This unique museum is located waterside in the Inner Harbor and features the original works of self-taught artists. Its seven galleries house collections of the creative pieces of farmers, housewives, mechanics, retired folk, the disabled, the homeless, and others. Works range from every medium imaginable, and the museum as a whole captures some of America's most intuitive untrained artists, featuring everything from carved roots to embroidered rags, tattoos to toothpicks, to towering 'junk' sculptures.
Congress deemed the Museum America's official 'National Museum, Repository, and Education Center for the best original, self-taught artistry.' Some of the permanent exhibits include The Towering 55-foot Whirligig, by farmer/mechanic Vollis Simpson; and The Non-denominational Wedding Altar, by visionary genius and lay-naturalist Ben Wilson. Some of the temporary exhibits being displayed now or very soon include The Tree Of Life, an inaugural exhibition of 400 remarkable works created from wood and tree products that celebrate Man's connection with Nature; and The End Is Near, an apocalyptic and post-millennium vision of the 21st century. The individual exhibitions are displayed throughout the entire museum and sculpture barn, keeping the place an ever-evolving house of unschooled, yet ingeniously imaginative, artistry.
The American Visionary Art Museum is one of the most intriguing and inspiring places to visit in Baltimore. It's great for kids and adults alike. Also, a nice break in between exhibits can be a visit to the museum's Joy America café: seats 80 people inside, 40 on outside patio. The cafe has a nice view of the Harbor and is open Tues. - Sat. 11-10pm, Sunday brunch 11am-4:30pm.
Not far from the AVAM is the Baltimore Museum of Industry, and a combined tour of these attractions makes for an excellent time as both places are fascinating and inspiring. If you are walking the Inner Harbor, especially the central Harbor, a visit to the AVAM might be a little too far a walk if you're not up to it. However, this shouldn't be a problem. All one needs to do is hop on a water taxi. As far as art galleries go, this place should be # 1 on your list.
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