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WED, JAN 28: AVAM IS CLOSED
THU, NOV 27: AVAM is Closed for Thanksgiving 
WED, JAN 28: AVAM IS CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING UPDATE:
Baltimore City is in Phase 2 of a Snow Emergency. Please park on Covington Street or at Digital Harbor High School. Do NOT park on Key Highway (designated snow route).
BOOK A BASH WITH SPECIAL RENTAL RATES
Sat, Jan 24: The Jim Rouse Visionary Center (JRVC) will close at 3 PM.

“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.

The Strength to Be Joyful
On View

The Strength to Be Joyful

Fantastic Realities
On View

Fantastic Realities

Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family
On View

Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family

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ONGOING

Permanent Collection

America’s official
national museum,
education center,
and repository
for self-taught and intuitive artistry

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farmer/artist  VOLLIS SIMPSON

 “I had a lotta junk and I had 

to do something with it.”

Upcoming events

Pique Assiette Mosaic Mirror Workshop with Barbara Svoboda
Saturday
2/7/26, 3:00 PM

Pique Assiette Mosaic Mirror Workshop with Barbara Svoboda

Artfirmations Workshop with Artist Beezy Young
Saturday
2/21/26, 6:00 PM

Artfirmations Workshop with Artist Beezy Young

2026 Kinetic Volunteer Meeting  #1
Saturday
4/18/26, 2:00 PM

2026 Kinetic Volunteer Meeting #1

Cupid Cafe: After Hours Drink and Craft
Thursday
2/12/26, 11:00 PM

Cupid Cafe: After Hours Drink and Craft

Believable Fictions: A Poetry & Prose Reading Afternoon
Saturday
3/7/26, 6:00 PM

Believable Fictions: A Poetry & Prose Reading Afternoon

2026 Kinetic Volunteer Meeting  #2
Wednesday
4/22/26, 10:30 PM

2026 Kinetic Volunteer Meeting #2

Virtual Tour: Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family with Bernice Steinhardt
Friday
2/20/26, 12:00 AM

Virtual Tour: Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family with Bernice Steinhardt

Virtual Artist Talk: Visionary Mary Proctor with curator Gage Branda
Sunday
3/15/26, 5:00 PM

Virtual Artist Talk: Visionary Mary Proctor with curator Gage Branda

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

–Hobart Brown

Special Rental Offers

2025 DATES:  OCT 30 • DEC 5  •  DEC 18

SPECIAL RATE: $3500 • Savings of $4500-$5500
9-hour Time Block: 3 hours set up, 5 hours event time, 1 hour breakdown
Tables, chairs and a/v equipment included*


*Only for JRVC 3rd Floor Space

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To Inquire or Book a Visit

rentals@avam.org 
(410) 244-1900 x228

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