Find your smile at the National Museum of Dentistry!
Sink your teeth into fun for all ages! See amazing teeth feats, marvel at George Washington’s choppers (they’re not made of wood, after all!), sing along to vintage toothpaste commercials, and discover fascinating hands-on exhibitions about the power of a healthy smile. An Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum is renowned for its collection of dental treasures from the legendary to the whimsical, from Queen Victoria’s dental instruments to cartoon character toothbrushes featuring Fred Flintstone and Mickey Mouse.
Hours
Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and major holidays
Admission
Adults - $7
Seniors (60+), college students
with ID, UMB employees with ID - $5
Children (ages 3-18) - $3
Age 2 & under - Free
Members - Free
Teacher Appreciation Month
The National Museum of Dentistry and members of the Greater Baltimore History Alliance offer Maryland teachers free regular admission on weekends from February 6-March 7, 2010. Valid ID required.
Group rates and tours available; call 410/706-9599.
Location
A short walk from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the Museum is located at the corner of Greene and Lombard Streets on the campus of the University of Maryland Baltimore, home of the world’s first dental school.
Accessibility
The Museum is wheelchair accessible and meets Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines.
The McCauley Library of the History of Dentistry
The library houses rare dental publications, photographs, and archival documents. By appointment; call 410/706-8704
