American Visionary Art Museum

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9 / 10

11 expert reviews

“Dedicated to visionary art (which is, simply put, created by self-taught artists who play by their own rules) is more fun house than museum.”

– Travel + Leisure

Concierge Concierge
"This Federal Hill museum has a populist mission: to celebrate the self-taught artistry of factory workers and farmers, institutionalized patients, even a respected Maryland surgeon."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"A showcase for self-taught (or 'outsider' art), a celebration of unbridled creativity." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The nation's primary museum and education center for self-taught or "outsider" art has won great acclaim." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Baltimore is host to a very unique artistic culture, and none may be more different than what is on display at the American Visionary Art Museum." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
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"Also look for large exhibits displayed in an adjacent former whiskey warehouse, and a 55ft whirligig in the outside plaza." Full review
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