5.0The Walters Art Museum(1.474 reviews) - Don't overlook it. Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
The Walters Art Museum is a cultural hub in the heart of Baltimore. Located in the city’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, the Walters is free for all. The museum’s collection spans more than seven millennia, from 5,000 BCE to the 21st century, and encompasses 36,000 objects from around the world. Walking through the museum’s historic buildings, visitors encounter a stunning panorama of thousands of years of art, from romantic 19th-century images of French gardens to mesmerizing Ethiopian icons, richly illuminated Qur’ans and Gospel books, ancient Roman sarcophagi, and serene images of the Buddha. The Walters' mission has been to bring art and people together and to create a place where people of every background can be touched by art. Admission to the museum and special exhibitions is always free.See more..
4.5Baltimore Museum of Art(825 reviews) - A fabulous Art Museum- and Free! Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Art Museums
Over 100 years ago, The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) was founded on the belief that access to art and ideas is integral to a vibrant and healthy civic life. This belief is at the heart of the BMA and remains our core value. The BMA has long focused on acquiring the art of the present moment, while maintaining and deepening a historic collection made relevant through vigorous development and reinterpretation in all collecting areas. Through the courageous and risk-taking vision of previous Museum leaders, the BMA assembled and presented one of the most important collections of 18th-, 19th-, and 20th-century art in the United States. These visionary actions established the fundamental character of this Museum. Building on this legacy of excellence, the BMA will form an equally compelling collection for the 21st century. Socially relevant, cutting-edge acquisitions, exhibitions, and programs will lead the way both locally and globally—and historical accuracy, merit, and equity will beSee more..
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts has offered free admission for 90 years and its eight galleries are filled with a diverse collection of paintings, sculpture, and decorative art. Set in beautiful, historic City Park, the museum has a rich permanent collection with strengths in American art (including iconic works by Thomas Moran and Norman Rockwell), world cultures, and European art. Temporary exhibitions feature both regional and international art and artists, bringing the world to Hagerstown and also celebrating the local cultural community. Described as a “hidden gem, “ a “cultural treat” and one of the finest small museums in the country, the Museum is a must-visit on any trip to the area.See more..
4.5Academy Art Museum(90 reviews) - Arts in Easton Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Art Museums
The mission of the Academy Art Museum is to provide the knowledge, practice, and appreciation of the arts and to enhance cultural life on the Eastern Shore by making available to everyone the Museum's expanding collection, exhibitions, and broad spectrum of arts programs.See more..
Took the light rail here with the children (ages 2 and 6) to spend a few hours away from the house. They enjoyed the train ride as well as the observation gallery. It had a number of interesting items for the 6 year old and items for them to climb and play on for both of them. A airplane tail, a well section from an airliner and a cockpit available for the children to check out and explore. I was also pretty impressed with the gallery. Many years ago, when BWI was known as Friendship International Airport, my father used to take us to the outdoor observation deck there. We are now carrying on that tradition with our own grandchildren. Ask a security person for access elevator for the observation gallery -- you will miss it unless directed towards it! Enjoy!See more..
Recognized as a top cultural site by the Maryland Department of Tourism, this free museum contains several rare historical artifacts from the surfing world collected by surfing legend Bruce Gabrielson over a 60 year period. Displays include Dale Velzey's original 1950's templates and planer, an original Makaha Skateboard, the first day edition of the Duke Stamp from both Huntington Beach and Waikiki, signed posters from numerous surfing legends, a signed poster from the Wooden Year's exhibit opening at the International Surfing Museum, a set of Rick Griffin drawings, plus paintings and photos from artists and surf photographers from the East and West Coast. Several antique boards are also on display. The museum requires reservations and is located in the offices of the National Surf Schools and Instructors Association. During the summer months the museum is closed when the surf is good.See more..
4.5C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts(3 reviews) - Allegany Watercolor Artists Art Museums Nice open area, beautiful exhibit of artist works inspired us to look at more art galleries in the area. Reasonable prices for art on sale.See more..
5.0F. Brooke Whiting House and Museum(2 reviews) - Amazing Collection Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums Hidden gem of a museum! Evan gave us an enjoyable, leisurely detailed tour of Whiting's fascinating finds & multi-generational heirlooms from all over the world. English, Asian, literary and American antiques ... all beautifully displayed in this deceptively spacious 1911 home, just a few blocks from the Gordon-Roberts House. Ancient & contemporary artwork, pottery, transfer-ware, glassware, Murano fixtures, miniature portraits, Tiffany pieces, and a dizzying comprehensive book collection by Whiting, who was curator at a university library. Shown by appointment, really worth it. Thank you, Evan & Lindsay, for making us most welcome.See more..
Sneakerhead U Museum(0 review) Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Art Museums Sneakerhead U is a new museum of immersive sneaker inspired exhibits. Designed with intent inside and out, our creators ensure that the building itself is just as innovative as the exhibits inside. Sneakerhead U will display an extraordinary collection of rare and ingenious creations designed by companies and local artists such as Off-White, Nike, Adidas, and more.See more..
