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George Peabody Library

University library · Baltimore ·

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This soaring “cathedral of books” welcomes the public during posted hours. Frequently featured by national outlets like Atlas Obscura, its marble floor and cast-iron balconies make simply stepping inside a memorable, free experience.

https://www.library.jhu.edu/library-hours/george-peabody-library/

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17 E Mt Vernon Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202 Get directions

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Information

Architectural gem, cathedral of books, research library, event space

beautiful library

stunning architecture

wedding venue

cathedral of books

historic feel

old books

great for photos

study space

Featured in Afar

17 E Mt Vernon Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202 Get directions

Free street parking

Paid parking garage

Paid street parking

Free Wi-Fi

Wheelchair accessible entrance

George Peabody Library by null

George Peabody Library by katherinejhdevaney (Atlas Obscura User)

George Peabody Library by Matthew Petroff on Flickr (Creative Commons)

George Peabody Library by katherinejhdevaney (Atlas Obscura User)

George Peabody Library by Courtesy of George Peabody Library

George Peabody Library by rennisk (Atlas Obscura User)

George Peabody Library by Courtesy of George Peabody Library

George Peabody Library by rennisk (Atlas Obscura User)

George Peabody Library by katherinejhdevaney (Atlas Obscura User)

George Peabody Library by rennisk (Atlas Obscura User)

George Peabody Library by rennisk (Atlas Obscura User)

George Peabody Library by Matoli Keeley for George Peabody Library

George Peabody Library by Matthew Petroff on Flickr (Creative Commons)

George Peabody Library by rennisk (Atlas Obscura User)

George Peabody Library by Matthew Petroff on Flickr (Creative Commons)

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