Your visit to the galleries, Sculpture Gardens, and BMA Lexington Market starts here.
General admission to the BMA is free.
Ongoing support for free admission to the BMA has been provided through endowment gifts from the Cohen Family Fund for Free Admission, Lord Baltimore Capital Corporation, Mary J. and James D. Miller, James S. Riepe Family Foundation, and the DLA Piper Fund.
The BMA is located in the heart of Charles Village, at 10 Art Museum Drive near North Charles and 31st Streets. Learn how to get here and where to park.
Visitors may enter and exit the Museum through the Zamoiski East Entrance. The Merrick Historic Entrance is currently open for exit only.
The BMA is committed to making art accessible and expanding its resources and programs for all visitors.
Plan ahead with a copy of our Museum map. Printed maps are also available at the Welcome Desk.
If you have a group of 8 or more people, please contact visitorexperience@artbma.org or 443-573-1701 for information on our group policies. For self-guided tours, please review our guidelines to make sure you and your group have the best visit possible.
Before your visit, take a moment to review our guidelines, visiting tips, and FAQs to help ensure a safe, smooth, and enjoyable experience.
We regularly install new artwork and enhance galleries to make your experience at the BMA even better. If you are visiting to see a particular artwork or gallery, please call 443-573-1701 to check its availability. See what’s on view.
General admission to the BMA is always free! Please reserve a free ticket before entering the galleries, available online or at the Welcome Desk. You’ll be asked to complete a brief survey to help us better understand and serve our visitors. Please note that free general admission does not include access to special ticketed exhibitions.
Baltimore Museum of Art
Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The BMA is closed on New Year’s Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
BMA Lexington Market
Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
BMA Sculpture Gardens
Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., weather permitting
The gardens will close during storms and in cases of extreme heat or cold to protect visitors, staff, and the art. Please contact 443-573-1701 to plan ahead.
Spring House
Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., weather permitting
The Spring House will close during storms and in cases of extreme heat or cold to protect visitors, staff, and the art. Please contact 443-573-1701 to plan ahead.
Everything You Need to Know
The BMA offers interactive guided tours for adults that highlight works from across the Museum. Tours include art from around the world made by artists who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, or from other historically underrepresented groups.
Explore art in new ways with our digital guides, featuring audio tours, videos, images, and more. Hear local and global perspectives as you discover the latest exhibitions and artworks across the collection, whether you’re at the Museum or tuning in from home.
Collection Research & Resources
