Baltimore Museum of Industry

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Join the Baltimore Museum of Industry on September 17th at 6 p.m. for the latest installment of Then & Now, a captivating series that connects historical themes with today's realities.

This session explores the deep-rooted history of Maryland’s iconic blue crab industry—moving beyond the labor-intensive reality of processing houses to investigate what crabbing reveals about immigration, migration, and the diverse workforce development that built the Chesapeake region.

Crucially, events like this remind us that history isn't just something we read about—it’s something we unpack together. Meaningful conversation creates space to honor the human stories behind our regional heritage, connect past labor movements to modern community realities, and foster fresh perspectives on where we go next.

To lead this vital dialogue, we’re bringing together five remarkable voices from across the community:

Kira Wisniewski - Co Organizer/Creative Mornings Baltimore
Kate Livie - Historian & Author
Nia Hampton - Cultural Worker & Conceptual Artist
Hess Love - Public Scholar, Writer, & Cultural Strategist
CJ Canby - Captain & Crabber

Beyond the panel discussion, the evening features a screening of "The Labor, The Luxury", immersive art installations, and after-hours access to explore the museum galleries. Guests can enjoy complimentary bites from Ekiben, music from DJ Styles Bond, and a cash bar throughout the event.

Thursday, September 17 | 6 - 8:30p |
Tickets $25 | Members $15
1415 Key Highway | Free Parking
Come for the history, stay for the conversation, and leave connected to the community. RSVP at https://loom.ly/LdkNIjc

08/28/2026

Do you remember the Kids Cannery? 🤔

Shucking oysters to pack and ship, as they did at Platt Oyster Company — our very museum site — in 1865, is our premier educational program for littles and has been for over 20 years. 🦪

Whether you remember your childhood trip to the BMI or have never been before, we invite you to join us for After School Special, sponsored by Tate Engineering, as we take you through our historical, industrial, and always crafty educational programs.

Grab your first drink on us and explore the museum, shuck and pack "oysters", build a rocket, or engineer a rollercoaster! Connect with Baltimore parents, educators, industry enthusiasts, and BMI staff over cocktails, music, and inventive bites.

Grab an early dinner and call the babysitter; you won't want to miss this!
Thursday, September 24 | 6:30pm-9pm
Tickets: $55 Non-Members | $45 Members
1415 Key Highway | Free Parking

Get your tickets today!
https://www.thebmi.org/event/after-school-special/

08/27/2026

What does health equity mean to you?

Thank you to everyone who came out for our latest Industry Social Club. This month’s after-hours networking event brought community members together for a conversation about Baltimore’s healthcare landscape— tackling topics such as health (in)equity in the city.

Special thanks to our moderator and program co-producer, Alanah Nichole Davis(Lanah Davis), for leading the conversation and to our incredible panelist for sharing their insight and expertise:

Dr. Francesca Weaks | Faculty Researcher
Dominique Stokes | Founder
Smitha Gopal | Managing Director Techstars AI Health Baltimore

Thank you to pncbank for supporting this series. See you in October for the next Industry Social Club at the Baltimore Museum of Industry ⚙️

🎥: Anthony Lynch

08/26/2026

When we were building the soundtrack for our 2020 “Women Of Steel” exhibition— an exhibit honoring the women of Bethlehem Steel’s Sparrows Point Mill who fought for respect and a livable wage— Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” was the first song on the list.

Inspired by working women organizing against unfair pay and harassment, the song was a call for dignity on the job, written by a woman who understood the fight for labor rights.

Thank you, Dolly, for giving workers a voice to sing along to. Your support of the working class is ingrained into your legacy 🦋 🔨

08/24/2026

Did you know that your BMI membership allows you to visit the Maryland Zoo for FREE in September and October? It’s one of the great perks of being part of our community! 🐧

During those two months, BMI members can enjoy up to 2 Adult and 2 Child admissions OR 1 Adult and 3 Child admissions per visit.

All BMI members, regardless of your membership level, can enjoy this reciprocal offer— just show your BMI membership card at the gate and enjoy a wonderful time at the Maryland Zoo 🦒

📷: Visitors at the City Zoo Reptile House, 1949. BGE Photo Collection, BMI Archives.

08/22/2026

On Saturday, August 29th, Tola’s Room will be hosting a Community Archive Day during the Baltimore Museum of Industy’s ¡Bienvenidos al Museo! program 🎞️

The Community Archive Day is to prepare for their 2027 exhibition, From Borinquen to Baltimore: Puerto Rican Players of the Baltimore Elite Giants ⚾️

Community members are encouraged to bring photographs, baseball memorabilia, family documents, newspaper clippings, or oral histories related to Puerto Rican baseball, the Baltimore Elite Giants, the Negro Leagues, Puerto Rican migration, or life in Baltimore during the 1930s through the 1950s. Your contributions will help Tola’s Room incorporate new stories, artifacts, and knowledge from the community into the exhibition and their digital archive. Digitization and archival supplies provided.

The BMI is excited to welcome them as part of the museum’s ¡Bienvenidos al Museo! community initiative, a free admission day which welcomes Spanish-speaking visitors to explore the BMI and provides Spanish interpreted guided tours, self-guided audio tours in Spanish, and opportunities to connect and engage with Latin community organizations and leaders.

08/21/2026

Join us for "Then & Now: Bounty of the Bay" on September 17th, an evening dedicated to exploring the rich cultural and industrial legacy of the Maryland blue crab. We will dive into the lived experiences of those who built this industry and what the Chesapeake’s crabbing heritage reveals about community, migration, and identity.

The program will feature a special installation by conceptual artist Nia Hampton, "The Labor, The Luxury," which invites us to reflect on the past and present conditions of our region.

Guests will enjoy live music by Styles Bond throughout the evening and can look forward to signature soft crab sandwiches provided by Ekiben.

Join us for an engaging night of conversation, art, and local flavor!
Thursday, September 17 | 6-8:30 PM
1415 Key Highway | Free Parking
Learn more at https://www.thebmi.org/event/thennow-crabs/

08/18/2026

Join us tomorrow (8/18) as we welcome you all back to Industry Social Club— the Baltimore Museum of Industry’s FREE, quarterly, after-hours program for local professionals and creatives in various industries across Baltimore!

From 5:30 to 8 PM, guests can enjoy live music, light bites, cash bar, and great conversation surrounding this month’s theme—Healthcare.

08/14/2026

The Baltimore Museum of Industry is more than just a museum— we are a community space where neighbors can connect and support local businesses!

Every Saturday from 9AM - 1 PM, the BMI Farmers’ Market is filled with local vendors, great produce, and more!
Free parking available on site.