Museum Hours
10:00am–6:00pm, Tuesday–Sunday (Closed Mondays*)
*Open Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as AVAM's celebration of all of life's possibilities! Free admission & special programming.
CLOSED: Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day
Admission
- Adult: $15.95
- Senior (60 and up): $13.95
- Student/Child: $9.95
- Children 6 and under: FREE!
- Members: FREE! (just show us your Fan Club Card)
Membership has its benefits - find out more!
Group Admission Prices:
Adult Groups of 10 or More:
Adults: $10 per person
School Groups of 10 or More:
Students (K-12): $6 per person
College Students: $8 per person
Title One Schools: FREE
Adults/Chaperones and Seniors: $10 per person
Adults and Chaperones for groups of 70+ get in FREE (school age groups only)
* 1 Adult Chaperone is required for every 10 students, if your group is younger than 8 years old, you will need 1 Adult Chaperone for every 5 students.
* The maximum group size the museum can accommodate is 100-120 people per group
For Group Reservations, please take a look at our FAQ & fill out our Group Visit Request Form, then email or call our Group Visits Coordinator, Beka Bridges: (410) 244-1900 x216, groupvisits@avam.org with that info.
Tours
Our wonderful volunteer docents (tour guides) can be available to take your group through a tour of AVAM's current exhibition and our Permanent Collection. If you would like to request a docent for your group's visit, please contact our Group Visits Coordinator, Beka Bridges: (410) 244-1900 x216, groupvisits@avam.org (be sure to take a look at our FAQ & fill out our Group Visit Request Form first). There is no additional charge for a guided tour, but we ask that you place your request at least 2 weeks before the date of your group's visit.
PLEASE NOTE: If you request a docent for your visit we will do our very best to provide one, however, your group is NOT guranteed a docent, even if you request one. Our docents are volunteers and are unable to provide tours for every group that places a request. The American Visionary Art Museum is designed to be self-guided. If we are cannot provide a docent for your visit, we have provided extensive wall text, scavenger hunts for students and information about our artists available at kiosks throughout the galleries.
Parking
Abundant metered parking available on Covington Street and Key Highway. Handicapped accessible. Paid Parking is also available in the Public Parking Lot at The Rusty Scupper Restaurant on Key Hwy.
Directions
The American Visionary Art Museum is located at the base of historic Federal Hill, adjacent to downtown Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
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From New York / Philadelphia and Points North
Follow 1-95 south through the Ft. McHenry tunnel (stay in right hand lane through the tunnel) to exit 55/Key Highway at the bottom of the ramp, make a right at the stop light onto Key Highway. The museum is 1.5 miles ahead on the corner of Key Highway and Covington street.
From Washington DC and Points South
Follow I-95 north to exit 55/Key Highway. At the bottom of the ramp, make a left onto Key Highway. The museum is 1.5 miles ahead on the corner of Key Highway and Covington Street. (Across the street from the Rusty Scupper restaurant). Turn left on Covington (you make almost a U-turn around a median in order to make the turn) for metered parking.
From Harrisburg / York and Points Northwest
Follow I-83 south (Jones Falls Expressway) to Lombard Street light. Turn right on Lombard. Turn left at Light Street. Turn left at Key Highway (MD Science Center as landmark). AVAM is on the corner of Key Highway and Covington Street.
From The Sea
Take Ed Kane's Water Taxi to Landing 4 (at The Rusty Scupper). Follow the walkway up to Key Highway (about a 2 minute walk!) and you can't miss the museum.
Walking From The Inner Harbor / Baltimore Visitor Center
Follow Harbor Promenade toward MD Science Center. Turn left at Science Center, continuing to follow the promenade until you reach The Rusty Scupper. Follow sign up stairs & path to Key Hwy. Museum is across the street. Cross safely & behold the sights and wonders!
For Out-Of-Towners: Best Places to Stay
Pier 5 Hotel pictured above offers incredible views of Baltimore's Inner Harbor!
Harbor Magic Hotels
Offering three beautiful & distinct locations in the downtown Baltimore area, Harbor Magic Hotels are the official hotels of the American Visionary Art Museum! Check out Harbor Magic's AVAM Getaway Package, which includes: 2 Tickets for Admission to the Museum; Exclusive Insider's Guide to AVAM with behind-the-scenes facts; Special Discount Coupons for Sideshow: the Museum Shop & Mr. Rain's Funhouse Restaurant; & a lot more!
Visit harbormagic.com to book your AVAM Getaway today, or call 866.583.4162 to make a reservation.
Current Promotions & Partnerships:
- Maryland Zoo Members, enjoy 1/2 off AVAM Admission!
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April 1 – May 31, 2012
Maryland Zoo Members – this April & May, visit the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) for another truly WILD experience! Take a round-trip through AVAM's current exhibition ALL THINGS ROUND: Galaxies, Eyeballs & Karma, and tour three historic buildings filled with wonders created by farmers, housewives, mechanics, retired folk, the disabled, the homeless – all inspired by the fire within! Maryland Zoo members will receive half price admission with their Zoo Membership card from April 1–May 31, 2012. AVAM is the official national museum and education center for self-taught, intuitive artistry, located next to historic Federal Hill park at 800 Key Highway in Baltimore's Inner Harbor (map). AVAM is open Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–6pm (closed Mondays). Call 410.244.1900 for more info. Hope to see you soon!
- Zipcar Members, enjoy 2-for-1 Admission to AVAM!
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April – September 2012
Zipcar Members! Zip down to the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) with a friend and take a round-trip through the national museum & education center for self-taught, intuitive artistry! See our current mega-exhibition, ALL THINGS ROUND: Galaxies, Eyeballs & Karma, and tour our three historic buildings filled with wonders created by farmers, housewives, mechanics, retired folk, the disabled, the homeless – all inspired by the fire within! Zipcar members will receive a super special "Buy One, Get One" admission to AVAM when you show your Zipcar membership card from April–September, 2012. Bring a friend and get 2 admissions for the price of 1 (only 1 of your driving team need be a Zipcar member). AVAM is located next to historic Federal Hill park at 800 Key Highway in Baltimore's Inner Harbor (map). AVAM is open Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–6pm (closed Mondays). Call 410.244.1900 for more info. Drive safe & see you soon!
