Baltimore's largest African American museum occupies a stunning 19th-century church, chronicling Maryland's vital contributions through powerful artifacts, photography, and stories of both celebrated figures and overlooked heroes.
“Documents the experiences and contributions of Maryland African Americans from the past to the present.”
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Fodor's
"The permanent gallery features famous Marylanders... as well as unsung heroes who helped make the state what it is today." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Few states have been as defined by their African American population as Maryland, and the museum, across the street from a pre–Civil War slave market, effectively tells their complex tale." Full review
Time Out
"The largest African-American museum on the East Coast." Full review
The Wall Street Journal
"Drink IPAs seated next to imposing Romanesque Revival columns in this former 19th-century German Catholic church."
"With photographs, artifacts, video, and music, the Lewis Museum brings to life the stories of African American Marylanders who made a difference to our state" Full review
National Geographic
"Next door, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum honors Maryland native Harriet Tubman's legacy (and the 100th anniversary of her death) with contemporary photos and art by Underground Railroad..."
Experts' Choice Award 
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
The Wall Street Journal
Frommer's
National Geographic
