I was nervous this would be too kid-friendly, but it was absolutely spooky and amazing!!!! Highly recommend. Staff is wonderful, merch is great, the decor was shocking!!

Steam School aboard the John W Brown was excellent. This 3 day class gave me an appreciation for what the merchant seamen who operated this Liberty Ship during WW-2 had to face. As a retired engineer I enjoyed learning first-hand about how old fashioned steam engines work, but the class would be good for non-techies as well.

This is truly a hidden gem in Baltimore. You will have to go out of your way to find it and you may have to call ro get in the gate, but you will never find anything close on the east coast. The John W. Brown is an OPERATIONAL WWII cargo ship. The volunteers onboard have not only read about the ship but are proficient in sailing her several times a year. If you have any interest in engineering, be sure to visit the engine room and listen as the volunteer docents describe this operating triple expansion steam engine. We spent half the day talking to these incredible volunteers. The museum spaces were suprisingly well laid out for this restored ship. They outlined the basics about the sailors onboard and the ships history. I cannot recommend enough....worth the trip to visit!!!

This ship on the other side of the harbor in Baltimore is one of two World War II liberty ships that can be visited (out of almost 2700 built during the war)! The story behind the Liberty Ships is amazing-America pulled together to build the vehicles to get supplies and troops to Europe. As Americans age, the interest in the history of WWII is diminishing-a reason for us to stop and visit this example of American genius. Take the time to go under the harbor to the other side and support the fine volunteers who are keeping this history alive (at least for the time being). Thank them by showing up and admiring the American spirit in its unique form. Without our support, this ship may disappear for future generations . . .

The SS John W. Brown Living History cruise was truly an amazing experience. My sons and I absolutely loved this experience. From start to finish the all volunteer crew was amazin. Highly recommend. If I wasn't so tired form such an amazing day I would write paragraphs about this fantastic view into America's proud history.