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Walters Art Museum
Art Museum and Art Gallery
Mount Vernon, Baltimore
"Really lovely collection for being a free museum."(3 Tips)
"special exhibitions every Sunday at 2pm."(3 Tips)
"Don't forget to check out the hackerman house for the Asian art."(2 Tips)
"Love the free admission, so remember to donate generously!"(2 Tips)
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Erik CintronJuly 25, 2012wow! this museum is free!! they could of charge a good amount if they wanted it has whatever art your into .. From renaissance to early 20 century. It has 4 floors and nice helpful staff. A Must seeUpvoted Oct 6
Markus TarjamoJune 30, 2016An underrated art museum located in Mount Vernon, Baltimore. Has a great art collection and is free to the public!
Upvoted 3 weeks ago- The museum is free except for special exhibits and its huge. Don't forget to check out the hackerman house for the Asian art. It's tricky to get to so ask for directions.
Samir Jhosua QuinteroNovember 13, 2019This is a 4 floor museau. It has a great variety of pieces. From Egyptian to Renaissance art. This is a great FREE experience. Plus they have free lockers where you can leave your things
Stina P.March 17, 2016The Walters personal collection is fantastic - lots of older landscapes and historic art, but a must see in Baltimore especially when the cherry blossoms are out!
J ZSeptember 13, 2014Free audio guide, pick one up at the info desk! Def don't miss the Arms & Armor, Collector's Study and Chamber of Wonders. Insanely amazing.
- CarlyMay 13, 2016Really lovely collection for being a free museum. Leave a donation so that others can continue to enjoy.
Andy ResendeJuly 31, 2013One of the best museums I have ever visited! Something for everyone! Always free... closed on Tuesdays, though...
- The Hackerman house is currently closed for renovations, but a new exhibit is opening this weekend that focuses on the Walters themselves so the 4th floor will be reopened but changed from previous.
lauren nikolausSeptember 13, 2010the Walters is great! they have an exellent collection and a lot of free events. free tours of the permanent or special exhibitions every Sunday at 2pm. Check out the events calender below! Read more
Kamau McCrayMarch 29, 2015Walters Art Museum is a great cultural landmark as well as Mt Vernon neighbor! Great events and a beautiful venue!
Arik MorrisDecember 31, 2017Rather broad range exhibits and a great kids play area in the lower entrance. All free.
The Baltimore SunJuly 20, 2011What Marin Alsop loves about Baltimore: "As a family we enjoy the Walters Art Museum. Our 7-year-old likes it as much as we do. Family-friendly and fun!" Read more- Wonderful, eclectic museum! Love the free admission, so remember to donate generously!
Baltimore MarylandJuly 21, 2010Free general admission except for special exhibits. Children will enjoy the displays of knights' armor, the statues, the colorful paintings, the furniture, the many small and lovely trinkets.
MarylandJune 18, 2012The Walter's Art Museum is acclaimed by critics as one of America's greatest art museums with a collection spanning 5,000 years!
Danell BajkowskiMay 25, 2010If you're having a bad day or just need a smile, go to the 4th Level (19th Century) and there is a giant painting of the most serene cow. I have named him George, and he will make you smile.
Mary ShadboltOctober 5, 2011Really fascinating exhibit of Lonnie sue Johnson, an illustrator that has suffered severe amnesia and is using art therapy to work through- fascinating!- Theresa BApril 5, 2012Take advantage of the self guided audio tapes. Also make sure not to miss the collectors study off the armor room. Beautiful!
Gilles BoeykensDecember 13, 2014It's free! Beautiful museum. Check out the Flemish part of the museum!!!- George ZinkgrafApril 10, 2016They always have a travelling exhibit coming through you must other miss:-)
If you want to go into the ticketed exhibits it's worth buying a membership since it's good a year from purchase and gives you free tickets every time you come. Pays for itself!
You can walk to the Walters from downtown on a nice day. Love the modern and impressionist art collection! Read more
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.
TurkeyVisionMay 8, 2012Look for the extraordinary Rubens Vase, carved in high relief from a single piece of agate, was most likely created in an imperial workshop.
The Walters Art MuseumOctober 4, 2013The Walters is open late on Thursdays, with free admission, until 9p.m.
Ben FortneyAugust 9, 2014Free self serve lockers and coatroom to check your backpacks by the main entrance desk.
It's like the Met Museum of Baltimore. Many hidden treasures here #art #joy :-)
Dylan KinnettApril 13, 2010The Walters website shows you "art of the day" every day. It's a great way to sample their enormous collection of artwork. Read more
Jessica GoonApril 3, 2012Open from 10am - 5pm. Free Admission. Also walking distance from the hotel.
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The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland is internationally renowned for its collection of art.
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