American Visionary Art Museum

Category: Art museum in Baltimore, Maryland

Address: 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA

Phone: +14102441900

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Chris Thomas

Sep 23, 2022

A great afternoon wandering around the colourful, and wonderful exhibits. Brilliant fun, highly recommended

C.C. Chapman

Sep 18, 2022

One of the coolest art museums out there. Don’t skip the gift shop!!

Roseann Lewandowski

Sep 17, 2022

Downside: This was the only museum in the Baltimore area that still requires you to wear a mask whether you are vaccinated or not. Seems unfair to their customers. Upside: Interesting museum of unusual art. Downside: Quite a bit of dead space in certain sections. And most of the mechanical pieces were not functioning. Not a lot of outsider art either. And a lot of pieces looked like arts and crafts projects. Still recommend if you have some time to kill in Baltimore.

ashley setcavage

Sep 17, 2022

This was one of the most disappointing museums I’ve ever visited. Skip it.

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Questions & Answers

Will children enjoy the art?

Wilhemina Bess | Sep 23, 2018
Susan Williams | Sep 23, 2018

Absolutely for adults and children.

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How much is admission?

Liz Guz | Sep 23, 2017
kmcclry 7 | Sep 23, 2017

Adult: 15.95 Senior (60+): 13.95 Student/Child: 9.95 Child under 6: Free

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Can I get into the awesome gift shop without paying admission to the museum?

William Casey | Sep 23, 2019
American Visionary Art Museum | Sep 23, 2018

Hello, thanks for your interest in Sideshow! Yes, it's free to visit. Just let our friendly front desk staff know you're headed just to the store when you come by. It's open the same hours as the museum: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm. We hope to see you soon!

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we are coming to Aliza and Dans wedding on Sunday will it be air conditioned and do u have a bar?

A Google User | Sep 23, 2018
Joan Mickiewicz | Sep 23, 2018

Yes, there is a restaurant there where you can get a variety of adult beverages. There is a nice view on the outdoor patio.

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Do I need tickets ahead of time for Sunday afternoon to see the balloon sculpture show?

Andrea Boyarsky-Maisel | Sep 23, 2018
Belita Oehl | Sep 23, 2018

We have found that purchasing tickets to big events or where lots of kids will be before we go can make things go smoother. Enjoy the balloons.

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I noticed the bottom of the ticket receipt says return accepted within 30 days. Does this mean that tickets are good for 30 days after the initial visit?

Andrew Cheng | Aug 23, 2022
Rusudan Tetrashvili | Aug 23, 2022

Yes , it's flexible.I had in message, you can call and check

What's the parking situation like out here? Is it metered parking or does this place have a parking lot?

Morgan Stewart | Jul 24, 2022
Valerie Williams | Jul 24, 2022

It's metered. You can park on Key Highway or Covington Street. Key Highway is cheaper in most places.

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Are behaved pups allowed?

kacie a | Mar 26, 2022
Alima Coulibaly | Mar 26, 2022

Service animals are allowed.

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Why is it different prices?

Rawlene Williams | Sep 22, 2021
American Visionary Art Museum | Sep 22, 2021

Hello, We offer discounts for children, students, seniors, and military. Plus, museum members are free. We hope to see you soon!

Have you seen in Durham North Carolina the scrap exchange. Recently saw it on tv and thought this would be great here. Just asking

Theresa Allen | Sep 22, 2020
PS2freak11223 | Sep 22, 2020

Sounds like an interesting piece to add to the plastic part!

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What is the procedure for introducing an artist to a curator at Visionary Art Museum? This is a guy in a retirement community with vascular dementia, a former osteopathic pathologist, whose current paintings are pretty exciting.

Susan Cox | Sep 22, 2020
Amy Casida | Sep 22, 2020

I would imagine you would prolly call them, and arrange an appointment to showcase his art.

Can you go to the gift shop without paying for a ticket entry?

m rivera | Sep 22, 2020
American Visionary Art Museum | Sep 22, 2020

Hello, yes, you may! It's always free to visit Sideshow, the museum store. It's not necessary to pay museum admission to do so. Sideshow is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm. Come shopping, leave smiling! We hope to see you soon!

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Is it for children ?

Laura Garcia | Sep 22, 2020
joe hurwitz | Sep 22, 2020

Depends upon age. I would say yes over 10 years old

Price to get in .

Wallace Simpson | Sep 23, 2019
alvin schenk | Sep 23, 2019

Prices vary

Is there group rates?

Gayle Bluebird | Sep 23, 2019
American Visionary Art Museum | Sep 23, 2019

Hello, Thanks for asking about group visits. Yes! We do have special rates for visitors of 10 or more. You can see prices and learn more about scheduling your group visit today at http://avam.org/stuff-everyone-asks/hours-and-directions.shtml#groups We hope to see you soon! Thanks again for writing.

Is there a Phone number that I can use to ask a question about Donations to the Museum?

Seymour Gers | Sep 23, 2019
American Visionary Art Museum | Sep 23, 2019

Hello, Thank you so much for your interest in supporting AVAM! We would be thrilled to speak with you at (410) 244-1900 x247. We look forward to hearing from you.

How do I purchase the latest magazine. Visions #24. Parenting. "An Art Without A Manual"

Theodore Pike | Sep 23, 2019
American Visionary Art Museum | Sep 23, 2019

Hello, Thanks for your interest in "Visions." The current issue is available for purchase at the museum front desk. You may also call us at (410) 244-1900 if you prefer to order it over the phone (or are interested in a back issue), and we're happy to mail it to you. Thanks for your question!

i have recently been injured wondering if you offered wheel chairs? or are you wheel chaired accessible?? thank you

Artisha Gordon | Sep 23, 2019
Oluwole Babatunde | Sep 23, 2019

I went there for a party but while there I noticed they have accessible passage for wheelchairs.

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I went today at 4 and there was a paper sign on the door. Very disappointing. I’m here for a conference and this was the only time I’m actually going to have to explore. Wasted time. Are the hours wrong or is the museum closed for good?

Kate Murphy | Sep 23, 2019
American Visionary Art Museum | Sep 23, 2019

Hello, Thank you for including us on your limited time here in Baltimore. We're really sorry for the inconvenience to you. There was a major gas leak on our street yesterday. So, for the safety of our visitors and staff, we evacuated and closed the facility. We posted the closing on our website and social. We regret the notice did not reach all of our visitors. We're sorry you weren't able to enjoy the museum. Thank you for taking the time to seek us out and come down. We are reopen today at normal hours (Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm), in case you are still in town and are able to stop by.

I have a Marilyn Monroe bottle cap figurine that is signed on the back. Can anyone help decipher the name?

Louise Barnes | Sep 23, 2019
Keri C | Sep 23, 2019

No.

Is there only street parking? For a wedding reception do all the people have to find there own street parking ??

Diane W | Sep 23, 2018
Martha Fritz | Sep 23, 2019

Is street parking metered? And are there spots usually available during the week?

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How do you submit artwork?

Pat DeSocio | Sep 23, 2018
alvin schenk | Sep 23, 2018

Museum does not accept submitted art work.

Where is it best to park around the avm... Reasonable prices?

Mania Missirian | Sep 23, 2018
Tamika Hunter | Sep 23, 2018

We parked on the street Just had to find parking

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Do ya'll take $100 bills? If not, is there any place around there were I can get change?

Olympia Fedd | Sep 23, 2018
Connor S | Sep 23, 2018

Yes they take $100s

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Hello, I wanted to ask if you have any lockers or areas where I can keep my bag at since no bags are allowed inside.

Olympia Fedd | Sep 23, 2018
American Visionary Art Museum | Sep 23, 2018

Hello! You're welcome to leave your bag in the bag check behind the front desk at no charge. Thank you for your interest in AVAM. We look forward to welcoming you here!

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Do they do military discount here?

Victoria Ziadeh | Sep 23, 2018
American Visionary Art Museum | Sep 23, 2018

Hello, and thanks for asking! We're a participant in the 2018 Blue Star Museum program, a collaboration between the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense, whereby we offer free admission to active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. (The 2018 program will begin on Saturday, May 26, 2018 and end on Monday, September 3, 2018). We hope to see you soon at the museum!

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So my friend and I are both 14 and I wanted to know if we could get in without supervision?

xsailormoonx | Sep 23, 2018
Jason LaBarr | Sep 23, 2018

Yes. You will just need to abide by all of their rules as far as not touching certain exhibits. Should cost you $9.95 each.

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Would you recommend this place good for Individuals with Autism?

Tywonda Petty | Sep 23, 2018
Keep going | Sep 23, 2018

Yes but supervision is a must

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Is permission required to conduct a photo shoot in that outside sculpture area?

Marc Marcomarcos | Sep 23, 2018
American Visionary Art Museum | Sep 23, 2018

Yes, please, and thank you! Due to our heavy events schedule, we ask that photo shoots be approved beforehand through our marketing and communications office. Thank you for thinking of us! You can review our full photo policy here: http://avam.org/stuff-everyone-asks/photography-policy.shtml

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Do you need ticket admission for the outside sculpture area?

Marc Marcomarcos | Sep 23, 2018
Wayne Wilson | Sep 23, 2018

No ticket needed there

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Good morning, I was wondering if you had gift certificates available for purchase via your website or telephone? Thank you

Sandy Strack | Sep 23, 2018
Ratna Bagchi | Sep 23, 2018

I haven't seen any either.

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