BNHA Baltimore Museum of Industry
Affiliations
Authentic Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay Gateway
Interpretive Framework
Seeking Prosperity on the Chesapeake: Baltimore History from Colonial Times through the 1800s
Shaping a Monumental City: The City’s Growth in the 20th Century
Resource Type
Museums
1415 Key Hwy
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
Since opening in 1981, the Baltimore Museum of Industry has enlightened visitors on the city’s unique history in manufacturing. Housed in a former oyster canning facility, BMI features recreations of a print shop, garment factory, cannery, machine shop and a pharmacy. Workshops and exhibits show how things were made and explore Baltimore's role as one of the busiest and most important ports in the nation.