Make the Museum and extension of your classroom!
Bring History Beyond the Classroom
Give your students the opportunity to experience history, not just read about it.
A field trip to the National Great Blacks In Wax Museum brings students face-to-face with the people, events, struggles, and achievements that have shaped American and world history.
An Educational Experience That Goes Beyond the Textbook
Through immersive exhibits and historical interpretation, students are encouraged to ask questions, think critically, make connections to classroom learning, and explore the contributions of people of African descent.
Museum visits can complement classroom instruction in American history, Maryland history, African American history, social studies, civics, civil rights, arts and culture, and interdisciplinary learning.
Field Trips to Freedom
Field Trips to Freedom connects classroom learning with an immersive exploration of Black history and culture. Students encounter stories of resilience, leadership, innovation, struggle, and achievement while developing a deeper understanding of how people of African descent have shaped our nation and the world.
Designed to Extend Classroom Learning
Educational field trips are most impactful when they are connected to classroom instruction. We encourage educators to incorporate the Museum experience into lesson plans before and after their visit.
Teachers can use the Museum to support:
Historical inquiry and critical thinking
Primary and secondary source discussions
Civics and social justice
Maryland and American history
Black history and culture
Writing, reflection, and research
Arts and humanities
Our Services
Advanced reservations and tickets are required for groups with 10 or more. Please email us if you have questions.
Groups of 10–20 people that make a reservation will receive discounted admission, and can tour the museum gallery at their own pace at their reserved time.
The museum offers guided tours for school field trips and groups of 10–20 people on a limited, appointment-only basis. Tours generally last 2 hours.
If your group is larger than 20 people, please use our Tour Request Form.
Group Visits
The Great Blacks in Wax Museum welcomes all individuals, adults, universities, tourism, community, and personal groups. We provide our exhibits with self-guided, guided, individual, audio, and group tours. Request a guided tour or reserve admission and lead your own group. University student groups and K-12 school groups may also request a live virtual tour led by a Museum guide. For additional information, select a category below.
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We welcome adult groups to explore the museum's collection. Reserve a private tour with a museum guide or lecture to your own group in the galleries. To request a guided or self-guided group visit for 20 or more people, please complete the request form:
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We welcome college and university student groups to explore the museum's collection. Reserve a private tour with a museum guide or lecture to your own group in the galleries. You may also request a Virtual Group Tour. To request a guided or self-guided group visit for 20 or more people, please complete the request form:
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We welcome all school-age learners! Request a guided visit led by trained educators or a self-guided visit, which allows you to lead your own students through the museum. You may also request a virtual school tour where we joins your classroom online.
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Great Blacks in Wax is committed to providing learning experiences for kids, teens, and adults of all abilities. We tailor our programs to fit the needs, abilities, and interests of people with disabilities of all ages. Choose a guided visit with a tour, or a self-guided visit to explore the galleries with your group on your own. Additionally, we can adapt a guided visits for school groups to the varying needs of students.
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We welcome all camp and community youth groups to request either a guided visit led by trained museum educators or a self-guided visit, which allows you to lead your own group through the museum.
Extended Tours
Spend half of the day in The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum then visit some of the other world famous African heritage sites around the Baltimore area. Orchard Street Church and Sharp Street Church are only a few sites to visit as part of this tour.
Additional fees apply for extended tours.
Tour Options for Teachers
Introduce your students to the richness of our history. Our Field Trip guide helps prepare you and support your teaching.
Choose from 3 pre-recorded special topic video presentations that focus on specific topics relating to Black History.
Bring The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum to your classroom for a 30–45 minute live facilitator led tour.
Create a virtual tour to fit your needs and learning objectives by emailing us info@greatblacksinwax.org
Exhibitons
National Great Blacks in Wax Museum houses over 200 life-size wax figure in dramatic, three-dimensional scenes that capture significant moments in history. Visitors go on a 5,000 year journey that begins in Ancient Africa and ends in today’s modern world. You will emerge from your journey with a greater understanding about a people’s story of struggle, determination, and triumph.
Have a question about Group Visits? Email us