The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore: Photos, Reviews & Location

Historic 3-building gallery with paintings & artifacts from ancient times to the present.

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#1 of 93 Tourist attractions in Baltimore #1 of 55 Non-profit organizations in Baltimore

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.80

0.8 km from the center of Baltimore

Rating breakdown

5 ★84%
4 ★13%
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2 ★1%
1 ★0%

Baltimore, MD 21201, United States

thewalters.org

+1 410-547-9000

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Quick facts

What is the rating of The Walters Art Museum?: The Walters Art Museum is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 6,207 reviews.
How does The Walters Art Museum rank in Baltimore?: The Walters Art Museum is #1 of 93 Tourist attractions in Baltimore by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is The Walters Art Museum located?: Baltimore, MD 21201, United States — 0.8 km from the center of Baltimore.
How can I contact The Walters Art Museum?: Phone: +1 410-547-9000 · Website: thewalters.org

Reviews (10)

Madaleine Merka 2023 Nov 10

One of my favorite art museums ever (and I’ve been to many)! I absolutely love how they display everything and put so much thought into the gallery walls! Fun little rooms to go into and historical pieces! And FREE? Doesn’t get any better than that!

Maddie N 2023 Nov 09

I love Walters! You could easily spend hours exploring every nook and cranny of this incredible museum. Not to mention, it’s FREE! This is one of the best ways to spend an afternoon in Baltimore.

sierra kenison 2023 Sep 25

What an excellent museum. They have a strong collection of ancient, Egyptian, medieval, and European art. Their current exhibition on Asian art was fantastic too, and I will be back to see the Ethiopian exhibition in December. The gift shop also has an excellent selection of books. I highly recommend coming to this museum.

Faisal Aldoaij 2023 Sep 21

The Walters Art Museum is a must-visit! It boasts a diverse collection with plenty to see. Undoubtedly, it's the best in the city. The staff is exceptionally helpful, making the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, a gem of a museum!

Natalie D 2023 Sep 10

I absolutely love this museum! With free entry, it offers fantastic value and there's so much to see. Multiple floors of art cover everything from Japanese artwork through to Roman and Renaissance.
The site mainly covers two buildings- the primary museum site which is connected to 1 West Mount Vernon Place which has more of a feel of a classic home collection (don't miss the Cabinet of Curiosities room and excellent armour collection!).
There really is something for everyone and it's so inspiring to see such a range of artworks. There's a really nicely curated gift shop and small cafe too!

Ruth Sievers 2023 Sep 08

A beautiful museum with work from around the world and through the ages. Not much contemporary work. Gorgeous buildings with art that should thrill you. And free! I discover new stuff every visit.

Hillary Miller 2023 Aug 11

The Walters Museum knocked my socks off! A rare gem hidden in the heart of Baltimore-- and it's free! I was stunned at the selection of art works on display. The Egyptian art rivals the Louvre. If you are in the area, you owe it to yourself to visit. Just be aware, like much of Baltimore, they are closed Monday and Tuesday.

kim cubbage 2023 Jul 05

To say this place was a hidden gem is an understatement. There were so many rare items you would've sworn you were at some world-renowned museum! Check it out if you just need to be surrounded by an atmosphere of baronial splendor or religious calm,The Walter's museum is a must see!

Vivian Nunez 2023 Jun 24

Wonderful free museum although donations are appreciated. Went to the Asian and Islamic Art Exhibit and saw some beautiful pieces from places I may never be able to travel to such as Iran. Museum is not too big so you can take your time. It's in a nice neighborhood close to the Washington Memorial. Lovely place to spend an afternoon.

Benjamin Jancewicz 2023 Apr 28

It is impossible to not give this place five stars.

The museum is free. You can just walk in, not pay a thing, and enjoy floors and floors of amazing art and artifacts.

It is a place where you can go and spend the entire day.

Bring a sketchbook. Practice drawing the pieces. Bring your camera, and practice close-up photography. Bring nothing, and just learn all of the different facts that are attached to each piece.

It is one of my favorite places to go in Baltimore.

They have also done a fantastic job of making sure that they are culturally relevant. They do not shy away from the racism and colonialism that may have brought some of the pieces to the museum.

Whenever I recommend people visit Baltimore, this place is always the top of my list.