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Who We Are
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.
Winter Hours
This winter, we are open:
Thursday-Friday: 3:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10am-4:00pm
*After-hours special events are happening too! Be sure to check the event calendar!
The Art of Restorative Resonance
DECEMBER 5-MARCH 30, 2025
Open during regular hours
Learn about one of The Peale's founding programs, the Accomplished Arts Apprentices. This year's cohort of Apprentices showcase their work over the last year and talk about their own experiences working in the field of historic preservation.
Founding Fossils
THROUGH 2025
Open during regular hours
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 as well as a comprehensive audio tour, powered by Smartify.
Moses Williams: Cutter of Profiles
THROUGH 2025
Open during regular hours
Who was Moses Williams? Through an innovative, light-inspired exhibition, learn the story of this important 19th-century Black artist, who was once enslaved by the Peale family and gained a reputation as being an exemplary silhouette artist at Peale's museum.
COMING SOON!
The Future of Here
FEBRUARY 13-MARCH 30, 2025
Open during regular hours
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. Consider what local landscapes and cultures might look like in a time far beyond the Baltimore we know now.
Grit Fund Info Session
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
6:00-7:00pm | FREE
Join us on Zoom for a FREE informational session detailing how to apply for the Grit Fund Grants, distributed through The Peale. Open to all Balitmore/Baltimore County artists, creators, and makers.
Quakers & Slavery: Equality with Caveats
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
12:00pm | ONLINE
In the first “It’s More Than History” lecture of 2025, hear from Jennifer Gray, Education & Museum Manager at Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia. She’ll be speaking about “Quakers & Slavery: Equality with Caveats.”
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Find out what we’re up to behind the scenes. Learn about the latest grant news, historic research, and community programs! Contact us if you’d like to author an article to include in our news section.
Record Your Story
The Peale is building the largest archives of stories about Baltimore in the world! 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 every week.
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.
