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The museum's permanent collection is a gateway to the history and living culture of Maryland African Americans. The collection includes art, artifacts, textiles, material culture, photographs, rare books and other items. Some of our largest collections focus on African American military experience, early American jazz recordings, and Maryland community history.

With a mission, “to be the premier experience and best resource for information and inspiration about the lives of African American Marylanders”, the Reginald F.

To inquire about our exhibitions currently available for rent, please submit an Exhibitions Inquiry Form.

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View annual reports, fact sheets, media releases, and images related to the museum.

For media inquiries, please call 443-263-1809 or email Lisa Woods. 

Volunteers provide significant support to the museum by assisting with events, programs, and other activities that serve the public. Reginald F. Lewis Museum volunteers have the unique opportunity to enlighten and inspire the public through the many stories and accomplishments of Maryland African-Americans.

We are currently accepting applications for the following volunteer positions:

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The Reginald F. Lewis Museum is Baltimore’s premier facility highlighting the history and accomplishments of African Americans with a special focus on Maryland’s African American community.

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Mission Statement

To be the premier experience and best resource for information and inspiration about the lives of African American Marylanders. The museum seeks to realize its mission by collecting, preserving, interpreting, documenting and exhibiting the rich contributions of African American Marylanders from the state’s earliest history to the present and the future.
 

Vision

To share globally, and with integrity, the human drama of Maryland’s African American experience.

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum is located in Baltimore, Maryland.