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Artworks from around the world and across the centuries. Explore the collection at art.thewalters.org General Admission is always free.

The Walters Art Museum brings art and people together for enjoyment, discovery and learning. We strive to create a place where people of every background can be touched by art. Special exhibitions and programs may require the purchase of tickets.

05/28/2026

Not sure which galleries to explore on your visit? Let these upcoming tours make the decision for you! From Renaissance babies to contemporary art, there's a little something for everyone. Let us know you're coming by RSVPing at thewalters.org/events.

🖼️ General Tours
Express and Explore Tour: Imaginary Architectures
Thursday, June 11, 6–6:30 p.m.

Express and Explore Tour: Renaissance Babies
Thursday, July 9, 6–6:30 p.m.

Curator Tour: Sondheim Finalists Exhibition
Sunday, July 12, 2–2:30 p.m.

Curator Tour: Color, Mood, and Sound in Indian Painting
Sunday, August 16, 2–2:30 p.m.

✨ Douriean Fletcher Tours
Thursday, June 11, 6–7 p.m.*
Sunday, June 14, 2–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 26, 2–3 p.m.
Thursday, August 6, 6–6:30 p.m.
*This tours is for supporters only. Not a supporter? Donate today at thewalters.org/give.

05/26/2026

It's been one year since we debuted Latin American Art / Arte Latinoamericano! 🎉 This permanent installation showcases of works from 40 cultures and spans more than four millennia, celebrating the artistic traditions of makers in South, Central, and North America and the Caribbean.

Take a walk down memory lane through the exhibition's opening weekend, where we celebrated with over a thousand art lovers like you 💚

Which artwork in the installation is your favorite? Sound off in the comments below!

Learn more about Latin American Art / Arte Latinoamericano at thewalters.org/exhibitions/latinoamericano

05/25/2026

Take a close look at these paintings…what do you notice?

Fine brushstrokes can bring out the smallest details, like the petal of a tulip blooming in a field or a feather on an elaborate hat. Neo-Classical artists were trained to be meticulous with their small brushstrokes in their attempt to capture realism. For the Impressionists, though, looser brushstrokes helped evoke a feeling, such as a gust of wind or sunlight glinting through leaves on a tree.

Explore every beautiful brushstroke in From Gérôme to Monet: Stories from the 19th-Century Collection presented by , on view in Hackerman House at 1 West Mount Vernon Place through Sunday, May 31.

05/24/2026

Do you have your tickets for Velvet Rage yet? 🔥 We're just one week away from the debut of 's experimental opera at .

You'll witness trench art in the making as Mercedes and a group of q***r metalworkers use fire to turn a 3-foot bullet into a bell. The tools used—forges, anvils, and power hammers—are the "instruments," creating the playground of sound for q***r opera singers, percussionists, sound designers, dancers, and a drag queen to express themselves.

Purchase your ticket 🎟️ https://bit.ly/3PAUx5u

05/22/2026

Did you know that the Walters Art Museum offers an annual teen photography program?

From May 27 through June 28, visit the Walters to experience the work of eight Baltimore-based teen photographers who participated in this program, Through Our Eyes. This year, students were guided by photographer Anna Divinagracia who not only taught the students technical photography skills but also instructed the students on how to think critically about visual aesthetics and gave career advice as a professional photographer.

This year's cohort of students from Baltimore City and County high schools captured photos focusing on the themes of self-portraiture and identity. Each teen selected two images taken during the program to display, and you can see and celebrate their work during the opening reception on Thursday, May 28, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Let us know you're coming: https://bit.ly/4dLEJoS

05/21/2026

Take a peek at the details in these works from our collections of Ancient Egyptian, Ethiopian, and Indigenous Latin American art. When you look at them, what do you see? Perhaps you notice the fine, hand-crafted details. Maybe you see a culture's deeply rooted belief system or their religious traditions. It's likely, too, that you notice the age of these works.

These objects were hand-picked by artist Douriean Fletcher to feature in Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture, now on view at the Walters Art Museum. 's jewelry is a powerful narrative tool in film and television, having been featured in Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Paramount's Coming 2 America, and the remake of the Roots miniseries. The artist has long been in awe of artists and makers from the past.

"Jewelry was one of the first ways that humans used objects to differentiate themselves from each other, based on their region or status,” said Douriean. “I don’t know why but I was so attracted to that; understanding that bone and shell and beads were the first ways that people identified who they were, and we as people have continued to do that throughout history. We utilize the things around us and put them together to tell people who we are.”

Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture is on view through August 9. Want to see these works up close? Plan your visit at thewalters.org/visit.

05/14/2026

Allow this colorful diptych to brighten your Wednesday 🌈

In this Ethiopian painting from the late 15th century, we see Jesus and Mary flanked by archangels on the left and the Twelve Apostles, plus one saint, on the right. The baby Jesus touches his mother's chin with a gesture of affection likely inspired by 15th-century Italian paintings which were very popular in the Ethiopian royal court at the time. Depictions of victorious saints on horseback were equally popular, as Ethiopian noblemen were trained in horsemanship and combat. Take a closer look at the victorious yet solemn saint riding a horse in the lower right corner.

🎨: Diptych with Mary and Her Son Flanked by Archangels, Apostles and a Saint, Ethiopia, late 15th Century. Museum purchase, the W. Alton Jones Foundation Acquisition Fund, 2001, from the Nancy and Robert Nooter Collection.

05/13/2026

Pack your bags—we’re taking a trip to 19th-century France.

Our latest paintings exhibition, From Gérôme to Monet: Stories from the 19th-Century Collection presented by PNC places art by Impressionists and their Neo-Classical contemporaries side by side. In the 19th century, it was rare to see these stylistically opposed works in the same room. At that time, Impressionist paintings were shocking to viewers, as they dared to deviate from the Neo-Classical tradition of refined realism depicting historical subjects. Impressionists rebelled, capturing modern French life in a looser, more subjective style. Which style strikes your fancy?

05/12/2026

“It's such a happiness when good people get together...” –Jane Austen's Emma

We're partnering with Everyman Theatre for a very Austen afternoon! This Thursday, May 14 from 2–3 p.m., roam our galleries like you're walking through Emma's Hartfield estate as Everyman Resident Company Members recite a collection of Austen’s work against the backdrop of 18th-century painting and sculpture in our Renaissance and Baroque galleries.

Visitors who attend this intimate theatrical experience will receive an exclusive discount to see Emma, adapted by Kate Hammil, at . The show runs May 17–June 14 🎟️

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4uB3ESw

05/07/2026

Get ready for our new event series: Style and Sips 💅 🥂

Beginning tomorrow May 7 through through August, head to the Walters Art Museum on the first Thursday of every month for our free summer adornment program inspired by our newest exhibition, Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture.

Each first Thursday evening, we'll focus on a different creative practice:

Thursday, May 7: Crafting adornments with beads and charms
Thursday, June 4: Making jewelry
Thursday, July 2: Bedazzling self portraits
Thursday, August 6: Building your own brooches

Bring your friends, have a sip of delicious beverages, and make something fun!

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4tcpPxn

05/06/2026

Will you be a semifinalist in this year’s Fashion Remix? This is the *final call* for applications!

All Baltimore fashion designers are invited to apply for this exciting competition where they’ll have the opportunity to reflect the museum’s collection in custom fashion designs. The three winning designs will be showcased at the Walters Art Museum and at . Designers receive a $500 stipend and $500 honorarium for their work.

Don’t miss this opportunity! Submit your application by Sunday, May 10.

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Thursday	1pm - 8pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

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