Museums
FreeBaltimore Museum of Art
FreeBrowse an art museum known for its Cone Collection of Matisse, Picasso and Van Gogh, plus two sculpture gardens.
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AttractionsFamily FavoriteOutdoor Adventure
The Maryland Zoo
The Maryland Zoo is an attraction in Baltimore, MD, part of the Washington DC guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Open Friday through Monday only in January and February.
1 Safari Pl · Baltimore, MD
Why you should go…
The Maryland Zoo sits inside historic Druid Hill Park and dates to 1876, making it one of the oldest zoos in the country. It is home to about 1,500 animals of 130 species, with areas like African Journey, Penguin Coast with its colony of African penguins, and Polar Bear Watch. Admission includes unlimited train and carousel rides, plus keeper chats, penguin feeding narrations and goat grooming in the farm area.
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