The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University

The Peabody Institute is located in the heart of Baltimore's beautiful Mount Vernon. With a backdrop of stunning 19th-century architecture and inviting parks, Mount Vernon is a cultural urban village that boasts museums, music, theater, international dining cuisine, boutiques, festivals, and a thriving nightlife. The neighborhood’s historic centerpiece is the Washington Monument, built in 1815. The nation’s first monument to George Washington soars 176 feet above four picturesque parks. Mount Vernon is a special place, rich in history and vibrant in the present, a neighborhood that beckons residents and visitors to take their time and enrich their lives.

Here are some of the cultural organizations and landmarks located within a few blocks of Peabody:

• Walters Art Museum

• Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre

• Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

• Center Stage

• Contemporary Museum

• Enoch Pratt Free Library

• Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center

• Garrett Jacobs Mansion

• Maryland Historical Society

• Theatre Project

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