Baltimore Museum of Industry

The Baltimore Museum of Industry is a nonprofit museum in Baltimore, Maryland, dedicated to the city’s industrial and maritime history. It interprets the tools, processes and workplaces that shaped Baltimore’s manufacturing, shipping and related trades.

The museum’s displays present working artifacts and reconstructed shops that illustrate trades such as printing, machine work, food processing and shipbuilding, with mechanical exhibits and hands-on interpretation. Special events and demonstrations occasionally show machinery and techniques in operation.

The museum was created to preserve and interpret Baltimore’s industrial heritage through donated artifacts, archival material and restored equipment; its collections and exhibits have been developed with contributions from local businesses and community members. Over time the site has expanded its educational programs to serve schools and the public.

The museum occupies a waterfront site on Baltimore’s south side, adjacent to the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River and within easy reach of the Inner Harbor and Federal Hill neighborhoods.

• Location: Located on the South Baltimore waterfront at 1415 Key Highway, close to the Federal Hill and Inner Harbor areas.
• Collection focus: Exhibits focus on Baltimore's industrial and maritime past and include collection items such as machinery, tools and reconstructed workshop spaces rather than only static displays.