Filled with firsts, the Peale reopens its historic doors as a community museum

Jeffrey Kent might be the chief curator at the Peale Museum, but as an artist living in Baltimore for more than 40 years, he’s ashamed he only heard about the institution five years ago. “It needs to be elevated and amplified that we have this jewel of a museum in our city,” Kent, 59, said. The Peale preserves Baltimore’s stories through narratives, artwork, in-person exhibits and online experiences. The building located in downtown Baltimore houses 208 years of Charm City history.