Observation deck level at Baltimore World Trade Center will close in May, BOPA says
BALTIMORE -- The Top of the World Observation Level at the Baltimore World Trade Center will close in May as the city's lease with the state comes to an end, according to the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts (BOPA).
The State of Maryland, which owns the Baltimore World Trade Center, leased the Observation deck to the city in 2005. However, the state plans to repurpose the level, rather than renew the contract.
"While we are sad to see it go, we understand the need for premium space in our beautiful city, for the state to have representation here, and its state agencies that need the space," said Robyn Murphy, BOPA's Interim Chief Executive and chair of the Board of Directors.
The iconic attraction, located on the 27th floor of the building, features a 360-degree view of Baltimore City. Viewers can see for up to 30 miles on a clear day.
The floor is also home to the Gallery in the Sky, and Peak Artist Series, as well as the 9/11 Memorial of Maryland. The exhibit, featuring artifacts from the Twin Towers, Pentagon, and Flight 93 National Memorial, honors the lives of Marylanders who died on September 11, 2001.
Since 2005 BOPA hosted exhibitions, receptions, artist and author talks, workshops, delegation visits, and other events in the space.
"We know that Baltimore citizens and people who come to Baltimore, and visit as tourists, are going to miss the opportunity to show up and get what is literally the best view in the city," Murphy said.
BOPA said it will be offering special discounts, and host several pop-ups in the coming months as it winds down operations. Tickets can be purchased online and in person. You can find out more by visiting viewbaltimore.org,.
"We are going to be offering lots of deals and pop-ups and fun things over the next five months in order to make sure everyone in Baltimore and the state of Maryland, and worldwide, want to come to Baltimore and visit the Observation deck, and they have the opportunity to do so," Murphy said.