“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

April “Foils” Day Artist Talk and Workshop with Dean Millien
Sat, Apr 01
American Visionary Art Museum
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.
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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!
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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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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.
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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