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“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.

ABUNDANCE: Too Much, Too Little, Just Right
On View

ABUNDANCE: Too Much, Too Little, Just Right

Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family
On View

Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family

The Science and Mystery of Sleep
On View

The Science and Mystery of Sleep

A Visionary Spirit for Invention
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

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Upcoming events

  • MLK Dare to Dream Day
    Mon, Jan 16
    American Visionary Art Museum
    Jan 16, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
    Join in a free celebration honoring one of history's greatest visionaries. Open Mic, art-making, music, dance and more! Scroll down for full schedule.
  • Virtual Artist Talk and Demo with Dean Millien
    Feb 09, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Virtual Event
  • Virtual Tour: Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family with Bernice Steinhardt
    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.
  • 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!
  • SOLD OUT Homeschool Day in partnership with Baltimore Museum of Industry
    Mar 22, 10:00 AM
    BMI & AVAM, 1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA

Adults are obligated to have fun, so kids will want to grow older.” 

–Hobart Brown
HELP SECURE REBECCA HOFFBERGER'S VISIONARY LEGACY
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