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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.
We’re thrilled to announce “The Lab at The Peale,” a new collaboration through which The Peale will serve as a laboratory to conduct research, evaluation, experimentation, and testing of next-generation museum experiences and exhibition designs with community and cultural heritage partners.
Exhibitions
Moses Williams: Cutter of Profiles
NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024
Open during regular hours
Moses Williams was a 19th-century silhouette artist who learned his craft at Peale's Philadelphia museum. His story is coming to light, literally, in a new iterative exhibit, powered by Quatrefoil.
Kaleidoscope: Changing Perspectives
NOW THROUGH MAY 19, 2024
Open during regular hours
Kaleidoscope brings together the amazing work of Elizabeth Talford Scott and Baltimore City Public School students in an effort to celebrate and uplift everyone within the community.
FLOWERS
APRIL 6-JUNE 2, 2024
Open during regular hours
We're pleased to announce the new FLOWERS exhibition, a show of visual art by Baltimore-based artist Ed Istwan. This show is comprised as a deceptively simple exploration of color and form, gesture and scale across different media.
Upcoming Programs
The Story of Victorine Quille Adams with Dr. Ida E. Jones
March 22, 2024
12:00pm-1:00pm | FREE
For the second installment of the “It’s More Than History” lecture series, Dr. Ida E. Jones of Morgan State University talks about the life of Victorine Quille Adams, a prominent Baltimore educator and activist. This lecture is one of three sponsored by the Baltimore National Heritage Area.
An Evening with The Baron
March 22-23, 2024
Various Times | Tickets Coming Soon
You are invited to join the magnificent Baron Munchausen for an evening of myth, music, magic, marvels, and mayhem. This fully immersive, intimate, and interactive experience will be one like no other. Rudolf Erich Raspe’s titular character from “The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen” comes to life as he leaps off the page.
Candlelight Concert Society
April 7, 2024
3:00-4:00pm | FREE
Classic chamber music at The Peale! Join New Zealand-born violinist Geneva Lewis, who has established herself as one of the most promising young talents on the global stage. She'll be joined by the award-winning cellist Gabriel Martins, praised as “one of the most exciting artists of his generation." Get your tickets in advance.
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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.