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.
National Great Blacks In Wax Museum at a Glance#
Address: 1601 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD (address may vary)
Website: http://www.greatblacksinwax.org
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.
Weather & Climate near National Great Blacks In Wax Museum#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 5° | -3° | 86 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 7° | -1° | 76 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 2° - 12° | 4° | 100 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 86 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 13° - 24° | 19° | 109 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 18° - 29° | 23° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 21° - 31° | 26° | 102 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 20° - 30° | 25° | 103 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 16° - 27° | 21° | 101 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 9° - 20° | 15° | 82 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 14° | 7° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 8° | 0° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
