Geppis entertainment museum strives to teach through pop. In a mix of both bad and good news, geppi s entertainment museum in baltimore, a fantastic museum dedicated to comics and more, will close but diamond comic distributors president and chief executive officer stephen a. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. The museum chronicled the history of pop culture in america from the 17th century to the early 21st century, as made popular in newspapers, magazines, comic books, movies, television, radio and. We thought the museum was closed when we visited as the doors of the building appeared locked, but we just had to walk around the building to find the correct entrance. Geppis entertainment museum in baltimore maryland on. It features a large and varied collection of memorabilia, including comic books, movie posters, toys, buttons, badges, cereal boxes, trading cards, dolls, figurines and many other items. Opened over 11 years ago in september 2006, geppi s is a moderately sized pop culture museum. In 2012, the museum store was renamed geppis comic world formerly.
Geppis entertainment museum to close as comic and art collection heads to library of congress. The museum is owned by steve geppi, president and ceo of diamond comics distributors and the majority of the exhibits come from geppi s private collection. Geppis entertainment museum, baltimore, ma, usa cruisebe. Captain america and submariner were all the rage with comic book fans, a redhaired, frecklefaced everyman came from out of left field to capture the hearts and minds of an entire. Steve geppi makes multimillion dollar donation of comics. The release from the library of congress described geppis donation as a multimilliondollar gift that includes comic books, original art, photos. Dell became part of bantam doubleday dell in 1988, ceasing to exist as an independent company. At geppi s entertainment museum, bikers can lock their bikes safely outside. In 1974, he opened one of the areas first comic book stores, geppi s comic world, in the basement of an. Blumberg, the museum got its start as an outgrowth of the planning and collection of steve geppi, ceo of diamond comics distributors, the largest comic book distributor in. Outcaults the yellow kid printing blocks, and the no.
It surrendered its crown only when geppi s entertainment museum opened to the public in september 2006. Jughead comics, night at geppis entertainment museum. Geppi, owner and ceo of baltimorebased diamond comic distributorsthe largest distributor of englishlanguage comic books in the worldand publisher of baltimore magazine, is now writing the latest surprise chapter of his inspiring 68year narrative. With a mix of high end comic books, original comic art and other pop culture items, it dazzled its invitationonly visitors for more than a decade. Local comic book distributor steve geppi has donated his collection of rare comic books and pop art to the library of congress, including rare storyboards from the first walt disney cartoon produced with the mickey mouse character and rare superman and batman comics.
It includes a wide range of rare comics and represents the best of the golden 19381956, silver 19561970 and bronze 19701985 ages of comic books. Geppi tells the post, referencing the 1938 comic book in his collection in which superman made his debut. Its collections included newspapers, magazines, comic books, movies, television, radio and video game memorabilia, including comic books, movie posters, toys, buttons, badges, cereal boxes, trading cards, dolls and figurines. Halloween comic fest is one of my favorite times of the year. Thats one of the reasons the historic and sometimes amazing geppi s comic book museum has closed, its collection being transferred to the library of congress. But he became a multimillionaire comic book distributor, and he used his money and his connections to create geppi s entertainment museum. Sunday will be the last day for geppi s entertainment museum, which showcases comic books and other pop cultural artifacts in historic camden station. Diamond is the largest distributor of comics in the world, so if you go to any comic book retailer anywhere in the world selling english language comics, theyre buying from us because were the exclusive distributor for just about every title. We are incredibly proud of geppis entertainment museum gem and the countless. Thats one of the reasons the historic and sometimes amazing geppis comic book museum has closed, its collection being transferred to the library of congress. Library of congress acquires its largest donation of comic. The companys comic book division folded in 1973, although dell continued to publish the occasional book with comics content, including newspaper strip collections. Geppis entertainment museum celebrates 10th anniversary.
The ap is reporting that the maryland stadium authority has voted to lease space at baltimores camden station, the gateway to camden yards, to steve geppi, a minority owner of the orioles and the founder of diamond comic distributors, for a comic book and pop culture museum. Geppi s entertainment museum is a 16,000squarefoot 1,500 m2 privately owned pop culture museum located at historic camden station at camden yards in baltimore, maryland. When geppi s entertainment museum opened in 2006, it was the natural next step in geppi s lifelong passion to share comic books and popular culture in general with the widest possible audience. That will change during black history month 20 as geppi s entertainment museum gem presents milestones. Geppis entertainment museum to close after a donation to. Visitors will experience pop culture through familiar friends with a unique historical twist. The acquired items will move to the library from his museum. The museum chronicled the history of pop culture in america from the 17th century to the early 21st century, as made popular in newspapers, magazines, comic books, movies, television, radio and video games. Had a blast looking at the thousands of comics, toys, and other nostalgic collectibles on. Steve geppi sits down with carla hayden to discuss library. Steve geppi, president and founder of geppi s entertainment museum, shows off his collection. Ive been an evangelist for comics since i picked up my first issue of batman at the age of five. Expand your horizons and visit this great art museum today for some insights about.
This september, diamond comics owner steve geppi takes his vast personal pop culture collection and opens it up to the public in the form of geppi s entertainment museum. Tucked away in baltimore, md and hidden from plain sight is geppi s entertainment museum. Geppi has made a multimillion dollar donation of more than 3,000 items from his personal comic book and pop culture collection to the library of congress. Geppi s entertainment museum closed baltimore, maryland stephen a.
It sat proudly and incongruously alongside camden yards, but few who attended baltimore orioles games took the time to walk over and visit. Geppi s entertainment museum was a 16,000squarefoot 1,500 m2 privately owned pop culture museum located at historic camden station at camden yards in baltimore, maryland. Geppis entertainment museum to close and donate collection to. Had a blast looking at the thousands of comics, toys. Geppis entertainment museum tour baltimore, maryland comics. Sunday will be the last day for geppis entertainment museum, which showcases comic books and other pop cultural artifacts in historic. Geppis entertainment museum was a 16,000squarefoot 1,500 m2 privately owned pop.
I visited geppis entertainment museum for the first time while i was in town for the baltimore comic con. Geppis entertainment museum gem is a journey through 250 years of. When it opened in 1995, it was undoubtedly the showplace that comics had never had. For more than a decade, the material has been on display at geppis entertainment museum gem in baltimore and includes big little books, beatles memorabilia, a collection of flicker rings popularizing comic book characters and political figures such as martin luther king, jr. They are dedicated to telling the story of 250 years of american pop culture in an educational and entertaining way, where parents can be transported back to their favorite childhood. Geppis entertainment museum baltimore 2020 all you. Geppis entertainment museum baltimore 2020 all you need to. African americans in comics, pop culture and beyond, a major special exhibit developed and curated by michael davis, cofounder of milestone media.
Geppi s entertainment museum is dedicated to presenting the story of popular culture since the nations earliest days in an entertaining and educational fashion so that our guests have the unique opportunity to walk through a timeline that parallels and is entwined with history as a whole. See more ideas about museum, film music books and diamond comics. It is located next to oriole park at camden yards and is a must see for any fan. Whats happening at gem we are incredibly proud of geppi s entertainment museum gem and the countless families, tour groups, and individuals who have visited us and seen the impact of comics and pop culture on the world around us. Museum to close on june 3 and donate more than 3,000 items of comic books, pop art, and other memorabilia. The museum contains a lot of reading and not much interaction, so its best for families with slightly older children who enjoy comic books or for a day out with friends. Halloween comic fest at geppis entertainment museum. In late may, he announced the closing of his 12yearold museum and the donation of some 3,000 items and artifactsvalued in the multimillionsto the. I visited geppi s entertainment museum for the first time while i was in town for the baltimore comic con. Geppis entertainment museum is located on the second floor of the building, and is easily accessible via the elevator or stairs on the south side entrance. Library receives donation of popular art valued in the. Geppi s entertainment museum s patrons can find places to park in the area. A picture tour of geppis comic museum in baltimore, md. A native of little italy, geppi has been collecting comic books since he was a kid.
Geppi s entertainment museum gem founder and ceo steve geppi conducted a personal of the museum for members, lenders and other special guests to celebrate the museum s 10th anniversary. Cbr news has a behind the scenes advanced tour for you. Geppi collection of comics and graphic arts has been on public display in baltimore, maryland, for the past decade and is a remarkable and comprehensive assemblage of popular art. The ultimate pop culture experience located on the second floor of camden station at camden yards. Geppis entertainment museum to close as comic and art collection. Geppi, owner of diamond comic distributors the largest englishlanguage comic book distribution company in the world the museum presents a unique collection of americana and comic character collectibles. Geppis gift encompasses comic books, photos, posters, original comic book and comic strip art, newspapers, pinback buttons, and other rare, vintage pop. The geppi museum celebrates the past, while your distributing company, diamond, sells comics in the present.
Geppis entertainment museum closed, baltimore, maryland. Geppis entertainment museum is closing on sunday, but a large chunk of the museums collection will soon find a new home in washington. It combines halloween and comics seriously two of the best things ever. Enjoy the finest art baltimore has to offer at geppi s entertainment museum. Geppis entertainment museum baltimore, md lesdudis. Steve geppi donates comics collection to library of. Geppis entertainment museum to close as comic and art. Geppis entertainment museum 301 w camden st fl 2, baltimore, maryland 21201. Baltimores inner harbor has plenty to do and see, but why not venture away from the crowds to the land of comics and pop culture at geppis entertainment museum.
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