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The Walters Art Museum vs Maryland Center for History and Culture
Both are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Walters Art Museum scores significantly higher than Maryland Historical Society. The Walters Art Museum comes in at #1 in Baltimore with endorsements from 7 reviewers such as Where, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
The Walters Art Museum
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600 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
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Fodor's
"The Walters' prodigious collection of more than 30,000 artworks provides an organized overview of human history over 5,500 years."
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Concierge
"A small museum with a strong personality, this institution... is a six-millennium survey of art history, from Egyptian mummies to Monet."
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Of special note are the Asian and medieval art, as well as the 17th-century Flemish Collection
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Don't pass up this excellent, eclectic gallery, which spans more than 55 centuries."
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Afar Magazine
"Located in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, the museum features extensive collections of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Medieval art."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This gem of an art museum is best known for its Renaissance and Medieval art, rare books and illuminated manuscipts."
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Maryland Center for History and Culture
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201 W. Monument Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
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Fodor's
"One major draw is the original manuscript of "The Star-Spangled Banner," written by Francis Scott Key. It's the centerpiece of an excellent War of 1812 exhibit."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With more than 5.4 million artifacts, this is one of the largest collections of Americana in the world."
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Frommer's
"The fragile original manuscript of the "Star Spangled Banner" goes on display every hour on the hour during opening hours."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The society's fine 20,000-piece collection of art, furniture and other memorabilia."
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Where
"A 150-plus-year-old society with more than 100,000 artifacts and a library of nearly 7 million items, including original manuscript of “The Star-Spangled Banner”."
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