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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.
New Exhibitions
Through a Glass Darkly: Baltimore's Stained Glass Makers
November 18-February 4, 2024
Open during regular hours, plus special events
Includes works by local stained-glass makers. This exhibition of their work is meant to inspire the next generation of stained-glass creators.
Moses Williams: Cutter of Profiles
Opens December 1, 2024
Open during regular hours, plus special events
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.
Chamber of Wonders: Artwork by Lisa Moren
December 14, 2023-February 4, 2024
Open during regular hours, plus special events
An artist and marine biologist have collaborated to present the exhibition Chamber of Wonders a series of hands-on installations and displays.
Upcoming Programs
Baltimore Stained Glass Demonstration
January 14, 2023
11:00am-1:00pm | FREE
In conjunction with Linda Rabben's luminous exhibition Through a Glass Darkly: Baltimore's Stained Glass Makers on at The Peale, join us for a intimate demonstration of how stained glass is actually made. Don't miss this fascinating talk.
Chamber of Wonders: Music & Meditation
January 14, 2023
2 Sessions | 1:00-3:00pm | FREE
Join Lisa Moren for a truly wondrous afternoon! A meditation session and musical event with vocalist, Bonnie Landers, will surprise and delight how a talented singer will improvise and react to the light emanating from the bioluminescent microbes.
Panel: Chamber of Wonders | Emerging Strategies Under the Bay in AR\XR
January 18, 2023
5:00-8:00pm | FREE
In conjunction with the Chamber of Wonders exhibition, join panelists in-person at The Peale for a fascinating discussion. This art, philosophy, and science panel will include Lisa Moren, Dr. Tsvetan Bachvaroff, Lee Boot, and Dr. Jane Bennett.
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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.
