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.

Oct. 5, 2019 – Sep. 5, 2021

The Secret Life of Earth

Oct. 10, 2020 - Fall 2022

The Science and Mystery of Sleep

Feb. 23, 2019 - Mar. 3, 2024

Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family

Nov. 23, 2020 - May 23, 2022

A Visionary Spirit for Invention

1200%25252520px%25252520Vollis%25252520S

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

Vollis%20Simpson%20Bicycle%20Man_edited.

DONATE

Store

Visit

Upcoming events

Community Reading: Commemorating Juneteenth
Tue, Jun 29
Online
Jun 29, 7:00 PM EDT
Online
Join for a community reading of selections from "Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619 to 2019" written by Ibrahim Kendi & Keisha N. Blain. Organized by the Jewish Museum of Maryland in partnership with AVAM & cultural organizations across Baltimore, MD.
RSVP

Weekend Walk-In: Earth Collage
Sat, Jul 03
AVAM's Tall Sculpture Barn
Jul 03, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
AVAM's Tall Sculpture Barn, 820 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
Join us for an in-person, drop-in, art workshop. Create a collage inspired by artist William Hall, whose work is currently on view at AVAM. Workshop cost: just $5. Supplies included!
RSVP

Kinetic Sculpture Race 101: Virtual Program for Educators
Wed, Aug 11
Webinar
Aug 11, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
Webinar
Join us for a very official Kinetic Sculpture Race primer, just for educators! Hear from actual folks who have done it: They’ve assembled a team, designed and built a vehicle, and participated in the race. Bring your questions about the race, and we’ll have answers.
RSVP

Gala - Save the Date
Sat, Nov 20
American Visionary Art Museum
Nov 20, 6:00 PM
American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
Save the date for the museum's gala.
RSVP