American Visionary Art Museum

American Visionary Art Museum AVAM is the national museum and education center dedicated to intuitive, self-taught artistry. More info at http://avam.org.
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AMERICAN VISIONARY ART MUSEUM (AVAM) is America’s official national museum and education center for self-taught, intuitive artistry. The 1.1-acre wonderland campus includes 3 renovated historic industrial buildings that house wonders created by farmers, housewives, mechanics, retired folk, the homeless, as well as the occasional neurosurgeon–all inspired by the fire within. Using materials from ro

ots to toothpicks, the visionary transforms dreams and loss into powerful works of art. Museum and store hours: 10am-5pm, Wednesday-Sunday

09/02/2026

Fur for Fall? Groundbreaking. 💅

AVAM’s famous Pet Parade and Talent Show returns Saturday, September 26 with the theme: MUTT GALA!

Whether they’re stunning the crowd in haute couture, making waves in a DIY creation, or rocking something off-the-rack, we want to see your pets strike a pose in their best celebrity-chic ensemble! 📸

In addition to the parade and talent show, this year’s event will feature photo-ops and a “walk of fame”-style Pet Star craft! ⭐️

Registration begins at 9:45 AM, followed by the parade around AVAM’s campus kicking off at 10 AM. The talent show will begin promptly after that!

Free for all to participate or spectate! ✨

👉 Learn more and RSVP through the link in our Instagram bio, or go to: https://www.avam.org/event-details/pet-parade-mutt-gala

This popular event is held each year in loving memory of supreme animal lover and dear friend, Ellis Rosen. ❤️

08/31/2026

There’s nothing like a magical evening in the Sculpture Garden…✨

Join us Thursday, September 10 for a ‘90s throwback-themed night with light fare, crafting, and cocktails!

🎟️ You’ll want to get your tickets for this super popular event before they sell out—click the link in our Instagram bio or go to:

https://www.avam.org/event-details/avam-night-glimmer-in-the-garden-3

Made you look! 👀Flaunt: When Appearance Speaks is the American Visionary Art Museum’s 31st major thematic exhibition, fe...
08/28/2026

Made you look! 👀

Flaunt: When Appearance Speaks is the American Visionary Art Museum’s 31st major thematic exhibition, featuring more than 60 works from artists working across drawing, portraiture, photography, fiber, wearable form, and sculpture—often using transformed everyday materials like buttons, pipe cleaners, and bark.

In a twist on conventional thinking, Flaunt asks visitors not to go below the surface, but rather to examine how much feeling, invention, humor, protection, and self-authorship are right in front of our eyes. ✨

Be the first to see this immersive set of installations during our exclusive preview celebration on Friday, October 9, giving guests views of American-based works newly created for Flaunt and some European works debuting in the United States! In addition to delicious food and fun drinks, playful surprises await our attendees…

General admission is now on sale, and Fan Club members get in for free! 🎟️

👉 For more information, go to the link in our Instagram bio, or go to:
https://www.avam.org/event-details/flaunt-when-appearance-speaks-exhibition-preview-party

💡 Maima and Satu Tani, Moth & Micro-plastic Clothes Moth. Crochet, knit, and found objects.

08/26/2026

All work, no play? Here are some upcoming events to get you and your friends out of the group chat and over the hump (day):

⭐️ 9/10 - Glimmer in The Garden: ‘90s Night
⭐️9/17 - Virtual Workshop: Mr. Imagination
⭐️ 9/19 - Yarn Art with Francisco LOZA
⭐️ 9/22 - Autumn Equinox Yoga
⭐️ 9/26 - Pet Parade: Mutt Gala

👉 Learn more and RSVP for all of our events and workshops via the link in our Instagram bio, or go to:

https://www.avam.org/events-calendar

Oh snap! Glimmer returns Thursday, September 10 for more crafting and cocktails in AVAM’s magical Sculpture Garden. 🍃Wit...
08/24/2026

Oh snap! Glimmer returns Thursday, September 10 for more crafting and cocktails in AVAM’s magical Sculpture Garden. 🍃

With crafts including slap bracelets, pony beaded critters, fuse beads, and shrinky d***s, this fan-favorite event is back with a dope ‘90s twist—and is sure to sell out fast!

✨ Get your tickets now through the link in our Instagram bio, or go to:

https://www.avam.org/event-details/avam-night-glimmer-in-the-garden-3

08/21/2026

Your (old) favorite museum’s favorite museum. ❤️

Plan your visit to the Nation’s museum for self-taught, intuitive artistry through the link in our Instagram bio or go to:

https://www.avam.org/visit

08/19/2026

Ever wanted to explore someone else’s dreams? 🔮

This exhibition gets you pretty close.

Fantastic Realities: Truth Stranger Than Fiction has only a few weeks left before it’s time to make way for AVAM’s next exhibition…get to the museum on or before Sunday, September 6 to dive into this amazing visionary world. ✨

👉 For more details and ticket information, click the link in our Instagram bio or go to:
https://www.avam.org/exhibitions/fantastic-realities

Finally—a club designed for visionary champions like you. 🫵AVAM just revamped its Fan Club membership program with expan...
08/17/2026

Finally—a club designed for visionary champions like you. 🫵

AVAM just revamped its Fan Club membership program with expanded benefits, new level options, and even a free gift when you sign up! 🎁

Supporting your favorite art museum has never been easier! Join today through the link in our Instagram bio, or go to:

https://www.avam.org/membership

08/14/2026

Behold! A shiny, happy, shape-up. ✨

The lower level in AVAM’s main building houses some major fan favorite pieces, including Bob Benson’s endlessly entertaining Fart Machine and the whimsical animal spirits of Brian Dowdall.

Over the past few weeks, the superheroes on AVAM’s exhibitions team have been working on something really special to shine a brighter light on these incredible artists, and create an unforgettable immersive experience for visitors.

🌟 Head on over to Bling Universe and see it for yourself!
https://www.avam.org/visit

kinda chic to be the nation’s museum for self-taught artistry… 💅
08/12/2026

kinda chic to be the nation’s museum for self-taught artistry… 💅

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800 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD
21230

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+14102441900

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