The Maryland Historical Society (MdHS), founded in 1844, is the state's oldest cultural institution. Located on W. Monument Street in the Mount Vernon Cultural District, the MdHS collects, preserves, and interprets more than seven million artifacts and documents reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage through a museum, library, press, and extensive educational programs. The collection includes the original manuscript of Francis Scott Key's "The Star-Spangled Banner" as well as one of the most extensive collections of Americana in the world. The museum of the Maryland Historical Society has several permanent exhibits including Looking for Liberty, Furniture in MD Life and Maryland Through the Artist's Eye. Satellite sites include the Baltimore Civil War Museum and the Fells Point Maritime Museum.
Hours: Wed-Sun, 10 am-5 pm; First Thursday of each month, open until 8 pm
