Jewish Museum of Maryland

Explore one of America’s premier museums of Jewish history and culture, right in the heart of Baltimore’s historic Jonestown neighborhood. The Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM) is home to two of the nation’s oldest synagogues—Lloyd Street Synagogue (1845) and B’nai Israel Synagogue (1876)—where visitors can step inside beautifully preserved spaces featuring a hand-carved Torah Ark, matzoh ovens, ritual baths, and women’s balconies.

Through rotating exhibits, rare artifacts, and interactive storytelling, the museum brings to life the stories of Jewish immigrants who shaped Baltimore—once the second-largest port of immigration in the United States. Explore centuries of resilience, faith, and innovation, from the early German-Jewish settlers to later waves of Eastern European immigrants.

Beyond its historic synagogues, JMM offers engaging programs, film screenings, and special events that connect the Jewish experience to broader social and cultural themes. Whether you’re fascinated by heritage, architecture, or history, this is a must-visit destination that offers both a deeply personal journey and a larger-than-life story of American Jewish life.

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