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Downtown, Baltimore, MD

The Curiosity Shop at The Peale

Heads up: Items must be unique and handmade by a local maker. Consignments are accepted only by appointment, so no drop-ins.

Museum shop at The Peale, Baltimore's community museum, mixing locally handmade goods, vintage objects and Peale-branded gear.

Location
Downtown, Baltimore, MD
Address
225 Holliday Street, Baltimore, MD
Pitch method
Form
Terms
Consignment only (they aren't buying wholesale right now). The consignor gets 70% of the sale price and The Peale keeps 30%. Minimum consignment is six months. Each month's sales are paid in the first half of the following month, and The Peale collects and remits sales tax.
Buying model
Consignment
Split & fees
70% of each sale to the brand; 30% of the sale price retained by The Peale (per their page, checked 2026-10-26).
Local only
Yes: local artists and artisans
Maker preferences
handmade, local
Typical reply
Within 30 days
Walk-ins
By appointment
Carries
Jewelry, Home, Apparel, Beauty, Kids & toys, Ceramics
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-10-26

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