The building was originally the Platt and Company Cannery, one of the first oyster canning factories in Baltimore.
The museum houses the 'Sidney's Pharmacy' exhibit, a fully reconstructed 1930s drugstore complete with period-accurate packaging and equipment.
The 1906 steam tugboat 'Baltimore' anchored at the pier is the oldest working steam tug in the United States.
The museum's garment loft contains original sewing equipment used during the height of Baltimore's textile industry.
The collection includes the original production line equipment from the historic Domino Sugars refinery, once a dominant force in the local economy.
The museum archives document the history of the Bethlehem Steel Sparrows Point plant, which was once the largest steel mill in the world.
The Baltimore Museum of Industry is situated in a former 1906 oyster cannery on the Inner Harbor, highlighting the labor history of the city. The museum preserves the heritage of local workers through reconstructed workshops, including a 1930s pharmacy, a printing shop, and a garment loft. Visitors can interact with authentic industrial machinery and view artifacts from iconic Baltimore industries like steel manufacturing and shipbuilding. The site focuses on the evolution of labor, from artisanal craft to mass production. It features a unique collection of historic machines that remain functional for demonstrations. Outdoor exhibits include a 1906 steam tugboat, the Baltimore, which is a National Historic Landmark. The museum's waterfront location provides a panoramic view of the Patapsco River and the harbor skyline.
The outdoor pier area, featuring the historic steam tugboat with the Baltimore city skyline in the background.
Prioritize the guided demonstrations of the historic machinery, which are often led by former industry workers.
Explore the outdoor pier area to view the historic tugboat and get a different perspective of the harbor.
Visit the 'Kids' Cannery' area if traveling with younger children, as it provides a tactile lesson on industrial assembly lines.
Do not assume the tugboat is open for deck tours every day; check the schedule upon arrival as deck access is weather-dependent.
Closed on Mondays. Closed on major federal holidays.
