Scheduling a Group Visit

The Jewish Museum of Maryland invites you and your students to experience the rich vitality of Jewish heritage by visiting our Museum and participating in our school programs. Discover the variety and liveliness of Jewish culture, past and present.

The Jewish Museum offers a variety of programs and tours for school groups, camps, youth groups, college and university students, and after-school programs. We provide both on-site field trip opportunities as well as outreach services. A listing of current school programs is provided below.

School groups are accepted Sunday - Friday, beginning at 9:30am.

To make reservations for a school program, to confer with JMM education staff, or to get more information, please contact Elena Rosemond-Hoerr, Education and Program Coordinator, 410.732.6400 x 229 or erosemondhoerr@jewishmuseummd.org.

Homeschool Groups

Please contact the Museum about setting up a program with your homeschool group. We are happy to work with your group to set up a tour as befits your curriculum. For more information, please contact Elena Rosemond-Hoerr, Education and Program Coordinator, 410.732.6400 x 229 or erosemondhoerr@jewishmuseummd.org.

How to Schedule

Contact Elena Rosemond-Hoerr at 410.732.6400 x229 or e-mail erosemondhoerr@jewishmuseummd.org to book your visit. A packet of pre-visit materials, along with a confirmation letter and directions will be sent to you in advance of your visit.

Dates and Times:
School programs are offered year-round
Sunday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Length of Visit:
Tours generally last 90 minutes but can be tailored to meet your needs.

Group Size:
With groups larger than 30, teachers are asked to divide their students into smaller groups of no more than 25-30.

Chaperones:
Chaperones are required in a ratio of 1 adult per 10 students. The role of chaperones is to encourage students to ask questions, make personal observations, and provide supervision.

Fees:
The admission fee is $2 per student; $3 per accompanying adult (including teachers). Supplemental $2 per student fee for archival exploration programs, art projects, writing workshops, and other special programs.

Accessibility:
The Museum entrance, galleries, and restrooms are fully accessible. With advance notice, the Museum is happy to provide additional assistance for groups in need of special accommodations such as sign language interpreters. It is necessary to climb stairs to enter the main sanctuaries of both historic synagogues.

Food Service:
The Museum can provide space for eating bagged lunches if arrangements are made in advance of the visit. Please note that there is no food service on site at the Museum, nor is there refrigerated storage for lunches.

Visit Other Museums:
The Museum can help you create a field trip package that includes a visit to other nearby museums and historic sites. The Jonestown neighborhood, where the Museum is located, is home to several historic sites including the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, the Star Spangled Banner Flag House, the Carroll Mansion , and the Shot Tower. The Museum can help you plan a multi-site visit. Please inquire about this option when making your reservation. Note that you will be responsible for paying separate admission fees for each stop on your itinerary.

We are happy to work with you to design a special program. Teachers are welcome to visit the Museum, any time during open hours (Sun, Tues, Weds, Thurs 12:00-4:00 p.m.) at no charge, with an advanced reservation. The Jewish Museum of Maryland is a Star Attraction along Baltimore's Heritage Walk. Visit www.heritagewalk.org for more information.