American Visionary Art Museum main building with Fifi the kinetic sculpture in front.

“One of the most fantastic museums anywhere in America.”

–CNN

AVAM specializes in original thematic exhibitions that seamlessly combine art, science, philosophy, humor and especially social justice and betterment.

On View

ABUNDANCE: Too Much, Too Little, Just Right

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On View

Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family

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On View

The Science and Mystery of Sleep

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Virtual & Private

A Visionary Spirit for Invention

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farmer/artist VOLLIS SIMPSON

“I had a lotta junk and I had

to do something with it.”

ONGOING

Permanent Collection

America’s official
national museum,
education center,
and repository
for self-taught and intuitive artistry

Upcoming events

Think Outside the Baltimore Salt Box
Sat, Feb 25
American Visionary Art Museum
Feb 25, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
Spend the morning learning how an act of art rebellion helped make the humble Baltimore Salt Box an icon.
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Virtual Tour: Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family with Bernice Steinhardt
Sun, Feb 26
Online
Feb 26, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Online
Tour our most beloved exhibited works in the museum's history—the fabric stories of Holocaust survivor Esther Krinitz that recount her memories as a teenager in Nazi Poland. The tour is given by Esther's daughter, Bernice Steinhardt.
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SOLD OUT Intro to Mosaics with Artist Ali Mirsky
Sat, Mar 04
AVAM, JRVC 2nd floor classroom
Mar 04, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
AVAM, JRVC 2nd floor classroom, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
A perfect class for mosaic newbies!
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SOLD OUT Homeschool Day in partnership with Baltimore Museum of Industry
Wed, Mar 22
BMI & AVAM
Mar 22, 10:00 AM
BMI & AVAM, 1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
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Outdoor Sculpture Tour on Saturday
Sat, Apr 08
American Visionary Art Museum
Apr 08, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
This docent-led tour gives insights into our various fantastical outdoor sculptures, from our 55-foot whirligig by Vollis Simpson, to Dr. Evermor's Bird Band out of salvaged mechanical parts.
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2023 Kinetic Volunteer Meeting #1
Wed, Apr 12
Baltimore
Apr 12, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Baltimore, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA JRVC 3rd Fl
Kinetic Volunteers wanted to help in the grueling all-day, general insanity of the annual soon-to-be-legendary Kinetic Sculpture for Nothin’ But the GLORY! (Race Day is Sat., May 6, 2023)
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AVAM's Wedding & Events Happy Hour
Thu, Apr 13
Baltimore
Apr 13, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Baltimore, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
Enjoy delicious food and cocktails as you meet some of Baltimore’s BEST special events vendors at this intimate show.
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2023 Kinetic Volunteer Meeting #2
Sat, Apr 29
Baltimore
Apr 29, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Baltimore, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA JRVC 3rd Fl
Kinetic Volunteers wanted to help in the grueling all-day, general insanity of the annual soon-to-be-legendary Kinetic Sculpture for Nothin’ But the GLORY! (Race Day is Sat., May 6, 2023)
RSVP