
Baltimore's art galleries are among the best in the country, offering insight into the rich tapestry of cultures and ideas that make up our fair city. Our real estate agents love visiting them to see the latest exhibits, and they think you'll enjoy them just as much. Visit these galleries and museums around town to get a taste of the vibrant art scene that makes this community such a great place for creative minds.
- Walters Art Museum – 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201
The Walters Art Museum was established nearly a century ago using art and buildings donated by the wealthy Walters family. The museum's collection has grown considerably since then and now features pieces originating everywhere from ancient Egypt and Greece to 21st-century America. All exhibits are free to visit, and you can even book a free tour if you let the museum know you want one at least 45 days in advance. They even offer some free classes and workshops to help you develop your creative skills using the museum's collection as inspiration.
- American Visionary Art Museum - 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230
If you're interested in seeing what ambitious young artists can do when they challenge themselves to think outside the box, visit the American Visionary Art Museum. This gallery near our Baltimore homes for sale is dedicated to exploring scientific, philosophical, and cultural concepts through creative expression. All of the art they display is made by self-taught artists from around the Baltimore area, giving their collection an avant-garde edge that sets it apart from the rest of the city's vibrant arts scene. Check out their featured Good Sports mega-exhibit for a fascinating look at how sports, competitive play, and the ethical lessons they teach have shaped societies over time.
- Baltimore Museum of Art – 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218
The Baltimore Museum of Art is the city's most prestigious art museum, boasting one of the most impressive troves of American art in the entire country. They also have two on-site centers dedicated to specific parts of their collection: one for their set of works by French artist Henri Matisse and another for their set of nearly 65,000 prints, drawings, and photographs. There are even two public sculpture gardens located on the museum grounds. All of these areas are free to visit, but you can also book a guided tour of the main museum for $16 per person.
- Galerie Myrtis - 2224 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218
Galerie Myrtis is a smaller art museum known for spotlighting the work of Black artists from around the Baltimore area. With more than a dozen artists regularly contributing works to their collection and new exhibits debuting every year, there's always something new to see. Works displayed include everything from paintings and sketches to photography and mixed media pieces. If you take a shine to a particular artist's style, you may even be able to take some of their work home with you. Many pieces are available for purchase by appointment or at the gallery's quarterly art fairs.
- Maryland Art Place - 218 W. Saratoga St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Maryland Art Place (or MAP, as it's sometimes called) was founded in 1981 to serve as a hub for Maryland's contemporary artists. In addition to its gallery space, the organization also offers educational resources and coordinates special exhibits at local businesses. Visit them today to learn more about what's going on in Baltimore's art scene outside of the big-name galleries and support independent artistic expression within the community.
More and more artists and art lovers are choosing to make Baltimore their home. Will you? Contact us today for details on all of the premium Baltimore properties we currently have listed for sale.