National Great Blacks In Wax Museum

Museum Wax museum depicting Black American historical figures

Baltimore wax museum documenting African American history through life-size figures and dioramas; visitors come for exhibits on slavery, civil-rights history and educational group tours.

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National Great Blacks In Wax Museum
1601 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD (address may vary)
39.3117, -76.5961

How to Get to National Great Blacks In Wax Museum #

The museum is located in Baltimore; from the Inner Harbor area allow a 10-20 minute taxi or rideshare. Public transit options vary by neighborhood; consult local bus routes or the Maryland Transit Administration website for the best connection from downtown.

Tips for Visiting National Great Blacks In Wax Museum #

  • Allow at least an hour to move slowly through the galleries - many figures portray complex historical moments.
  • The museum often hosts school groups; weekday visits outside school hours are quieter.
  • Check ahead for special exhibitions on African American leaders and local Maryland history.

Best Time to Visit National Great Blacks In Wax Museum #

Open most of the year; check special hours for holidays and community events.

Spring-Fall
Apr-Oct · 10-27°C (50-80°F)
Pleasant weather for combining the museum with other Baltimore neighbourhoods like Charles Village and Bolton Hill.
Winter
Nov-Mar · -5-8°C (23-46°F)
Indoor visiting conditions; school groups may increase daytime crowds.

Weather & Climate near National Great Blacks In Wax Museum #

Climate

National Great Blacks In Wax Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1121 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (109 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 24°

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 29°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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