5 stars out of 56 reviews."

"Speaking of Taharka Brothers, this ice cream shop near the Cylburn Arboretum serves their ice cream year round!. (This is the former location of Uncle Wiggly’s). Google Map Directions here."

"Located in the heart of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Lucky’s Coffee, Ice Cream & Candy is casual café that serves Starbucks coffee and blended coffee drinks, premium soft ice cream, and locally made Taharka Brothers ice cream, bulk candy by the pound and a variety of cold beverages. The brick-lined café serves a variety of Starbucks coffee, cappuccino, latte, and frappuccino drinks, along with locally-made ice-cream, to-die-for milkshakes, and a selection of candy and gift bags. Lucky’s Coffee, Ice Cream & Candy is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and early dinner."

"If you have visited the Inner Harbor, you have no doubt seen this fun ice cream shop on the corner near the National Aquarium. The serve two brands of hard packed ice cream- Taharka’s Brothers flavors such as Honey Graham, Salty Caramel, and Key Lime Pie, as well as Jack and Jill flavors such as Cotton Candy, Moosetracks, and Sorbet. Google Map Directions here."

"Located in the Power Plant since 2012, Lucky’s sells locally made Taharka Brothers and Glenview Farms ice cream. The women-owned and operated shop also offers soft serve ice cream, candy, cookies and Starbucks coffee. Owner Lucky Thompson says, “It is extremely rewarding to see how far we have come and know that all of the hard work has been worth it."

"36th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt and more 4.5 stars out of 436 reviews. READ MORE: Grab Your Camera: Sunflower Field In Bloom In Montgomery County. The family-owned shop features handcrafted ice cream with seasonal flavors, as well as hand-spun milkshakes and floats, with root beer from a tap and sodas from scratch."

"The Charmery is probably the best ice cream you can get in Baltimore (I am sure those are fighting words.. I stand by my choice!). They have a rotating menu of ice cream flavors that are concocted just for the Charmery. You can get a special sundae made from scratch, root beer floats, and hand spun milkshakes."

"Judging by the star rating from users, Uber Eats users might tell you Uncle Ou’s is one of the best spots."