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Great Blacks in Wax Museum

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 187 attractions in Baltimore
Traveler Description: Wax museum that focuses on African-American culture and history.
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Attraction type: Wax museum, History museum
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 1601-03 E North Ave Baltimore, MD 21213
Tel: 410-563-3404
Fax: 410-675-5040

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Reviews of Great Blacks in Wax Museum

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Mar 16, 2008

The neighborhood the Great Black in Wax Museum is located wasnt in the best conditions. One of the native from Balimore warnedme in advance. However I had to go see the musuem for myself. The moment I arrived inside the building was an experience in itself. I was at awe. Seeing the slaves ships, the chains of the slaves mouths... more

Jun 10, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

We drove up to see this wax museum. We got great directions from the Tourist Center at the Inner Harbor but they didn't say anything about the neighborhood. We almost didn't stay but decided to be brave. It was a good wax museum but some of the figures look so fake, clothing didn't fit or was obviously thrown together while,... more

May 3, 2005
13/13 found this review helpful

My husband and I spent the day in Baltimore last Saturday, and after a hearty lunch at Phillips Seafood House, we ended our day at the Black Wax Museum. Very moving, often disturbing, and very inspirational works of art. I have read many many stories, and have seen many movies about african slaves and their struggles, but to see it... more

Mar 24, 2005
3/3 found this review helpful

I was amazed when at the museum. the exhibits are all great, but some ae for certain age groups. going to the museum was a grat experience. it was a trip took with a youth violence prevention program. from the slave ship to the underground railroad, all was "wow". can't wait to go again. more

Aug 7, 2003
8/9 found this review helpful

The Great Blacks in Wax Museum was really and eyeopener and a wonderful time. I took my 16 year old son, my 13 year old grandson and my 8 year old daughter. They all thoroughly enjoyed it. There were certain exhibits (The Slave Ship and the Lynching Exhibit that I do not recommend for young children. My eight year old... more

Jul 20, 2003
8/8 found this review helpful

I really enjoyed the Blacks n Wax Museum. I am planning on returning this week of the 18th. It is a must see. Just to see the waz charaters is alsome. On a sale 1-10, I give 11. The last time I was there was about 4 years ago I am looking forward to see the new charaters or what... more

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Great Blacks in Wax Museum Address

1601-03 E North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21213
Tel: 410-563-3404 Fax: 410-675-5040