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...
Special
Interest
for
Teachers: Teachers
are
encouraged
to
visit
the
Museum FREE
throughout
the
year and
utilize
any
of
the
resources
we
have
available.
Use
of
these
resources
will
enable
teachers
to
prepare
lesson
plans
on
specific
environmental
and
historical
subjects.
*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.
The
following 'Tour
Programs'are
part of our
regular schedule
and are approximately
1 hour in
duration.
If the age
or grade
level of
your tour
group or
area of interest
varies, our
Education
Department
is very willing
to work with
you to tailor
a tour that
meets your
group’s
special interests
or needs.*
All tours,
except “Water
Works!”,
are available
7 days a
week.
Baltimore:
Then and Now: Primarily
geared toward
3rd - 8th grade
students, this
program offers
a unique overview
of the history
of public works
as well as
a representation
of the modern
day services
they represent.
Water
Works!
Curriculum
Tour:
Prior
to
your
Museum
tour
teachers
are
sent
our
Teacher
Packet
with
lesson
plans
which
provides
teachers
suggested
pre
and
post
visit
activities
that
build
upon
the
educational
experience
given
during
the
Museum
tour.
While
at
the
Museum
students
will
have
the
benefit
of
a Docent’s
presentation,
participate
in
a water
testing
experiment,
view
an
interesting
public
works
history
video
and
so
much
more.
Available
M-F
only.
Summer
Camp Groups: Camp
groups are
offered the
same high quality
educational
experience
as school tours.
In addition
they may also
utilize the
picnic area
adjacent to
the Streetscape
Exhibit for
hands on activities
(weather permitting)
as well as
accommodating
a leisurely
lunch.
Senior
Groups: Come
relive your childhood
experiences! Seniors
enjoy visiting
as part of their
daily enrichment
program and share
the rich history
of their past as
well as learn about
the future of the
city and its environment.
For
more tour information
please contact Vince
Pompa, Director of
Education and Programs
at 410-396-5565
or via email at 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 again
Saturday, October
4,
2008 from 10am
to
2pm at the
Baltimore Public
Works Museum
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.
Rain or Shine.
ARTSCAPE: Located
in the Kid’s
Craft Area.
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!
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 on
Saturday, September
29, 2007 from
noon to 5 p.m.
at the Kid’s
Activity Area
adjacent to
the Washington
Monument. For event
details please
visit www.baltimorebookfestival.com
BLACK
HISTORY MONTH:The
Museum is pleased to reach
out to the community with a
special
event commemorating Black History
Month. Each year 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.
