The American Visionary Art Museum specializes in the preservation and exhibition of 'outsider art,' and has been designated by Congress as America's national museum for self-taught art. The museum's permanent collection consists of approximately 4,000 pieces, and it regularly hosts themed temporary exhibitions as well.
The main building contains three floors of exhibition space, and other highlights on the campus include a Tall Sculpture Barn, a Wildflower Garden, a gift shop, and a restaurant. Food, drinks, and backpacks are not permitted in the museum, and visitors must refrain from taking photographs. Reduced admission rates are available for groups.
American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, Phone: 410-244-1900
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