Our Mission
The mission of the Baltimore Museum of Industry is to interpret the diverse and significant human stories behind labor and innovation in Baltimore, cultivating a sense of belonging and inspiring visitors to think critically about the intersection of work and society.
Enjoy exhibitions, tours, hands-on activities, and programs that recognize the dignity of work.
Read about the BMI and our mission-driven work to create impact in three areas, as well as recent news about exhibitions and programs, staff contact information, museum trustees, recent annual reports, and recent job postings.
Impact
The BMI seeks transformation of thinking and action in three critical areas:
People: The BMI enhances awareness that all work has dignity; that innovations can come from anyone, anywhere; and that understanding work—its impacts, inequities, and opportunities—can lead to a more healthy and just society.
Place: The BMI promotes increased understanding of the successes, challenges, and inequities that characterize today’s Baltimore, shedding light on how and why the city and its waterfront have evolved over time.
Work: The museum provides a holistic understanding of how work, or lack of work, have defined Baltimore, and explores pathways to create an increasingly sustainable, flourishing, just, and beautiful Baltimore through thoughtful industry. It promotes understanding of who finds work, and who does not, in Baltimore, and how government, employers, and non-profits can support increased resilience for individuals and the city.
The Baltimore Museum of Industry is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.