Homewood Museum

Hours

Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Winter Holidays Closures: Homewood will be closed December 23–January 1, 2025, as well as January 4–10, 2025.

Admission

$12 regular admission

$10 discounted admission
Seniors, JHU alumni, AAA members, non-Baltimore City Public School students, and non-active/retired military.

Free, with a valid ID
JHU faculty, staff, and students, JHU Museums members, children under 5, Baltimore City Public Schools students, and active military.

On View Now

Period rooms can be explored while on a docent-guided or self-guided tour and are included in tour admission.

The Housekeeper’s Room is self-guided and may be viewed without an admission fee.

Check Current Exhibitions to see if a temporary exhibition is on view

Tour Options

Docent-Guided Tours (60 mins)

Call before you visit to confirm docent availability, 410-516-5589.

Typically available hourly Tuesday through Sunday with the first tour at 11:30am and the last tour at 2:30pm.

Self-Guided Audio Tours

Available any time during open hours.

Homewood Museum Bookshop

The Bookshop carries Homewood souvenirs, books highlighing stories of Black resistance and resilience, and products from independent Black-owned businesses.

Proceeds from the Bookshop support museum operations and initiatives. Your patronage is appreciated.

Research at Homewood Museum

JHU faculty and students are encouraged to visit the museum and study its collections. To make arrangements to visit or access an object, please submit a request using our online form.

Request Collection Access

Getting There

3400 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218

Bike

We welcome visitors by foot and bicycle. Bike racks are located on the Johns Hopkins University campus. U-Bolt bike locks are recommended.

Bus

Baltimore City bus routes service the museum’s Charles Street location, including the Route 51 Bus (“Towson-Downtown”) and Route 95 Bus (“Downtown to Roland Park”). Routes and stops change frequently, so please consult the MTA’s website here.

Collegetown Shuttle

For students, faculty, and staff of the Johns Hopkins University, Notre Dame of Maryland University, and Towson University, the free Baltimore Collegetown Shuttle operates during the spring and fall semesters. The stop for Johns Hopkins University is at 3400 North Charles Street. Homewood is at the top right of the circular driveway at the campus’ main entrance.

Parking

There is limited free parking at Homewood Museum. A small parking lot can be accessed from the south-bound lane of Charles Street, south of University Parkway, just after the University tennis courts. Please register your car at the Homewood Museum Gift Shop once you have arrived.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the tour like? What will I see?

    On either a docent-led or a self-guided tour of Homewood, you will learn about the history of early 19th-century Baltimore and the people who resided at Homewood during that time, both free and enslaved. You also will see 12 rooms of the Federal-era mansion, plus many objects in its collection, including furniture, ceramics, paintings, and silver. The docent-led tour takes approximately 1 hour to complete. The self-guided tour takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

    Please note: The tour discusses mature themes such as slavery, violence, domestic abuse, and sexual assault, and may not be appropriate for younger visitors.

  • Is the museum accessible to people with limited mobility?

    Due to the historical nature of the building, Homewood Museum is not accessible to those with impaired mobility, including those using walkers or wheelchairs. Canes can be accommodated but please be advised that the regular tour requires climbing stairs and being able to stand for the duration of the tour.

  • Do you offer group tours?

    Yes, we welcome groups to the museum. Group tours start at nine (9) people and receive a discounted rate. To learn more about booking a group tour, please email museums@jhu.edu.

  • Can I explore the grounds?

    Homewood sits on the campus of the Johns Hopkins University, which spans approximately 130 acres in the Charles Village neighborhood. The campus is open to the public and accessible to people with limited mobility.

  • Can I take photographs at Homewood?

    Yes, photography for non-commercial use is allowed inside and outside at Homewood. Please consult our Photography Policy for further information.

  • What facilities are available on-site for visitors?

    Bathrooms are available onsite, but located down a full flight of stairs. Food concessions are available in the Charles Village neighborhood just a short walk from the museum.

  • Can I bring my pet?

    With the exception of service animals, pets are not permitted.

  • Are strollers allowed?

    Strollers are welcome but will need to be left at the Gift Shop during a tour.

  • I would like to access the museum and/or its collections for research purposes. Who do I contact?

    We are happy to consider scholarly inquiries. Please contact Curator of Collections, Michelle Fitzgerald, at mfitzg19@jhu.edu with a summary of your research objective and timeline.

  • How do I become more involved with Homewood Museum?

    Your participation is welcome and essential to the continued growth of Homewood! You can get involved by becoming a docent, a donor, or simply by joining our mailing list.