Baltimore Public Works Museum programs strive to cultivate an understanding of public works history and how it relates to today’s public projects and services effecting and enhancing our everyday lives. Whether you choose to visit the Museum, attend one of our special events or participate in one of our community outreach activities there is something challenging and fun for everyone.

Educational Tour Programs...

Visit & Learn: Learn how many gallons of drinking water are distributed each day. Discover how many miles of city streets are maintained. Guess how much trash is removed daily and the importance of recycling. Uncover public works history and how it relates to today’s public projects and services affecting and enhancing our everyday lives by a visit to the Museum where there is something challenging and fun for everyone.

Tour & Learn:

Tour Programs are offered to groups as part of our regular schedule and last approximately 1 hour. If the age/grade level of your group or area of interest varies, our Education Department is happy to tailor a tour that meets your needs.* All tours, except “Water Works!”, are available 6 days a week.
 
Baltimore: Then and Now: Perfect for 3rd - 8th grade students, this program offers a unique overview of the history of public works as well as a depiction of the modern day services they represent. Fun and interactive! Games and scavenger hunt if time permits.
Water Works! Curriculum Tour: Students are offered a special Docent’s presentation, participate in a water testing experiment, view an interesting public works history video and so much more.

Prior to your Water Works Tour, teachers may request our Teacher Packet with lesson plans which gives suggested pre- and post-visit activities that build upon the educational experience given during the Museum tour. Available M-F only.
Summer Camp Groups: Cool camp fun! Similar to the school tour experience, summer camp groups may also utilize the picnic area adjacent to the Streetscape Exhibit for a leisurely lunch and hands on activities (weather permitting).

Senior Groups: Relive your childhood experiences! Seniors are welcome to visit as part of daily enrichment programs and share the rich history of the past plus learn about the future of the city!

Teachers: Teachers can visit the Museum FREE throughout the year and utilize any of our available resources. Prepare environmental, historical subjects and conservation lesson plans with our resources!

*Please note Museum school programs: (1) Enhance classroom learning goals, (2) Meet statewide performance goals. (3) Present multiple interactive experiences, and (4) Inspire students to be tomorrows’ leaders in Science, Technology and Social Studies

Contact
Vince Pompa, Director of Education and Programs at 410-396-5565 or vince.pompa@baltimorecity.gov. To schedule a tour now click “HERE”.

Special Events...

Throughout the year the Museum is host to a variety of fun and educational special events and community outreach activities. Here are a few annual events to watch for, so mark your calendar and come join in.

“ Heavy Metal: Big Truck Day”: Heavy Metal takes on new meaning when the super BIG trucks of Baltimore’s fleet roll up to the Museum for a day of discovery.

Come for a day of FREE fun-filled activities which includes the Truck Trail Game--an opportunity to sit in, explore and learn about all kind of cool trucks, join in Maryland Public Television’s Bob the Vid-Tech show and other creative activities. Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 10am to 2pm Rain or Shine.
Community Activities/Festivals...

ARTSCAPE: Located in the Kid’s Craft Area at this annual festival, kids of all ages can use their creativity to make ‘beautiful birds’ from recycled materials easily found around the home. All materials needed are supplied for this FREE take home piece of art. Make more art, not trash! July 17-19, 2009 10am-7pm. Visit www.artscape.org

BALTIMORE BOOK FESTIVAL: The history of public works is fascinating and yours to translate into a fanciful mask for storytelling. Decorate your mask with all kinds of appropriately interesting recycled materials. Come join in the FREE for ALL fun the last weekend in September from noon to 5 p.m. at the Kid’s Activity Area adjacent to the Washington Monument. September 25-27, 2009. 10am-7pm. Visit www.baltimorebookfestival.com
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Each year, the museum is pleased to reach out to the community with a special event commemorating Black History Month. We offer a unique approach to entertain, educate and inform visitors. Among our most popular programming is the age old tradition of “Griot Storytelling” as pictured here.

Check back this spring for an update on Earth Day and National Public Works Week events and activities.
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