Museum Settings

Museums offer a unique and visually stunning backdrop for portrait sessions. With their cultural significance and artistic exhibits, museums provide a culturally rich and dramatic setting for portraits. From dramatic lighting to otherworldly exhibitions, museums provide an unforgettable portrait experience.

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A bride and her bridesmaids pose in front of a boat at Annapolis Maritime Museum in Maryland.

The Annapolis Maritime Museum

Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Permit: No Portraits
723 Second St,
Annapolis, MD 21403
A bride and her bridesmaids pose in front of a boat at Annapolis Maritime Museum in Maryland.
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
723 Second St
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410 295-0104
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No Portraits
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A young boy looking out of a wooden fence at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.

The B&O Railroad Museum

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: Yes
901 W Pratt St,
Baltimore, MD 21223
A young boy looking out of a wooden fence at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
901 W Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 752-2490
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A group of men in suits posing at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.

The Baltimore Museum of Industry (Indoors)

Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Permit: Yes
1415 Key Hwy,
Baltimore, MD 21230
A group of men in suits posing at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
1415 Key Hwy
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 727-4808
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
A boat docked at Baltimore with a city skyline in the background.

The Baltimore Museum of Industry (Outdoors)

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
1415 Key Hwy,
Baltimore, MD 21230
A boat docked at Baltimore with a city skyline in the background.
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
1415 Key Hwy
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 727-4808
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round
Two girls posing in front of an airplane at the College Park Aviation Museum.

The College Park Aviation Museum

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr,
College Park, MD 20740
Two girls posing in front of an airplane at the College Park Aviation Museum.
Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 864-6029
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best Year Round
A bride and groom are posing in front of the National Aquarium.

The National Aquarium

Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Permit: No Portraits
501 E Pratt St,
Baltimore, MD 21202
A bride and groom are posing in front of the National Aquarium.
Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
501 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 576-3800
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No Portraits
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round

The National Portrait Gallery

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: No
8th St NW & G St NW,
Washington, DC 20001
Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
8th St NW & G St NW
Washington, DC 20001
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
Best Year Round

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