Baltimore, MD, 21230
410-727-4808
URL : http://www.thebmi.org
overview : Founded in 1977 as a project of the Mayor's Office, the Baltimore Museum of Inudstry (BMI) educates the public and students about the industrial heritage of our region. In 1981, The BMI incorporated as a private nonprofit education institution and moved into the historic Platt Oyster cannery on Key Highway. More than 60,000 students and 150,000 visitors annually, enjoy exhibits and education programs that tell the history of Maryland industries and the stories of the people who made them work. The Baltimore Museum of Industry is recogniaed as the 'Best Up-and-Coming Museum' by Baltimore Magazine, wond City Paper's award for 'Best Non-Art Museum,' and was award the prestigious Dibner Award for excellence in Museum Exhibits.
hours (subject to change) : Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
topics : technology, history, general, science, 19th, century, 20th, American, interactive, architecture, automotive, aviation, beverages, broadcasting, inventions, local history, maritime, transportation
