Best Museums in Bel Air

"And while you're there, visit the Walters Art Museum; admission is free and the art spans the ages, from the third millennium B.C.E. to the early 20th century. Once you get hungry, hit Charles Street:There's Afghani food like sweet, pan-fried baby pumpkin at The Helmand (also the very historic site of my very first date) and the pillow-iest gnocchi ever at Sotto Sopra. The restaurant hosts opera nights, where you'll be serenaded with live performances as you eat a multi-course dinner."

"The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland is internationally renowned for its collection of art. Hours:12:04 AM - 10:00 AM todayThu: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSun: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMMon: ClosedTue: ClosedWed: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Address:600 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201"

"If you’re looking for a Baltimore art museum that is totally unique and completely different from the rest, then head to the American Visionary Art Museum. This museum showcases visionary arts from people who are not professionals but simply use their imagination and ideas to create a piece of art. Admission for adults is $15.95, student/child is $9.95, seniors (60 and up) $13.95 and children 6 and under and members are free."

"The American Visionary Art Museum is a fun place to visit as it houses various pieces of bright, intriguing art. This museum has a ton of vintage artifacts, quirky pieces, and interesting exhibits that display true imagination. Lovers of art and creativity would love to see this museum."

"The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is an art gallery that features work done by self-taught artists in the federal hill neighborhood. You might see contemporary art pieces done by prison inmates or farmers. The purpose of the museum is to challenge what it means to be an artist."

"A visit to the science museum lets you explore everything from dinosaurs to germs, a planetarium, and even local life of a Maryland Blue Crab (we are quite proud of our local crustacean). It offers an Imax movie theater, hands-on exhibits, and many live science demonstrations. On a nice day, you can eat outside on the waterfront and watch the many boats sail by."

"Touch Wonder with Dinosaurs - Outer Space - The Human Body - Movies in IMAX. - Planetarium Shows - Experiments. Hours:12:04 AM - 10:00 AM todayThu: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMFri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSat: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMSun: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMMon: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMTue: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWed: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM"

"Situated in a 40-acre land that was once home to the original Mount Clare Shop, B & O Railroad Museum is a prestigious landmark and the country’s oldest manufacturing complex. It is renowned for being the birthplace of railroading in the United States. Address : 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223"

"History buffs shouldn’t have a hard time figuring out what to do in Baltimore, especially not with great sites like the B&O Railroad Museum. There’s no better place in the country to see railroad memorabilia. Look at any decent Baltimore travel guide, and you’ll see this museum."

"This is another great option for a Baltimore history museum, but it’ll be really enjoyable for those who are more mechanically minded. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by B&O Railroad Museum (@borailroad)"

"Unlike traditional museums where kids are constantly reminded not to touch anything, at the Port Discovery Children’s Museum kids are encouraged to touch everything. The museum features three floors of interactive exhibits where kids can learn while having fun. Some experiences include, a water play area, a miniature 50’s-style diner, a playground with ropes and slides, painting, sculptures, soccer and backyard games in the indoor stadium and so much more."

"The Port Discovery Children’s Museum is the perfect place to take the kids for the day. It features exhibits made for kids of all different ages, from babies to elementary school ages. There are interactive art studios, musical exhibits, and even a four-story SkyClimber with views of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor."

"Offering three floors of educational interactive and hands-on experiences for children ages 2 to 10, Port Discovery Children’s Museum is one of the leading nontraditional educational resources in the Mid-Atlantic. Port Discovery Children's Museum"

"More than a Madam Tussauds featuring notable African-Americans, this often-overlooked attraction delivers one of the most memorable experiences Baltimore has to offer. It was founded in 1983 to explore and celebrate African-American history, and a decade later it completed an installation that remains unforgettable: a life-size recreation of a slave ship that brings the true horror of the slave trade's middle passage to life in ways reading about it often completely fails to do.1601 East North Avenue #3, greatblacksinwax.org, Tues- Sat9am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm, adult $13, child $11"

"The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum is the home to over 150 life-sized wax figures that represent different parts of African-American history. It goes through different eras of history and helps lay out a timeline. Learn about the Modern Civil Rights Era and see figures like Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, and Fannie Lou Hamer."

"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."

"Before the eat-a-thon or if it starts to downpour or broil, do something fun that invites conversation!. Those with a quirky personality, love of trivia and history will be amazed at the weird and exotic exhibits. While not totally about Baltimore, some locally themed items give this museum (a franchise) a unique feeling."

"Ripley’s Believe It or Not’s Odditorium includes 10 galleries. Don’t miss the Marvelous Mirror Maze, 2,000 square feet of endless passages. Also onsite is Ripley’s 4D moving Theater, which offers a movie-going experience complete with digital effects, motion seats and 4-D real effects."

"With Maryland locations in the Inner Harbor and Ocean City, this place is off the hook. It is really very funny and quirky and everything you would expect it to be. It is also super fun and would make a great filler activity if you are hanging out in Baltimore."

"Babe Ruth is one of the most famous baseball players in history. He was known as the Bambino and the Sultan of Swat thanks to his home-run hitting. You can visit the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum and see where he spent his early years of life just a few blocks from Camden Yards where the Orioles play today."

"If you have a sports lover in your family you should not miss spending an hour or so at this museum. It’s dedicated to one of baseball’s greatest players ever, Babe Ruth!"

"Visitors to the Baltimore Museum of Art will be pleased to find a museum full of works from the 19th century to contemporary times. The collection of about 95,000 pieces of art includes the largest number of works by Henri Matisse in the world, as well as pieces by Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, and many others. Don't forget to take a stroll through the sculpture garden, which is set on nearly three landscaped acres."

"Editors’ note: Closed in 2018… This museum of pop culture is oozing with Americana. Parents can stroll down memory lane as they get up-close with childhood favorites from their toy box. School-aged kids should go nuts for the collection of vintage comic books and super hero memorabilia."

"Camden Street Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 625-7060http://www.geppismuseum.com/. Geppi’s Entertainment Museum has changing exhibitions. Until the end of 2010, you can see an exhibit on zombies, for example."

"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"

"Learn about the lives of African American Marylanders at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History & Culture. Their permanent collection will take you on a journey through 400 years of Maryland African American history in the fields of arts, sports, politics, military, and more."

"1534 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21231 (410) 522-5800baltimoretattoomuseum.net/index.htm. The Baltimore Tattoo Museum offers a look into the history of tattoos, as well as photographs of some of the tattoos done throughout the years. You can also get a tattoo there, if you’re so inclined."

"The Baltimore Tattoo Museum preserves the history and art of American tattooing; while you’re there, add to its history by getting your own piece from one of their talented artists."

"8 Market Place Suite 100 Baltimore, Maryland 21202 410-962-8565www.mdartplace.org The Maryland Art Place provides local artists with gallery space to present their work to the public. Located in Power Plant Live!. , the galleries are very inviting with 14-foot high ceilings, brick hallways and hardwood floors."

"8 Market Place, Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 962-8565www.mdartplace.org Maryland Art Place was created in 1981. It has 12 exhibitions a year and holds other events as well, including an annual cabaret. Check their website for more information."

"The 1 lb burrito is 0.5 lbs, maybe 0.6 lbs at best and it was $13. NOT as advertised on their menu...."