A Gilded Age mansion filled with art, rare books, and architectural wonders, Evergreen Museum & Library is a portal into Baltimore’s aristocratic past. Once home to the powerful Garrett family, this 48-room Italianate estate holds treasures ranging from Tiffany glass and Asian ceramics to original works by Picasso, Modigliani, Zelda Fitzgerald, and Diego Rivera.

A docent-led tour takes you through 15 lavishly decorated rooms, including the awe-inspiring John Work Garrett Library, housing 30,000 rare volumes, among them a first edition of The Great Gatsby. The mansion’s private theater, designed by Ballets Russes visionary Leon Bakst, dazzles with vibrant, immersive decor.

Beyond the opulent interiors, 26 acres of gardens, meadows, and wooded trails invite exploration. Once evaluated by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the grounds offer a serene escape into nature and history.

Whether you’re a history lover, art enthusiast, or simply fascinated by Gilded Age grandeur, Evergreen Museum & Library is a Baltimore treasure waiting to be discovered.