Mission Statement
To be the premier experience and best resource for information and inspiration about the lives of African American Marylanders.
The museum seeks to realize its mission by collecting, preserving, interpreting, documenting and exhibiting the rich contributions of African American Marylanders from the state’s earliest history to the present and the future.

Vision
To share globally, and with integrity, the human drama of Maryland’s African American experience.

Values
We stand for integrity and truthfulness.
Our foremost concentration is education.
We demonstrate social responsibility and ethical behavior in our activities.
We approach all of our activities and partners with a sense of pride and respect.
We emphasize the importance of family and community.
Our behavior mirrors our commitment to inclusiveness and involvement

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Reginald F. Lewis Museum
830 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
443-263-1800
410-333-1138 fax
emailus@maamc.org

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m.
Thursday (June to August), open until 8 p.m.
Sunday Noon to 5 p.m.

The Museum is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day, and Easter Sunday.

MUSEUM GIFT SHOP:
Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday Noon- 5 p.m.

MUSEUM CAFÉ:
Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.


ADMISSION*:

Members - Free Children 6 and Under - Free General Admission - $8.00 Senior Citizen - $6.00 College Students (with valid ID) - $6.00

GROUP TOUR INFORMATION:
To schedule a group tour, visitors should call the
museum at least 3 weeks in advance 443-263-1831 or tours@maamc.org

Group Reservation form PDF

School Group Reservation form PDF




*Admission excludes ticketed programs and special events. Prices are subject to change.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM:
From New York/Philadelphia and Points North (I-95):
Follow I-95 south through the Ft. McHenry Tunnel to
exit 53/I-395 to Pratt Street. Follow Pratt Street to President Street. Museum is located on the corner of Pratt and President Streets.

From Harrisburg/York and Points Northwest (I-83):
Follow I-83 south (Jones Falls Expressway) to end (turns into Fallsway, Fallsway turns into President Street). Make left onto Pratt Street. Museum will be directly to your left.

From Washington, D.C. and Points South (I-95):
Follow I-95 north to I-395 to Pratt Street. Turn right onto
Pratt Street. Proceed on Pratt Street until you get to President Street. Museum is located on the left.

click here for Mapquest map



TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:
Parking:
Parking for museum visitors is located directly across the street
on the corner of Pratt and President Streets. Metered parking
is also available along Albermarle Street and throughout
Harbor East and Little Italy neighborhoods.

Bus Lines:
Bus #10 via President Street turns right on President.

Subway:
Take the subway to the Shot Tower Station (East Baltimore).
Follow Shot Tower exit area. At street level, walk two blocks
south. Museum is located on the left.

Water Taxi:
Take water taxi to Marriott Waterfront Hotel (Pier 6),
walk three blocks north on President Street. Museum will
be directly to your right across Pratt Street.