The best arts & culture spots in Bowie

The National Capital Radio & Television Museum makes broadcast history feel alive with interactive guided tours and exhibits like From…

2608 Mitchellville Rd

Baltimore Museum of Industry makes Baltimore’s labor and innovation feel alive inside an 1860s oyster cannery, with hands-on exhibits, live…

1415 Key Hwy (Baltimore)

The collection of Matisses & Picassos, Impressionist works & a sculpture garden are some highlights.

10 Art Museum Dr (Baltimore)

Iconic landmark offering marine-life exhibits, a dolphin show, shark tank & walk-through rainforest.

501 E Pratt St (Baltimore)

Local rail history museum including an old caboose with toys and books.

8614 Chestnut Ave

Interactive exhibits at this museum featuring an IMAX theater, planetarium & rooftop observatory.

601 Light St (Baltimore)

Quiet, verdant expanse featuring river views (and boat docks), plus historical and archeological attractions.

16801 Mt Calvert Rd (Upper Marlboro)

Former plantation house turned museum offers guided and self-guided tours, and hosts events.

5626 Bell Station Rd (Glenn Dale)

Free-admission museum dedicated to Belair stable's role in local horse-breeding & racing history.

2835 Belair Dr

Local performing-arts theater & education center with a resident ensemble of actors & artists.

315 W Fayette St (Baltimore)

"The Star-Spangled Banner" manuscript is on display at this history museum & library.

610 Park Ave (Baltimore)

Small museum with unusual rotating exhibits by self-taught artists, plus sculptures & a garden.

800 Key Hwy (Baltimore)

Kid-powered museum with 3 floors of hands-on exhibits & play areas, plus events.

35 Market Pl (Baltimore)

Calm, relaxing, clean space offering all sorts of self-guided projects, from art to crafts like watercolor and collage, as well as art…

831 W 36th St (Baltimore)

Historic 3-building gallery with paintings & artifacts from ancient times to the present.

600 N Charles St (Baltimore)

Exhibits explore local African-American heritage through themes of family, community, slavery & art.

830 E Pratt St (Baltimore)

Casual performing arts theater hosting concerts, recitals, and other live acts.

15200 Annapolis Rd

Compact preserved site & museum featuring historic Edgar Allan Poe memorabilia & events.

203 N Amity St (Baltimore)

Living museum in a 1745 governor's home with collections interpreting local life from 1747–1950.

12207 Tulip Grove Dr

National Historic Landmark highlighting nearly 200 locomotives, a model train display & train rides.

901 W Pratt St (Baltimore)

Musicals and other performances are held at this theater with a casual atmosphere.

16500 White Marsh Pk Dr

Gallery specializing in artwork by black artists and custom framing.

15402 Emerald Way

Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.

601 Light St (Baltimore)