Enoch Pratt Central Library, Baltimore

Name: Enoch Pratt Central Library
Address: 400 Cathedral St, Baltimore, 21201-4484, United States
Telephone: +1 410-396-5500

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The Enoch Pratt Free Library is the free public library system of Baltimore, Maryland. Its Central Library and office headquarters are located on 400 Cathedral Street and occupy the northeastern three quarters of a city block bounded by West Franklin Street to the north, Cathedral Street to the east, West Mulberry Street to the south, and Park Avenue to the west. Located on historic Cathedral Hill, north of downtown, the library is also in the Mount Vernon-Belvedere-Mount Royal neighborhood and cultural and historic district. ()

Established: 1882 (142 years ago)Coordinates: 39°17'41"N, 76°37'3"W

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400 Cathedral StCentral Baltimore (Downtown Baltimore)Baltimore 21201-4484 United States

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+1 410-396-5500

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Day trips

Enoch Pratt Central Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walters Art Museum, Lexington Market, Washington Monument, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

~820 ftNE
Ancient and 18th-19th century art
Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
4 min walk • The Walters Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Baltimore, United States, is a cultural gem that boasts an extensive collection of art from around the world. This prestigious institution is renowned for its assemblage of treasures ranging from pre-dynastic Egyptian...
~1580 ftSW
Shopping, Market
Lexington Market, Baltimore
8 min walk • Lexington Market, nestled in the heart of Baltimore, United States, is a bustling hub of commerce and culture that has served the city since 1782. As one of the oldest public markets in America, it has become an iconic landmark, known for its vibrant atmosphere...
~1160 ftNE
Memorial, Historical place, Park
Washington Monument, Baltimore
6 min walk • The Washington Monument in Baltimore stands as a testament to the city's historical significance and its veneration of one of America's founding fathers, George Washington. This memorial, located in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, is not to be confused with...
~370 ftE
Nation's first Roman Catholic cathedral
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore
2 min walk • The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called the Baltimore Basilica, was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States, and was among the first major religious buildings constructed in the nation after the adoption of the U.S.
~760 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery
C. Grimaldis Gallery, Baltimore
4 min walk • The C. Grimaldis Gallery is a contemporary and modern art gallery established in 1977 by Constantine Grimaldis. It is the longest continually operating gallery in Baltimore, Maryland.
~700 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
National Shrine of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Baltimore
4 min walk • St. Alphonsus Church, Rectory, Convent and Halle, also known as St. John Neumann Shrine and "Baltimore's Powerhouse of Prayer," is a historic Roman Catholic church complex located within the Archdiocese of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Since 1992, the parish has held regular Tridentine Masses.
~910 ftN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Maryland Center for History and Culture, Baltimore
5 min walk • The Maryland Center for History and Culture, founded on March 1, 1844, is the oldest cultural institution in the U.S. state of Maryland. The organization "collects, preserves, and interprets objects and materials reflecting Maryland's diverse heritage".
~1240 ftS
Skyscraper, Beaux-Arts architecture
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Building, Baltimore
7 min walk • The Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Building is a historic office building located at Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
~1060 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Lafayette Monument, Baltimore
6 min walk • The Lafayette Monument is a bronze equestrian statue of Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, by Andrew O'Connor, Jr. It is located on the northern edge of the South Park, at Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, directly across a cobblestone circle from The Washington Monument.
~670 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Contemporary Museum Baltimore, Baltimore
4 min walk • The Contemporary is an itinerant museum of contemporary art in Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States. It does not collect artworks. It was started as the Contemporary Museum by George Ciscle in 1989. During its first decade, it had no fixed home, but instead was "dedicated to redefining the concept of the museum".
~1170 ftN
Church
Grace and St. Peter's Church, Baltimore
6 min walk • Grace & St. Peter's Church is an Anglo-Catholic Episcopal parish in the city of Baltimore, in the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. The congregation is the product of the 1912 amalgamation of two earlier parishes, St. Peter's Church and Grace Church.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Enoch Pratt Central Library open?

Enoch Pratt Central Library is open:

Monday 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Enoch Pratt Central Library?

Nearby attractions include Franklin Street Presbyterian Church and Parsonage, Baltimore (2 min walk), Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore (2 min walk), Cathedral Hill Historic District, Baltimore (3 min walk), First Unitarian Church, Baltimore (3 min walk).

How to get to Enoch Pratt Central Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Enoch Pratt Central Library:

Bus

Cathedral Street & Mulberry Street Southbound • Lines: 51 (2 min walk)
Hamilton Street • Lines: Purple (4 min walk)

Light rail

Lexington Market • Lines: Lr (6 min walk)
Mount Vernon • Lines: Lr (6 min walk)

Metro

Lexington Market • Lines: M (7 min walk)
Charles Center • Lines: M (10 min walk)

Train

Baltimore Camden Station (20 min walk)
Baltimore Penn Station (24 min walk)