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Baltimore Museum of Art

Item: Baltimore Museum of Art
Author: Tamar Alexia Fleishman

Type: Art Museums, Museums

10Best Says

This exciting art museum has free admission every day. Collections are arranged both chronologically and geographically: be amazed at the sheer number of African, Asian and ancient Americas works of art. The BMA also has an outstanding contemporary art collection, rivaling collections in much larger cities. Two courtyard gardens are home to 20th century sculptures. In addition to its permanent collections, the BMA hosts a wide range of temporary exhibits. Their gift store has a wonderful variety of books on fine art as well as crafts, jewelry, clothing, stationery and other interesting curios.

Address:

10 Art Museum Dr
Baltimore, MD 21218

Phone:

443-573-1700

Website:

artbma.org

EXPERT TIPS BY: Tamar Alexia Fleishman
Baltimore Local Expert

Best Attractions & Activities: "Check out the website for on-site restaurant Gertrude's."

Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: This stately building adjacent to Johns Hopkins University shows off its famous art collection with aplomb.

EXPERT TIPS BY: Tom Rowe
Baltimore Local Expert

Free Things to Do: "Aim for a Sunday and have pick from an array of authentic Chesapeake Bay brunch dishes at Gertrude's, the BMA's restaurant."

Best for Free Things to Do Because: World's largest collection of Matisse. Paintings and prints from world renowned masters. Contemporary works from new and emerging talents. All for free.