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George Peabody Library

University library · Baltimore ·

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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Architectural landmark with six floors and 300,000 books

beautiful architecture
historic interior
wedding venue
stunning design
old books
study space
photo opportunity
cast-iron balconies
Google Rating
4.6 (291)
Yelp Rating
4.8
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17 E Mt Vernon Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202 Get directions

Free Wi-Fi
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
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George Peabody Library by Matthew Petroff on Flickr (Creative Commons)
George Peabody Library by Matoli Keeley for George Peabody Library
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George Peabody Library by Matthew Petroff on Flickr (Creative Commons)
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George Peabody Library by Matthew Petroff on Flickr (Creative Commons)
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George Peabody Library by Matthew Petroff on Flickr (Creative Commons)
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Information

Architectural landmark with six floors and 300,000 books

beautiful architecture
historic interior
wedding venue
stunning design
old books
study space
photo opportunity
cast-iron balconies
Google Rating
4.6 (291)
Yelp Rating
4.8
Featured in Afar
Featured in

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

Free Wi-Fi
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
George Peabody Library by null
George Peabody Library by Matthew Petroff on Flickr (Creative Commons)
George Peabody Library by Matoli Keeley for George Peabody Library
George Peabody Library by rennisk (Atlas Obscura User)
George Peabody Library by Matthew Petroff on Flickr (Creative Commons)
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 Courtesy of George Peabody Library
George Peabody Library by Matthew Petroff on Flickr (Creative Commons)
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 katherinejhdevaney (Atlas Obscura User)
George Peabody Library by Matthew Petroff on Flickr (Creative Commons)
George Peabody Library by katherinejhdevaney (Atlas Obscura User)
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