31 S. Greene St.
410-706-0600
www.dentalmuseum.umaryland.edu

HOURS:
Wednesday thru Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 1pm-4pm

ADMISSION:
Adults $4.50
Seniors and youths 18-under $2.50

The NMD, which is the only museum of its kind, is located on the Baltimore campus of the University of Maryland, just a short walk from the Inner Harbor. The museum building was erected in 1904 and was the home of the Dental School for 25 years. Along with a look at the history of dentistry, visitors can discover the origins and evolutionary significance of animal and human teeth and their present role in popular culture. Two highlights include a peek at George Washington’s "not-so-wooden" teeth, and a display of the dental instruments used in treating the mouth of Queen Victoria, back in the 19th century. Visitors may also study the evolution of the toothbrush as well as many other dental instruments.

Hey, if you’re into teeth and gums and you think the history of dentistry seems like a fascinating one, then this is your place. Also, the NMD is located right down the street from the City’s oldest cemetery, the Westminster Cemetery and Catacombs, which is also the burial grounds of Edgar Allen Poe and several Revolutionary War generals. A little to the west is the Edgar Allen Poe House Museum, the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum and the B&O Railroad Museum. Therefore, one can make an excellent and variable little tour around these parts, especially if traveling on foot.

WARNING: most of these attractions are located in unsafe neighborhoods, most notably the Poe House. Keep in mind there is limited on-street meter parking. A wiser choice might be the Baltimore Grand Garage located on Paca Street, or the meter parking lots just North of Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Getting to the NMD from the Harbor is easiest on foot and the immediate surrounding neighborhood is not too bad as the Museum is located on the U of M’s campus. But if you must drive beware the roads traveling one way, it can get confusing. Also, there is limited meter parking, but a garage one block over on Paca Street.