Mission Statement To be the premier experience and best resource for information and inspiration about the lives of African American Marylanders. The museum seeks to realize its mission by collecting, preserving, interpreting, documenting and exhibiting the rich contributions of African American Marylanders from the state’s earliest history to the present and the future.

Vision To share globally, and with integrity, the human drama of Maryland’s African American experience.

Values We stand for integrity and truthfulness. Our foremost concentration is education. We demonstrate social responsibility and ethical behavior in our activities. We approach all of our activities and partners with a sense of pride and respect. We emphasize the importance of family and community. Our behavior mirrors our commitment to inclusiveness and involvement

General Information Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202 443-263-1800 410-333-1138 fax emailus@maamc.org

Hours of Operation: Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday (June to August), open until 8 p.m. Sunday Noon to 5 p.m. The Museum is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day, and Easter Sunday. Museum Gift Shop: Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday Noon- 5 p.m. Museum Cafe: Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission*: Members - Free Children 6 and Under - Free General Admission - $8.00 Senior Citizen - $6.00 Students (with valid ID) - $6.00 *Admission excludes ticketed programs and special events. Prices are subject to change.

Group Tour Information To schedule a group tour, visitors should call the museum at least 3 weeks in advance 443-263-1831 or tours@maamc.org Group Reservation form PDF School Group Reservation form PDF

Driving Directions: From New York/Philadelphia and Points North (I-95): Follow I-95 south through the Ft. McHenry Tunnel to exit 53/I-395 to Pratt Street. Follow Pratt Street to President Street. Museum is located on the corner of Pratt and President Streets. From Harrisburg/York and Points Northwest (I-83): Follow I-83 south (Jones Falls Expressway) to end (turns into Fallsway, Fallsway turns into President Street). Make left onto Pratt Street. Museum will be directly to your left. From Washington, D.C. and Points South (I-95): Follow I-95 north to I-395 to Pratt Street. Turn right onto Pratt Street. Proceed on Pratt Street until you get to President Street. Museum is located on the left. click here for Mapquest map

Transportation Options: Parking: Parking for museum visitors is located directly across the street on the corner of Pratt and President Streets. Metered parking is also available along Albermarle Street and throughout Harbor East and Little Italy neighborhoods. Bus Lines: Bus #10 via President Street turns right on President. Subway: Take the subway to the Shot Tower Station (East Baltimore). Follow Shot Tower exit area. At street level, walk two blocks south. Museum is located on the left. Water Taxi: Take water taxi to Marriott Waterfront Hotel (Pier 6), walk three blocks north on President Street. Museum will be directly to your right across Pratt Street.