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Multicultural

Known for its blend of hometown hospitality and hard-working resolve, Baltimore has evolved from port city to steel town to modern cultural center. For nearly three centuries, people from around the world have landed in Baltimore to plant new roots and follow their dreams.

In the early 1800s, Baltimore was the second largest port of entry into the United States after Ellis Island. Today, a wide landscape of nations makes up the fabric of Baltimore's cultural landscape. In our faces are echoes of Europe; Africa; North, South and Central America; Asia and the Middle East. In our streets and neighborhoods are the  museums, monuments, shops and festivals that reflect our culture and history. And in the midst of our variety lie the common threads that make Baltimore the city we love: sunny days at the Inner Harbor; hikes and treks through our walking paths and parks; laughter, memories and shared experiences.

Baltimore: Discover Worlds of Culture is a celebration of the elements that make Baltimore a uniquely American city.