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The Walters Art Museum vs Maryland Science Center
Both The Walters Art Museum and Maryland Science Center are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, The Walters Art Museum is the choice of most professionals compared to Maryland Science Center. The Walters Art Museum has a TripExpert Score of 92 with endorsements from 7 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Where and Michelin Guide.
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 Science Center
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601 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230
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Fodor's
"Earth science, physics, the body, dinosaurs, and outer space are an invitation to engage, experiment, and explore."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This awesome center features... tons of interactive exhibits."
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Afar Magazine
"For some family fun or for the science aficionado, the Maryland Science Center is a worthy stop while in Baltimore."
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Where
"Three levels of interactive exhibits."
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Frommer's
"The planetarium, long a must-see, now uses digital technology to make the heavens sing. Hands-on exhibits have always been a mainstay here but The Shed takes that paradigm to new levels "
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