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The Peale is Baltimore’s Community Museum, housed in the oldest museum building in the United States.
More than two hundred years after the museum was established in 1814, The Peale is once again going strong. We’re building an inclusive archive of Baltimore stories and offering a showcase for the city’s storytellers that honors their importance and historical value.
The Peale’s mission is to provide local creators and storytellers with the space and support they need to realize a complete and accessible cultural legacy for the city of Baltimore.
In Memory of Kim Domanski
Dear Peale Family,
We are deeply saddened to share that our Chief Operations Officer, Kim Domanski, passed away on March 7, 2025. Kim was not only a trusted colleague but also a dear friend to many. Her infectious laugh and unwavering kindness left a lasting impression on everyone she encountered. She will be missed by everyone here at The Peale and by people across the Baltimore community. Read more about Kim’s many contributions.
On Now & Upcoming
Hoffberger Exhibition
APRIL 6 - MAY 18, 2025
This is the final thesis exhibition of the 2025 graduates of the Leroy E. Hoffberger School of Painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Each year, MICA’s second-year MFA students present an exhibition showcasing their thesis work.
Toxic Overburden
APRIL 10 - JUNE 29, 2025
This youth-designed exhibit (envisioned, designed, and built alongside) architects from Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) features some of the youth visions of environmental toxicity and harm through maps, photography, historic timelines, and interactive standing displays.
Founding Fossils
THROUGH 2025
This multisensory exhibit includes 3D-printed versions of the fossils originally collected by the Peales and early American leaders. Also includes tactile versions of selected artworks and a full audio tour.
The Future of Here
THROUGH March 30
The Future of Here is an invitation to reimagine our place along the Jones Falls River and the Chesapeake Bay in a distant future beyond our fossil-fueled present. Presented by Johns Hopkins University
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Record Your Story
We believe your voice is important to creating a representative and authentic impression of life in Baltimore. We welcome your stories. You just might find your story posted here and on SoundCloud! We update and add stories regularly. Not from Baltimore, no worries. We still love hearing from people!
Listen to Stories
Over the last few years, the Peale has gathered hundred and hundreds of stories from people just like you. These story collections cover topics like the impact of COVID-19 on local communities, how art and culture have shaped people’s lives, first-time voting experiences, and more. Listen to Stories on SoundCloud or on the Peale’s Story map.
