Welcome to the Baltimore City Archives

ResearchersResearchers at Baltimore City Archives, January 2016

PLEASE NOTE: The City Archives (2615 Mathews St.) will be closed to the public for renovations starting in late April 2026. The closure will last approximately two months. We will post specific closing and re-opening dates on our homepage when they have been confirmed.

During this time, research assistance will still be provided by our archivists.
Thank you for your patience as we look forward to a clean and refreshed research area!

ADDRESS: 2615 Mathews St, Baltimore MD 21218 Directions
PHONE: 410-396-3884
HOURS: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Appointments generally available Tuesdays - Thursdays, 10:00AM to 3:00PM
4th Wednesday of each month, 5:00-8:00pm.
Click here for 2026 evening hours and scheduled closings information
PLEASE NOTE: All appointments must be confirmed by staff in advance.

E-MAIL: msa.bca@maryland.gov

RESEARCH APPOINTMENTS: All visits are by appointment only, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10:00AM to 3:00PM, with evening hours on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 5:00-8:00pm. Click here for 2026 evening hours and scheduled closings.
Appointment requests must be confirmed by staff at least 48 hours in advance.
Please review our Research at the Baltimore City Archives, Planning Your Visit and Fees and Charges pages. Digital cameras are welcome; see Policies.

VIRTUAL "Tuesday with Ed" APPOINTMENTS: Dr. Ed Papenfuse will field academic research-oriented questions via Zoom. Sessions are limited to 40 minutes and will be focused on research strategies as well as an effort to provide answers. Click on the banner below to request an appointment.

Image of Dr. Ed Papenfuse, Retired State Archivist