group visits
The museum is a perfect destination for your school's field trip or group outing. We offer guided tours and art workshops for groups of 10-60 participants. Pricing information can be found here.
Adult groups & K-12 groups, tour only
For self-guided or docent-led tours we can accommodate groups up to 60 individuals. While at the museum you will be asked to separate into smaller groups to allow for safe social distancing while walking through the galleries. If you are interested in a docent-led tour please indicate in the group visit request form. There is no additional cost for requesting a docent however our docents are volunteers. Please choose a few possible dates for your visit and fill in your group information to the best of your ability. It is okay to estimate the size of your group, and update your numbers at a later date. We will do our best to accommodate your group’s request for a guided tour.
COST
Groups OF 10-60 people
-
Students (K–12) $8 per person
-
College students $9 per person
-
Title One Schools FREE
-
Adults/Chaperones and Seniors $12 per perso
Additional information
Title 1: Title 1 Schools are FREE. If you are a Title 1 School please be sure to list the name of your school under the "organization/school" field in the form so that we can reference the Maryland State Department of Education Title I Schools list in order to verify your status and apply your discount.
Docent Tours: Our docent tour guides are volunteers and are not always available when requested. AVAM will do its best to provide a docent for your visit. As a museum founded on the idea of self-intuitive artistry, AVAM is designed to be self-guided. We trust your group will have an enjoyable visit, even if that means exploring AVAM without a docent tour guide.
Bus Funding: AVAM does have funding to pay for buses. Baltimore City Title 1 schools may be able to receive money to pay for the bus to the museum. Contact us to learn more.
If you have any questions please email groupvisits@avam.org or call 410.244.1900 ext 216
“Anybody can do something with a million dollars.
But it takes someone really special
to make something out of nothing.”
TRESSA “Grandma” PRISBREY
K-12 group visit with a workshop
Give students an opportunity to explore their creativity in a new way with a hands-on artmaking experience!
K-12 Group workshops
If you would like to include a workshop with your group's visit, your group size can be no larger than 60 students. For group visits with workshops, please plan for a 2 hour visit. K-12 Groups with workshops can be scheduled at either 10:00AM or 1:00 PM, Wednesday-Friday.
COST
FOR K-12 STUDENT GROUPS
-
$3 per person in addition to museum admission
K-12 Group Visit with a workshop
Guided tour menu
Collection Highlights
Tour some fan favorites of our wondrous collection of art by self-taught artists.
Fantastic Realties:
Truth Stranger Than Fiction
Explore this exhibition that focuses on depicted worlds: some artists channel from other dimensions, offering truths beyond our perceptions; others dream of what could be, mirror what is, or warn of what might come.
Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family
Tour the exquisitely tender testimonial embroideries created by Holocaust survivor, Esther Nisenthal Krinitz.
MUSEUM INFO
-
HOURS: Wednesday thru Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
-
*NO LARGE BAGS OR FOOD/DRINK ITEMS PERMITTED IN THE MUSEUM.
PARKING
-
Buses and Vans can pull into the service lane, in front of the main building on Key Highway, for drop-off and pick-up only.
-
All other vehicles are encouraged to park at the street-metered parking on Covington Street.
PAYMENT
-
Payment can be made the day of or prior to your visit.
-
We accept cash, check, MasterCard, or Visa.
BOOK YOUR VISIT
*PLEASE PLAN YOUR VISITS AT LEAST 1 MONTH IN ADVANCE
Virtual Tours
Our guided tours are slideshows with a live, expert docent as guide and to answer your questions. Duration: 45 minutes. Fill out our Virtual Group Visit Request Form and choose your date, time, and tour. We'll be in touch with the logistics and link to join. View the tour options here.
COST
$5 per participant. Free for Title I schools. Payment is due before your scheduled program, paid in one transaction. We can send you an invoice and receipt of payment.
Museum group booking is currently paused until September.
Group forms will be processed in the order in which they come in.
Please fill out the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
For urgent matters, contact Beka Plum at beka@avam.org.