The Walters Art Museum

*First visit to Baltimore.* We traveled to Baltimore for a day trip while in the area attending a conference in Gettysburg,PA.* What an honor it was to visit The Walters Art Museum which is among America's most distinctive museums. My most memorable impression from this visit was the incredible team of staff and volunteers who greeted and welcomed us as of we were dignitaries. What a team of hospitable, energetic and courteous professionals who all blew our minds from the front entrance to the security officers and housekeeping staff. The café staff made us feel at home. Of notable mention is the graciousness extended by Ms. Brandi Coles. Ms. Coles greeted us and provided an impromptu tour of the area. Her courteousness was extended by providing us with complimentary refreshments to which we were extremely grateful. We were surprised that the museum admission was free and even more delightfully surprised to participate in a "make and take" art project. The coordinators for this activity were so very cheerful and encouraging. Having this activity specifically for adults is important for stress reduction, creative thinking and boosting self-esteem. We connected with so many individuals from all walks of life and the diversity in attendance was truly refreshing and beautiful to see. Thank for all that you do and we encourage all to visit this truly special place. We were truly moved by our visit and look forward to returning again in the near future.

Honestly this museum deserves a much higher than 5 star rating. We visited from Philadelphia and of course on our list of Baltimore museums was "The Walters Art Museum". Due to lack of time,we were able to see only 2 floors of exhibits. It was not crowded at all,very well air conditioned and absolutely free! Thank you so much to all of the supporters for making it available to the public! It was a real delight to visit the museum and we can't wait to come back. This is definitely the best place to visit in Baltimore! I suggest you spend the most of your time exactly here - won't be disappointed a single bit.

Large, free art museum that's distributed across three connected buildings with so much to see! They have a collection that spans from ancient times to the 20th century (no dedicated section for contemporary art), and I was very impressed with the detail used to describe everything. The layout of the museum is a work of art itself; the courts are super photogenic, and the exhibits enhance the works therein. The layout is a tad confusing, but it's kind of fun wandering through the hallways and into different sections of the museum. There's also lots of places to just take a seat and hang out with some nice views.

One of the best museums in Baltimore. each section provide awesome collections. There is also some lessons that could teach you about some unique handcraft skills around the world in the past.

The Walters is a jewel in the city -- and even more so that it is free. We've been a few times, but most recently for the "Reflect/Remix" exhibit. If you get an opportunity, going through the exhibit with a docent was a really great experience because you learn so much about the artworks you might not have known otherwise. I think my favorite artwork from the exhibit might have been Kehinde Wiley's "Saint Amelie" stained glass - incredible.

Amazing art museum in the Mt Vernon neighborhood. The Walter’s art museum has plenty of European art, sculptures, and armor but also more unique aspects including a historical house beautifully restored, an entire gallery for East Asian art. The building is also extremely architecturally beautiful.

A very nice art museum in Baltimore. It has a very nice antiquities and Medieval collection, as well as a great collection of Italian painting. Notably, they have a Raphael that was the first brought to the US. Somehow I missed the 19th century painting and the Faberge’ eggs, they weren’t in the main building.

Highly recommend visiting. It's free! They have lockers to put your stuff in that are self set. The stuff looks authentic and beautifully crafted. It's quiet and clean inside. People were respectful and kind (staff and other visitors). There were 4 levels and a second building. I thought I'd spend an hour there, but I could have spent 3 hours there. There is a great store/food area by the front lobby, too!

What a massive museum. Just like the tarsus, this is bigger on the inside. You need 4 or so hours to really enjoy this museum at LEAST. There is another building, 4 floors with multiple wings. It's huge. And every SINGLE exhibit is so well curated. I would say, with its permanent exhibitions it does feel almost like a history museum. But with artistic artifacts. There is such a rich amount of history here, held in things of beauty. Art, of course, has always told a story. And from ancient Egyptian, to Greek, Indian, Indonesian, to modern day. There are amazing stories being told here. FOR FREE. ADMISSION IS FREE. So many people that live in this city haven't been here. If you're visiting here, I implore you. You have to come. This is such an amazing chunk of global history. Also. The gift shop is amazing, there are such great gifts for everyone. I only took pictures here because I was too entranced in the art

A quick summary of this museum can be stated as "a lot of stuff from a lot of different places". I was surprised to find out that admission is free and I ended up spending close to three hours here, and that was rushing it. I only had time to explore the Centre Street building but if I had more time (say, all day?) I could have visited all the buildings on the campus and still left with more to see on another visit. My only challenge was that the exhibits are somewhat tricky to navigate, even with a map. Most of the galleries branch off into smaller rooms or lead to dead ends while other galleries take you in a circular path that deposits you in any number of conjoined rooms. On more than one occasion I wound up walking through the same set of rooms and halls several times before finding a new path I missed. Most of the galleries are aesthetically themed to match the objects held within so it was like going to many different museums all crammed into one building. Some of the galleries were closed for no apparent reason and staff members were setting up for a program or event that was taking place in The Sculpture Court. Most of the galleries had uniformed security or museum employees wandering around keeping an eye on the guests. There are two elevators but the way they work is by going in one direction at a time instead of bouncing between floors. For instance, if you are on floor 3 and trying to get to floor 4 but the elevator is going down, it will go all the way to the ground floor before allowing you to go up and you have to select the higher floor again once the elevator stops. If I'm in Baltimore again, I'd definitely try and come back for another visit. I walked here from the Inner Harbor area and it only took me about 15-20 minutes.

this is such a nice gem in the city! admission is always free and on certain days/nights they have special events which you can find on their website! when I went, their conservator window was open which was really interesting hearing about how they conserve pieces of art in the museum. they also have free lockers to store your items near the entrance. you can put in your own code and pick them up after. I brought my tote bag w me but was told I had to hold it in front of me the whole time by one of the workers so it would've been better to j stash it in the locker. the place is way bigger than I expected w multiple floors and 2 sides on each w v different exhibits! my friend and I spent about an hour and a half here looking through each exhibit, taking pics here and there, and even sitting down for a game of checkers (found in a special room on the 3rd floor I believe). this is a great place if you want to do something in bmore for free or are j in the neighborhood and wanna pop in!

Beautiful museum with art from around the world. Museum store is well stocked and has something for everyone. Skip the cafe as the staff was rude and on their phone rather than helping patrons.

Cyndy's Bottom Line: A World-class museum * Admission to the Walters is always free. *No food, drink, or gum permitted in the galleries * Hours: Wednesday,10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday,1-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed: Mon and Tues. *Closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day Juneteenth, Independence Day,Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve and Christmas Day *Parking available on street or at the Walters lot which can be reserved online in advance. *Complimentary lockers available *Photography is encouraged *Free WiFi *Docent-led tours on Wed. *Downloadable museum map *Gift shop and cafe available The Walters Art Museum is a treasure filled with thousands of years of art. Over 36,000 objects and antiquities from around the world. +Highly recommend +Plan for a couple of visits

Favorite go-to spot for some creative inspiration. Normally on Friday afternoons there is a scientist and a conservationist working on restoring art on the 4th Floor! You can meet and speak with them for as long as you want!

This is a niiiiice family spot! There's excellent parking around if you sit look on the map! And so many spots to eat if you don't want to eat there. But the many exhibits and displays really took my breath away! Truly #blessed for seeing such a vast collection.

With a couple of hours before dinner, my wife and I got a ride share to the nearby art museum from our Inner Harbor hotel. Admission to the museum is free and the friendly docent/guard at the door warmly welcomed us in. Armed with a map and some suggestions of what to see we ventured in. The museum is spread across numerous floors and a couple buildings so hopefully you got a map. Our favorite gallery was the 18th century art. A large red fabric wallpapered room with over 50 pieces of art covering the walls. My wife thinks it was a damask? We also enjoyed visiting their Claude Monet Springtime painting in the 19th century room We spent about 90 minutes here and felt like we saw the high points. Certainly more to be seen but we can only consume art for so long before starting to glaze over.

This is a huge museum! We were so impressed by the vast collections of art and history! If you have time to kill on a day in Baltimore, I highly recommend checking out this museum. Some of the highlights for us were the gems and jewelry from across the world, the ornate ceramics, the armor, and the mummy! One nice touch is that they intersperse contemporary art pieces that draw from relics of the past in the exhibitions of historic art. I would plan to spend at least a couple hours here. We rushed through the museum but I would have loved some more time there.

I love when museums are free, because it opens up opportunities for a lot of different people to be able to experience art from around the world. I arrived on a rainy day, and the parking lot closest to the museum was full, so I had to park at another lot and walk over. Parking in the offsite lot was expensive (18.99) so if you can snag street parking, that is your best bet. They have bag storage lockers so I was able to put my umbrella and larger bag in there so that I did not have to carry them around. The staff gave me a map, and I meandered my way through the museum. From start to finish, I would say it took me less than 1.5 hours to make it through the entire museum. It wasn't crowded (I went on a weekday afternoon). I appreciated that they had a lot of different mediums of art available. There was some room for improvement: 1) This place is like a maze, so at some parts you have to backtrack or go up a flight of stairs to get to some of the exhibits. Don't forego taking a map at the start. 2) They have placards that have the names of the art pieces, but it was hard to figure out sometimes which painting they were referencing, since the placards didn't have any kind of directional arrows or were placed between two paintings, so you had to kind of figure it out based on the name on the placard. 3)Many of the lightbulbs throughout the exhibits were burned out, so it was hard to see some of the art pieces, especially in the jewelry exhibit. Other places the lights were weirdly placed, which cast a glare over the paintings, so you had to stand at a particular angle to see the painting. If you like architecture, there are many really cool architectural features to enjoy. Just look up! Overall an enjoyable experience.

East meets West at the Walters Art Museum. Interesting to see an extensive collection of art that was collected by a father and son over a century ago. William Thompson Walters and his son, Henry Walters, travelled extensively in the late 1800s to early 1900s collecting paintings, drawings, sculptures and antiquities. The collection was so extensive that Henry Walters built a "home" to showcase the collection. Upon his death in 1931, Henry Walters bequeathed his entire collection, which included more than 22,000 works at the time, the Gallery building, and his adjacent mansion to the City of Baltimore "for the benefit of the public." Amazing to see such an eclectic collection which includes Egyptian mummies, Roman sarcophagi, biblical manuscripts, Lalique Art Deco jewelry, European portraits and Chinese ceramics. Amazing to see how the family acquired collections of ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia and the Americas. The Medieval and Renaissance European Art collection were interesting. From an Imperial Faberge Easter Egg and a portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart to an alligator hung above a door, you never know what to expect from gallery to gallery. The galleries themselves are also so beautiful as well. Love the open courtyard and elaborate high sculpted ceilings. The Original Main Gallery and the Annex are so different, but fun to explore. The Walters Art Museum is open and free to the public.

I really enjoyed all the exhibits at The Walter's Art Museum. Very educational and insightful. I really wanted to see the Islamic and the Medieval exhibit, but it was temporarily closed (sad face). I thoroughly enjoyed Arts of Asia. I learned the history of Buddist art in East and Southeast Asia in addition to art of India. I was amazed by the different ritual tools , the practice of religion, and the origin of the culture. It's pretty cool how each exhibit introduce ongoing installations. During my visit I experience the activating the Renaissance. Activating the Renaissance features paintings, photography, and sculpture by local artist in the Baltimore area. It's super dope they recognize present artist and embrace their gift amongst famous artist before our time. Best of all the museum is free! Plan a visit soon and check out the ongoing installations while they last

Underrated gem in the heart of my favorite Baltimore neighborhood of Mount Vernon, especially if you like more classical and antique art. It's relaxing to walk around the Walters. The atrium is beautiful, the rooms are spacious enough, and I never found it crowded. It's surprisingly large and well-curated so allow yourself enough time to really get to experience it at a leisurely pace.

I came here on a whim one Sunday afternoon and fell in love. This is a hidden gem in Baltimore city and you have to visit. The museum and the historic architecture are chef's kiss! Definitely coming back and plan to stay longer. I will be there for the new exhibits coming next year.

FREE museum that was well curated and fun! I thought there was a lot to variety, from paintings to sculptures to jewelry to historic artifacts. You could probably spend a good couple hours walking around. Even if you're not really into museums, I think even the Chamber of Wonders will still tickle your fancy. Great indoor activity if you're looking to do something in Baltimore during the winter!

The Walters has an incredible, world-class collection. A LOT of variety, and a LOT of very unique stuff. It is the perfect place to take out of town visitors, or to keep yourself busy on a rainy day. Finding parking usually isn't too bad, especially if you are willing to park in a paid lot. There are also some good food options nearby if you want to go out for a meal before or after.

I grew up in Baltimore and today was my first time ever visiting this museum. It was a great experience. My family and I really enjoyed our experience here. The exhibit I enjoyed the most was the Asian and Egyptian art as well as the part that showed bugs and weapons from different parts of the world. This art museum does have a cafe. However, we didn't get to try the food because it was closed during our visit. They have an awesome gift shop! If you love books, definitely check out the gift shop. They had so many different books that I wanted to get but they were so expensive. I want to go back just to visit the gift shop lol.

A lot of free museums don't have many offerings but I was thoroughly impressed with this museum. Spent over two hours exploring all the exhibits! This place was better than some of the paid museums I visited in the area. Also great location in the Mount Vernon area for more sightseeing.

It was great to be back at the Walters. Visited many times as a child. So much is new and exciting, and some was heartwarming, the same.

The abstract art exhibit was very nice. very fun activity to do even on a rainy day. lots of art to

Walters Art Museum is like a visual lesson! The 19-Century European and North American Collection struck a cord. Remnants of the past still ring true to the present in painful ways. I am blown away by the details in the sculptures! The lighting and positioning of each art piece are instrumental in framing the story. This collection is on the first floor when you enter the main entrance. What a great lunch, looking forward to the next break!

Great museum in the Mount Vernon neighborhood and spitting distance form the Peabody Library and the George Washington Monument. Our family of 4 stopped in for a couple hours during our recent Baltimore trip and loved looking around at all the different exhibits. People were friendly and one of the information desk employees gave my oldest son a little packet for children's activities that proved to be fun and engaging during our drive back. Well worth a stop in!

This museum has an expansive selection of arts, from ancient civilizations to the 1800/1900s. It's really quite big so you can easily spend at least 3 hours here. There are four floors and I recommend you start at the fourth floor and work your way down. It's mostly American art on this floor, with a few French sections. There's a Frabege egg and a Monet as well. The lower floors have Asian art as well. The placards for each piece are also nicely explained, especially with how they relate to the museum founders, the Walters. There are multiple gallery walls and the museum itself is pretty aesthetically set up. Also free admission!

This is a hidden gem! Since it's free, I didn't expect the upkeep to be as good as it was! Very clean, organized, and great for families. It has a great mix of art from all different time periods, and cultures.

The only thing better than a good art museum? A FREE one! What a pleasant surprise to find out that this museum is always free. My favorite part of the museum was the 19th century and European exhibits on the first floor, and it was interesting how they included in the exhibits busts of the Walters family with some info on them. The Medieval and Renaissance artwork on the third floor wasn't really my thing, but they had reimagined versions of some of the art by contemporary artists, which was cool. Overall, a nice museum in an interesting Baltimore neighborhood. Will definitely return!

I really enjoyed my trip today. The staff is so warm and friendly. They all helped me when I got a little confused on how to exit the Asian art wing. The museum is very pandemic friendly and they've equipped the place with hand sanitizing stations throughout the building. There is a beautiful multi-level atrium space which I wasn't expecting. It is absolutely breathtaking. When I was done, I made a quick purchase in the store and the staff there were very kind as well. On my way out, I was asked if I wouldn't mind filling out a survey and I had no objection. This team is fantastic! There is a variety of art to enjoy and the building is walkable in an hour or two's time. I'd highly recommend!

A wonderful museum with incredible curated art and sculptures, "ancient" religious relics, and a knowledgeable staff who makes every visit memorable!

Came on a whim -- to spend the day to myself and enjoy a museum day. First off it is the perfect size, not too big where it feels exhausting not too small where you can get through it in 30 minutes. There were a few exhibits for a limited time: Activity the renaissance. This exhibit had smaller artists who were inspired by renaissance art on display next to the inspired older paintings. Such a beautiful and interactive experience. The Majolica Mania was also on, lots of colorful pieces and detail. Lots of space to sit and relax, write and take in everything. Great for anyone of any age. Activities for the kiddos and spread out so you get some time to just enjoy the peace.

A hidden gem in Baltimore. They have a few interesting exhibits to check out. Definitely worth the visit if you are in town. Had a good time checking out things.

I enjoyed the short walk to the Walters Art Museum. It was as.most museums are, peaceful. The only thing I will say is that you always want to give your staff a standard greeting. I really don't like the familiar greetings of, hey brother or what's up big man. Much too casual for me, even if we are of the same race. Let's keep it classy.

When The Walters Art Gallery has a special exhibition, they really know how to showcase the best of the best. We were thrilled to be able to view "Betty Cooke - The Circle and the Line". What an incredible journey Betty Cooke has been on for the past 97 years of her life. The exhibition at The Walters highlights her works from her early years of jewelry making to the present. Her career started in Baltimore in her combined home, studio and shop at 903 Tyson Street and continued with her move to The Village of Cross Keys and the founding, with her husband, the late William O. Steinmetz, of a retail operation called The Store Ltd. Her jewelry was on the cutting edge of modern. My husband, who worked for Jim Rouse, found the one display case showcasing the jewelry she made for Patty Rouse over a 20-year period very interesting. Jim Rouse was one of her best-known clients. Another display case held the tools of her trade. Each display was well thought-out and expertly displayed with complete histories of the pieces. We were so glad that we had the chance to view this special exhibition

Years ago, I was a frequent visitor here. Entering the museum prior to its modern addition was like entering a vault. This rambling Noah's ark of a museum leaves the world behind once you go through its doors. I imagine the wealthy Henry Walters escaping from the demands of his empire by gladly locking himself up here as Baltimore society rushed by on the streets outside. In this pandemic environment, it would be nice to do the same. At least I got to visit again before its temporary closure. I have so many favorites here but I find the religious iconography quite compelling in its depth and its display. For all the works in the confusing array of galleries -- it's easy to get lost here -- there is a restful intimacy to these rooms. It's all very soothing. When The Walters opens its doors again, give your pent-up modern anxieties a prescription of art in this most silent of spaces.

Such a cute and informative museum! Very educational and interactive.

Like the BMA, the Walters is an awesome free art museum in Baltimore City. It's a huge, 3-floor space that mixes modern with old charm. I find myself going a few times a year, and I'm always impressed by the various collections. I visited just yesterday and was absolutely distracted by the gorgeous detail on most door frames and the ceilings. There's a treasure for the eyes in every corner! I will say I'm over Renaissance art. It's just a bunch of stuffy Europeans, but I was quite taken with pretty much every other art donations. I had a good time wandering around there and am looking forward to my next visit!

This Museum in downtown Baltimore is a great walk through while your in the city. It's a free museum that has some great exhibits if your into older art styles. If you have a good hour and you want to experience some classical art stop in here.

Absolutely fantastic experience when my boyfriend and I went about a month ago. The exhibits were breathtaking, and everyone respected social distancing guidelines. There is no fee to get in, and we parked in the roundabout just up the street for free as well. We spent about 2 hours in the museum and many exhibits were nearly empty which was great for COVID reasons. Definitely recommend going to see this if you have a chance, I will definitely return next time I'm in Baltimore!

I went here on my trip to the states. There is no fee for admission and there is even complimentary lockers available to patrons. The location allows photos to be taken but request no flash-and this is to preserve paintings. I quite enjoyed the different ages from medieval to asian culture and even american history. There were many sculptures and I just enjoyed the balance of different time periods. The washrooms were clean and I was impressed with the accessibility at this location. One perk there is air conditioning!

An exciting adventure through time. The art is masterfully displayed to entice not body and mind. Highly recommend a visit when in town!

I had a wonderful Sunday at the museum . It was nice and quiet . I was able to wonder around and read about the exhibits . I loved the area . Beautiful and historical .

Small but FREE art museum not too far from the inner harbor where you can walk around and kill time. I find this place very confusing, the way it's organized. Need to either take the escalator or wind through stairs to see the exhibitions, kinda makes it not as enjoyable. However I bet the kids would love it, play hide and seek with your friends while you're at it. Store is not too big, not that many things to buy, but definitely has things you can't find elsewhere. Recommend coming to check it out if you haven't. Don't forget to check the Peabody library after as it's just across the street

It's free! Very large collection of old art stuff. Enjoyed wandering around for an hour or two, which wasn't really enough time to look at everything.

The Walters Art Museum is FREE. The Walters Art Museum is just a right size. It has a few things of everything and some unique objects too. You can see 2 out of only 57 Imperial Eggs done by Faberge for the Russian royal family. That is a big hit by itself. You can see a small collection of Ethiopian art - which is not easy to find despite its extraordinary beauty. You can see something that catches your eye or something that inspire you. Nice gift shop too.

What a delightful trip to the museum! Tons of great exhibits. No admission cost when we went! The ancient Egyptian hall had an actual mummy which was worth it for me. Arms and armour hall was interesting and fun. Southeast Asian hall was insightful. Roman/Ancient Greek hall was well preserved and enjoyable. Beautiful building! Will definitely be back

Take a trip to the past in the really cool art museum. The museum is free and has a large variety of exhibits from different eras. Great place for kids and adults to learn about different kids of art and history. If you go on a Sunday it is possible to find free parking nearby. I would recommend parking a block or two away and then walking over. There is a cafe and a museum store you can check out before you leave. Comment : Of all the staff walking around, only one woman really talked to us and asks us to let her know if we had any questions. The other ones never said a word. I can't remember her name, but she was woman who (at that time) was hovering around the house section of the museum. That really stuck out and I appreciated It.

I LOVED this museum. Not only exquisite pieces but something for everyone and a great example of how to make an interactive and engaging experience. So happy I made the time.

One figures Baltimore's museum scene will have nothing to compete with the Smithsonian and the various other institutions that DC is known for. But this was a most impressive art gallery by any standard, and free to the public. Four floors on one building wasn't enough, and my complaints about lack of light and seating evaporated upon experiencing the second, linked building. Their collections span the globe and the centuries and were quite impressive (not a modern art gallery, for better or worse). I gave myself an hour and a half or so, and it wasn't nearly enough time to really experience the whole thing. It's got WiFi, amenities, and a climate-controlled setting, but it's entirely worth coming to just for the art.

I came here with a friend on a Thursday afternoon in January 2019. The museum is quite big, with 4 floors and free admission. We'd driven here and looked a bit for street parking, but ultimately wound up parking at a surface lot across the street that charged $15 ($8 if you were a museum member, which we weren't). I don't believe there was a time limit for that lot. The museum wasn't very busy at the time, since it was a weekday. There were a lot of beautiful exhibits from a variety of eras and locations. One of my favorite exhibits was the Japanese woodblock prints exhibit, which had some pretty in-depth information about the process of the carvings and showed the different steps of creating the prints, alongside finished works. There were also exhibits that would be very engaging for children; the bookbinding exhibit for example had some cute, cartoonish infographics showing the history of books as well as tools used for bookbinding. However, all the exhibits were really great; they included religious art, jewelry, sarcophagi, and plenty of others. The museum could be a little bit of a maze to navigate at times, but I would definitely dedicate a good 3 or so hours to properly visit it. The surrounding area had several restaurants including a marketplace within walking distance, so if you've paid for parking and don't have any time constraints, I would recommend walking around before or after visiting the museum. Overall, a really nice, free museum and definitely worth visiting if you're in the area!

The Walters Art Museum was right around the corner from our hotel. A Fabergé egg exhibit and free entry pretty much sealed the deal for a 5 star Yelp rating. This museum is beautiful and very clean. The staff were all friendly and very helpful, even the security guards. The museum has a very good museum store and also a pleasant cafeteria. The exhibit that caught our interest was the Faberge and the Russian Crafts Tradition. I have always been curious about Russian history, the Romanov family, the film Dr. Doctor Zhivago, Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna and the Tsars. I have always also been fascinated by the Fabergé eggs made for the Tsar's Imperial family. Don't ask me why, maybe from Bond and Octopussy. It was pretty darn cool to see one in person. The history of the house of Fabergé has also intrigued me for yet another unknown reason. I am not into jewelry at all for men or women except watches marginally. This was a very well done exhibit and we spent a good deal of time walking through and reading about the various displays. I think almost anyone would find it interesting and well worth a visit. We didn't have enough time to visit the other exhibits but I would certainly come back to the Walters Art Museum the next time we are in Baltimore.

Very cool free art museum! The entire museum isn't open during the pandemic, but there are four floors in one building at are, and it wasn't very crowded when I went, which is great. I only made it through 1.5 floors, but I liked what I saw and the descriptions of the art that the museum provided were really poignant. The Walters had a really impressive private collection, with art spanning several centuries and regions (lots of European pieces from American collectors, pieces from the world fairs, some Chinese and Japanese sculptures, etc.). Would definitely be open to coming back!

I can't believe I waited so long to come here. The Walters Art Museum has been on my list of places I've wanted to go to for years - pretty much since I moved to Howard county 9 years ago. It's a completely free museum with an amazing, extensive collection of sculptures, art, and amazing, beautiful pieces from all across the world and throughout history. They have a kids area and have events too.