East meets West at The Walters. The museum was established in 1934, with a gift from prominent art collector Henry Walters as its initial collection. On one hand, its collection spans nearly the entire history of Western art. Its spacious galleries are home to Greek and Roman statuary, Baroque carvings and a large collection of Renaissance paintings. On the other hand, its elegant Hackerman House wing holds one of the largest collections of traditional Asian art in the United States.
Considered one of the finest examples of Neoclassical architecture, the Baltimore Basilica is the nation's oldest Catholic cathedral. Begun in 1806 and completed in 1821, the cathedral was designed by Benjamin Latrobe, architect of the U.S. Capitol. With its six Corinthian columns fronting a grand portico, the cathedral resembles a Greek temple. Nine stained-glass windows fill the massive interior with light. Visitors in recent years have included Pope John Paul II and the late Mother Theresa.
'Visionary Art' is a term used to describe art that is created by people who use ordinary media to express their own intensely personal ideas about life. This museum has assembled a wonderful collection of this very Visionary art. Since Visionary artists generally lack formal training, and work outside of established art traditions, their works are as bold, innovative and inspirational as the visions that spawned them. Children under six years of age are free.
The sight of the American flag flying over Fort McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the 'Star Spangled Banner'. The fort is best known for the part it played during the War of 1812, successfully holding off an attack by the British Navy. When Scott Key saw the flag still flying over the fort after surviving the attack, he wrote the poem that became the national anthem. Today, the fort is a National Historic Park. The restored barracks hold exhibits of military and historical artifacts and a well-kept trail runs along the water's edge, affording spectacular views of ships entering and leaving the busy harbor.
This aquarium is perhaps the greatest attraction in Baltimore's celebrated Inner Harbor. The exhibits start small with samples of marine life from local waters, but visitors soon find themselves eye-to-eye with sharks, rays and other very large creatures. The simulated rainforest ecosystem is truly awe-inspiring. The regularly scheduled dolphin shows are very popular, especially with children.
The soul of this museum is its spacious wing dedicated to Modern Art masters like Rothko, de Kooning, Pollock and their contemporaries. The museum has the second largest private collection of Andy Warhol's works. It also features Oceanic and American Indian art, a sizable Old Masters collection and a beautiful sculpture garden. The BMA is also home to the Cone collection, which is a treasury of Early Modern masterpieces.
The Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church is a historic church located in Bel Air, Maryland. Built in 1851, the church is a Gothic Revival structure holds the distinction of being the lone church in America to possess a finished set of stained glass paintings by William Butterfield. The church site also includes a graveyard. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
The St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, or the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, is a historic church located in Woodlawn, Maryland. This church was built in 1873 in the Carpenter Gothic style by Dixon and Carson. The structure has a steep gable roof, a gabled porch, a bell tower and lancet windows. The church building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
Ballestone Mansion is ideally located between Back and Middle Rivers. The initial structure was built during the 1800's and was extended during the later years. The mansion is a part of Rocky Point Park and was registered under the National Register of Historic Places in the year 1975.
Immerse yourself in rejuvenating natural surrounds during your visit to Patuxent River State Park. Hike along rolling pastures and open fields, or follow the trails winding past a meandering river. Densely wooded areas also form a part of the park's landscape, allowing visitors to cocoon themselves in nature's bounties. Fishing and horseback riding can also be enjoyed here. During fall, the park turns into a wonderland of colors, which can be witnessed on the trails that wind through the landscape.
Located in the city of Baltimore, G. Krug & Son Ironworks was originally established back in 1810. This blacksmith store is currently run by Gustav Krug’s son Peter Krug. Since its inception, this blacksmith store has built a range of iron doors, window guards, cages, fences, railings and a lot more. Spread across three 19th-century buildings, the complex houses the old store, an office and several storage rooms. It also features a museum that is dedicated to the history of this old store.