The Peale, History museum in downtown Baltimore, United States
The Peale occupies a three-story brick building at 225 North Holliday Street, featuring exhibitions about Baltimore's local history through photographs, artifacts, and documents.
Established in 1814 by artist Rembrandt Peale, this structure stands as the first purpose-built museum building in North America, designed by architect Robert Cary Long Sr.
The museum functions as a production center for Baltimore stories, collecting and preserving narratives from residents across different communities to create an extensive urban archive.
Located near Baltimore City Hall, the Peale maintains free admission for visitors and operates regular exhibitions focusing on city history and community storytelling programs.
The building served multiple roles throughout its history, including Baltimore's first City Hall and one of the earliest schools for African American students.
Location: Baltimore
Website: https://www.thepealecenter.org/
Operator: The Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture
Opening Hours: "temporarily closed for renovations"
Website: https://thepealecenter.org
GPS coordinates: 39.29186,-76.61005
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:19
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