The Peale Center, formally The Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture, has lived many lives in its 200-year history.
It was the nation's first commissioned art museum in 1812 and would go on to serve as Baltimore's first City Hall, the city’s first “Colored” high school, and later house private businesses including an organ factory and a sign painting company.
Since reopening in August 2022, The Peale describes itself as Baltimore's "Community Museum." Midday talks to new executive director John Suau about where he wants to take The Peale next.
