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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.

If You Build It, They Will Come
On View

If You Build It, They Will Come

Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family
On View

Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family

The Secret Within: The Art of Judith Scott
On View

The Secret Within: The Art of Judith Scott

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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

  • Mosaic Flower Mirror Workshop with Barbara Svoboda
    Mosaic Flower Mirror Workshop with Barbara Svoboda
    Sat, Apr 20
    Apr 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
    Apr 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
  • 2024 Kinetic Volunteer Meeting  #2
    2024 Kinetic Volunteer Meeting  #2
    Sat, Apr 27
    Apr 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA JRVC 3rd Fl
    Apr 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    American Visionary Art Museum, 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 4, 2024)
  • Outdoor Sculpture Tour on Saturday
    Outdoor Sculpture Tour on Saturday
    Sat, May 11
    May 11, 2024, 11:00 AM
    American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
    May 11, 2024, 11:00 AM
    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.
  • Virtual Program: Go Your Own Way! Road Tripping to America's Art Environments
    Virtual Program: Go Your Own Way! Road Tripping to America's Art Environments
    Tue, May 21
    May 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    Virtual Program
    May 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    Virtual Program
  • Outdoor Sculpture Tour on Saturday
    Outdoor Sculpture Tour on Saturday
    Sat, Jun 08
    Jun 08, 2024, 11:00 AM
    American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
    Jun 08, 2024, 11:00 AM
    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.
  • FREE Summer Solstice Yoga
    FREE Summer Solstice Yoga
    Thu, Jun 20
    Jun 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
    Jun 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
  • Figures in Action Workshop with Artist Daynett Tucker
    Figures in Action Workshop with Artist Daynett Tucker
    Sat, Jun 22
    Jun 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
    Jun 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA

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

–Hobart Brown

Christopher Moses (1950–2024), Visionary Artist

Delores A. 'Dee' Herget, BALTIMORE SCREEN PAINTEr

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