Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower

The Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower is an iconic symbol within the city of Baltimore that is open on Saturdays to the public for free. For 5 $, they also provide tours (which is the only way that you would be allowed to see the very top of the tower, where the gears of the clock face are hidden). After spending many years in Baltimore, I finally found decided to venture in and am so glad that I did.
Turns out that this historical tower is actually home to a variety of fantastic and interesting art pieces — ranging from watercolor to photograph prints to acrylic/​oil paintings, in addition to many artists studios. The tower is 15 stories high, and the art pieces line the walls of the stairs leading up to the clock. There are also little galleries within the studios on every floor (as well as bathrooms for those who have small bladders). It is recommended to take the elevator to the 15^th floor, and slowly work your way down the stairs from the top.
Definitely worth the trip, especially if you live within the city.

Fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Lots of art rooms you can walk through for free. Some art is quite good, other art is… of questionable talent. But you can’t beat the price. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. We were first greeted at the entrance by a very warm host/​receptionist. You can pay to take a clock tower tour, and it’s definitely worth it because honestly, how many times have you ever been inside a clock tower?! The talk before the tour is very educational and interesting, though a bit repetitive at times. The tour guide shows you old bottles which is cool. The best part of course is climbing the ship stairs up to the clock tower and seeing all the inner working of the clock. It’s truly a unique experience.

Such a cool place! I’ve been trying to get here for a while so when my parents came to town we thought it would be a great tourist activity to do together!
We Ubered over from Federal Hill since parking is in issue in this part of town but there was a parking garage nearby.
On Saturdays the tower is open for visitors. You can take a clock tower tour and you can also check out local artists at work since each floor holds galleries for the artists. We were able to watch a few artists at work and even purchased some artwork.
The clock was my favorite part! The steps were a little steep but once I was in the top of the tower I couldn’t believe what I was seeing!
**Note that this involves a fair amount of walking. The tower is 15 floors tall but you can take the elevator to the top and walk down checking out the artists work.

Yeah! Such a cool place. Great historic building that now contains artists studios. The first Saturday of every month they hold an open house where the general public can visit the artists studios. The best is that you can also visit the clock tower on top of the building. Just like Hugo (best movie ever!). Such a fun activity for kids and adults!
Note: to get to the clock tower you do have to climb a flight of stairs and then a ship’s ladder (kind of a cross between stairs and a genuine ladder). The studios are all accessible by elevator.
You should go! It’s FREE!