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American Visionary Art Museum
Art Museum, Museum, and Art Gallery
Federal Hill - Montgomery, Baltimore
"Awesome "sideshow" gift shop!"(4 Tips)
"Go to AVAM for the Kinetic Sculpture Race!"(3 Tips)
"Amazing! Fabulous exhibit and quirky gift shop."(2 Tips)
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Erik CintronSeptember 9, 2012This new age art museum has bunch of young artist doing a more 3-d effect on art. It had a nice gift shop with tons to choose from. 3 floors and another separate area. Cost 14$ def do once
Jeff WeinsteinMay 13, 2017Try to catch a docent tour. One of my favorite museums anywhere. Make friends with your fellow Baltimore visitors. It's a gem here.
For kids: The kinetic sculpture exhibit in the 2nd building; the flatulence installation downstairs in the main building; and the tree house outside near the barn.
Design*SpongeAugust 3, 2014A wonderland of non-traditional art and one of our favorite places on Earth (Felice is also the Education Coordinator, regularly hosting cool workshops and events. Read more- Dizzie TotFebruary 12, 2014i love the concept of recycling and art. Gave me new ideas to do things! try the restaurant just beside it-mr rains house, awesome food and artsy displays
Ebbie AlfreeJuly 27, 2013Amazing museum! The ship made of toothpicks is one of the most creative, interesting, FANTASTIC piece of art I've ever seen!
N ~February 20, 2017Art, paintings, and sculptures are fun to observe here. You could spend couple hours at this place and have interesting and fun conversations with your +1 or group.
Writer TyJune 11, 2013I have been to many art museums... Love the creativity and whimsy of the AVAM. Great way to introduce grown up museums to children. So much eye candy.
Maybe the coolest museum I've ever been to. Make sure to check out all three buildings. The artists work will amaze you.
Stina P.March 17, 2016This museum is one of the best things to see in Baltimore. Quirky gift shop and fantastic exhibits!
Zile DzenitisJune 7, 2018Make sure you stop by the museum shop before leaving. Equally entertaining and very affordable surprises to make friends and family smile.- Design*SpongeAugust 3, 2014Every May, AVAM organizes the KINETIC SCULPTURE RACE which takes over the city as these vehicles make their way through water, sand, mud and the streets of Baltimore! Read more
Madm FiaAugust 16, 2014Great indoor and outdoor wacky found object art. This gift shop is good and cheap too.
The Baltimore SunSeptember 20, 2012You never know what to expect at the AVAM. Discover a shady nook in the sculpture garden, then browse through artsy treasures at the gift shop, Sideshow. See more: http://bsun.md/b3sf7y
Ricardo RodriguezMarch 28, 2015Crazy and very unique art. Not many places like this around the country. If passing through Baltimore must stop in.- Baltimore Maryland ManagerJanuary 25, 2012The first Saturday in May, AVAM holds the Kinetic Sculpture Race. Daring souls race their peddle-powered creations around the city and into the Harbor. Not to be missed!
MarylandAugust 4, 2011AVAM is fully dedicated to untrained artists. Thursdays in the Summer are “free flick on the hill” nights! Plus free admission to AVAM the 2 hours before and during the movie!
- betsy mApril 26, 2015Amazing! Fabulous exhibit and quirky gift shop. Some original work available too
Thierry JeanMay 3, 2017NeaCera® Terra-cotta Rainscreen Solutions have been specified by progressive architectural firms such as HOK. Website: http://www.avenerecladding.com
Todd KunaDecember 4, 2019Kitschy museum full of eclectic modern art, much with a ecological emphasis.
ChaundraAugust 4, 2017An eclectic mix from artists with no formal training. Well curated and always interesting.
Nelle SomervilleDecember 31, 2009Quite possibly the best gift shop in Baltimore. Ted is an expert in charming, clever gifts. I see something new every time I enter. The museum is one of the best for special events in the city with a Read more- Design*SpongeAugust 3, 2014Renovated schoolhouse with gallery spaces offering workshops for those interested in experimenting in a new medium. Read more
BaltimoreSeptember 21, 2011Voted Best Place to take Out-of-Town Visitors by City Paper for Best of Baltimore 2011
Stop by the museum's gift show, The Sideshow. It's amazingly wonderful and weird. Perfect for holiday gift shopping.
Katrina LeiterAugust 5, 2012One of the coolest art museums, ever! I <3 this place. (PS: great gift shop too!)
Amnesty International BaltimoreNovember 29, 2010Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.
- Amnesty International BaltimoreJuly 6, 2011We will smile when no one shall be held in slavery or servitude and when slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.
You can always get into the (best ever) gift shop for free!- BaltimoreSeptember 21, 2011Voted 3rd Best Place to take out of town Visitors and 3rd Best Attraction by City Paper Readers for Best of Baltimore 2011
Jessica SantascoyAugust 4, 2011get lunch to go & eat in sculpture garden, see the pink poodle in the Center next to garden.
Liz LoshikianSeptember 25, 2013Cool things to see but its really a quick walk through and not really worth it in my opinion.
Wendy RosenSeptember 5, 2010My favorite museum in the world! The best museum gift shop I've ever seen... take a pre-teen or an adult! Read more
Leandro LageraJune 6, 2016Always found this place somewhat creepy. But I do like several of the pieces found inside. Mad respect.
Jackie DimetroAugust 26, 2011Free!!! So much fun. It was a great visual experience. Love the big fluffy poodle!
- FREE!! The exterior of the American Visionary Art Museum is almost as interesting as what you'll find inside. The building is surrounded by unique and curious sculptures.
Andrew AliferisDecember 2, 2010Absolutely no photography allowed inside the buildings. You are free to photograph the exterior artwork and sculptures.
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American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Hwy (at Covington St)
Baltimore, MD 21230
United States
Baltimore, MD 21230
United States
AVAM is the official national museum and education center for self-taught, intuitive artistry. 3 renovated historic industrial buildings house wonders created by farmers, housewives, mechanics, retired folk, the disabled, the homeless, & the occasional neurosurgeon – all inspired by the fire within!
Open until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Sun
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
(410) 244-1900
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