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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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  • April “Foils” Day Artist Talk and Workshop with Dean Millien
    Apr 01, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
    “Abundance” exhibition artist Dean Millien will join us for an artist talk and aluminum foil sculpture building workshop.
  • Spring Break Make and Take
    Wed, Apr 05
    American Visionary Art Museum
    Apr 05, 10:00 AM – Apr 07, 12:00 PM
    American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
    AVAM’s Education staff is opening their classroom doors this April for a special session of Spring Break art making workshops! Register for a one hour session in AVAM’s classroom to MAKE your own original artwork and TAKE it with you!
  • 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.
  • 2023 Kinetic Volunteer Meeting  #1
    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)
  • AVAM's Wedding & Events Happy Hour
    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.
  • Lost and Found Poetry Tour
    Sat, Apr 22
    American Visionary Art Museum
    Apr 22, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
    In honor of National Poetry month, participants will use artworks in the gallery as inspiration, and create their own poems.
  • 2023 Kinetic Volunteer Meeting  #2
    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)

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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