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

–CNN 
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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

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Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family
On View

Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family

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DETAILS
The Science and Mystery of Sleep
Leaving Soon

The Science and Mystery of Sleep

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DETAILS
A Visionary Spirit for Invention
Virtual & Private

A Visionary Spirit for Invention

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DETAILS
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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

  • Using Art to Teach the Holocaust & Combat Hate: An Educator Workshop
    Using Art to Teach the Holocaust & Combat Hate: An Educator Workshop
    Wed, Jun 21
    American Visionary Art Museum
    Jun 21, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    American Visionary Art Museum , 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
    RSVP
  • Screen Painting Workshop with Jenny Campbell
    Screen Painting Workshop with Jenny Campbell
    Thu, Jul 13
    American Visionary Art Museum
    Jul 13, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
    RSVP

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

–Hobart Brown
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Kinetic Sculpture Race founder

HOBART BROWN

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HELP SECURE REBECCA HOFFBERGER'S VISIONARY LEGACY
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