I enjoy art, am married to an artist, appreciate art, BUT usually after four or five hours want to do something else. I spent three Days at the AVAM! This should say it all. Amazing creativity and ingenuity. Love it and will definitely go back

Highly interesting museum full of art from people I had not heard of but who created some of the most interesting and more importantly thought-provoking pieces I've seen. These are not trained artists but self-taught or self-inspired individuals. The most inspiring pieces were the fabric applique/needlework pieces from a Jewish woman who recounted World War II's impact on her and... More

Drove up to Baltimore to visit this museum on a sunny Saturday morning in June. Easy couple of turns off BW Parkway, and we found on-street (metered) parking as their website promised. My 14yo daughter and I found the Art of Storytelling exhibit to be thought-provoking and touching, and we found the permanent collection intriguing, quirky, and fun. Beautiful campus,... More

This unusual museum may be the hardest to describe yet. It is identified as a collection of “self-taught, intuitive artistry”(quoting from their information sheet at the entrance), so I guess I will go with that. Do not expect names you know but be prepared to be entertained with offerings that range from thought-provoking and heart rending to quirky and laugh... More

The art is unique and quirky. You can eventually get bogged down by all the different variations of the same thing by more classically trained artists in other museums. This offered such a different perspective and it was far more enjoyable to read about these pieces and their artists. The restaurant was also very good; a bit pricey but worth... More

This museum is populated by eye-popping, visually engaging artwork that will have broad appeal for young and old alike. While the themes informing the work are often "mature" there is little that would scare or startle a child and older visitors will appreciate the creativity on exhibit. The relatively small space makes the museum an easy effort for art education.

I'm so glad we visited. I'm a self-taught artist and it felt like home. It's so gratifying to find a place I related to and wonderful to see all these talented peoples work.

This museum was absolutely awe-inspiring. The buildings the museum is housed in are excellent examples of successful adaptive reuse of historic industrial architecture. The exhibits were entertaining and unique. What a great place to see some of America's best folk art!

I recommend visiting the Visionary Art Museum to anyone passing through Baltimore. You can take the water taxi or its a short walk from Inner Harbor. Great display of the kinetic sculptures that I was fascinated with. The kinetic sculpture race is every May and probably worth checking out as well! Great museum for kids as well.