It's truly magical for kids to use their imagination. Giants Big bed to jump on, space station,…read more and so much more. Go with an open mind to explore this imaginative space

Summary: while Doodlehatch is definitely not short of character, there are some key points that…read moremake it hard to love. A question I had prior to visiting Doodlehatch was "what is it?" The best answer I can think of is that it's an interactive art museum. There are tons of random sections throughout: a space area, a unicorn area, a tea party area, a giant bed, etc. Most are designed to be "interactive," but I don't know how much care + maintenance is going on. Parts of the exhibit don't feel sturdy and a lot of it doesn't feel clean. There are a lot of areas that have fabric that retain moisture/dirt like the giant bed (plush), bean bag chairs, and hammocks. Coming off a fresh pandemic, it didn't give the best feeling to "interact" with something like that. Conclusion: I think the concept is cute and the art is unique. The exhibit itself makes for a cute little outing. I'm just a bit more wishful as far as care/maintenance goes. I wouldn't describe myself as a germaphobe, but even so I didn't feel great about it.

WHAT A TREAT, to have caught the entire Amy Sherald exhibit and BAM! I loved this museum, and this…read moreexhibit specifically! My college campus and myself took a trip here for this, and 5/5 would recommend! So enlightening, so thought-provoking, so CHROME. ;) I'm also especially thankful for the guides that walked our group through Amy's pieces, who then were able to describe and confirm the emotions and response she wanted her audience to receive! Love love love this museum, and thank you to my campus for coordinating this.

My very first visit to the BMA will definitely not be the last. The collection in the museum is…read morehuge! It's definitely a great way to spend your day. I came here specifically for the Amy Sherald collection and was not disappointed. There is plenty of street parking and it doesn't cost much. They also have parking lots in case street parking is hard to find (I'm pretty sure it's hard to find street parking during weekdays because its in the JHU area). Check in was super easy. I was lucky enough to secure a free Thursday ticket, otherwise, there is an admission fee for the exhibit. Finding it was super easy because the staff gave great directions. It was crowded but the flow of the space made it not so overwhelming. All of her paintings were beautiful and meaningful. I loved that they included information about the pieces, what made her choose certain colors, how she chose what height the paintings should be placed and a short video of how she started her career and her process of creating. After leaving her exhibit, I wandered off to see other portions of the museum. The collections were beautiful. I didn't get to see everything because it was getting late but I look forward to visiting again soon.

I visited Annapolis for the first time a few weekends ago with my boyfriend, and we stopped by this…read moremuseum upon searching things to do in the area. What I noticed immediately was that the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. There was an event going on with the featured artist next door in the church building, but we were unable to stop by yet still enjoyed his artwork in the first room. Upstairs, we explored the history and watched a short historical video on the church. I really enjoyed how immersive and informative the museum was. It was a short but sweet trip and I learned a lot of new things about African American History in Maryland, which was awesome.

Today was my first visit to this local museum; we scheduled the trip around Juneteenth. You enter…read moreon the first floor into a reception space, where on the right you can see the original external wall of the historic church. To the left, there is a room that contained several pieces from the Sacred Spaces exhibition, by Jabari Jefferson, of collages ftom found items. There was very good signage in this room to introduce the overall exhibit. From there, we went upstairs and to the left, to see the historical exhibits about African American history in Maryland, in Annapolis, and around the Chesapeake. These exhibits were very well done, and several had audio presentations. We spent quite a but of time there, because there was a good amount of detail to absorb. After making the historical exhibit loop, we went back into the foyer and across to the other side, where you actually enter the historic Mt Moriah AME church building. This big open space makes an amazing art gallery, with exhibits on two levels. It was really well lit and curated. We thought it was wonderful.

The Walters is one of my Favorite museums to visit no matter the season . It's free and accessible…read morefor all . They're 3 buildings to roam , a cafe , interactive activities to keep you occupied. It's the perfect Museum for Dates but it's also great for families with kids .

Incredible. Such a great museum and free…read more Very welcoming, lockers, chill staff. Very helpful signs. And of course incredible art. Very diverse and expansive too, geographically, time, medium, workshop details etc. very fun and impressive/humbling collection and presentation of all the things.

Not your typical art museum and that is why it is a Five Star experience. Funky and fun (and…read morepoignant) art work by those who are not typically featured in a museum. This strikes me as somewhat similar to the two excellent Kohler Art museums in Wisconsin. Super interesting and thought provoking especially the stories of many of the artists accompanying their work. The main museum building is a work of art itself. The gift shop is a riot. Hands down the best and craziest museum gift store. Thank goodness my friend recommended this stop. Heads up on parking - the meters on the street are way way cheaper then the Rusty Scupper lot across the street. This place is a gem. Don't miss it!

I've lived in the Baltimore area for quite some time now and I can't believe I've never been to the…read moreAmerican Visionary Art Museum. I mean how can you pass by the mirrored egg or the golden hand and not think to find out what type of dope art is hidden inside. With so many unique pieces to look at I took my time leisurely strolling through the two buildings for the museum. Welcomed by a half naked mannequin with wings floating in the center of the stairs, you can't help but be intrigued to learn more about the artists work. There was so much to take in with every turn. I especially liked the homage to the staples of Baltimore's culture in the second building. And we can't forget about the gift shop that I literally could've spent hours in just rummaging through all the eclectic finds. I'm happy I finally bit the bullet to visit the American Visionary Art Musuem, and I look forward to a return visit to see all the things I missed.

A fun old-timey place to look at random curiosities from around the world…read more Beware, while some of the displays are fun pieces of art, some of it is definitely macabre. Make sure your children aren't squeamish (e.g. there are several displays of shrunken heads and video explaining how it is done. There are several interactive spaces, most notably the spinning tunnel (if you get vertigo, do NOT enter here!) as well as a little play area for kids that ends with a slide. In all, it's easy to spend an hour and you could definitely stretch this into two or more if you like to explore everything in detail. You can bundle tickets to the museum to then go to the mirror maze which is loads of fun (but make sure you keep your hand out in front of you! the mirrors are angled so well that some stretches look like a long hallway when you only have 5 feet in front of you!) - worth it; and they let us bring the stroller in too.

Well, in all honesty, it seemed to us that their exhibits were crammed into a small building. While…read moreinteresting, we didn't see anything with a WOW factor. However, it was a good way to kill 90 minutes.

BLUF: A wonderful museum consisting of 18 acres, many buildings and even a river cruise, telling…read morethe history about the Chesapeake Bay. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is one of those museums that I enjoy visiting every few years. Since they recently opened a new building I was excited to check it out. With limited time to explore, I stuck to the new building which has their admissions/ticket counter, various types of Chesapeake Bay boats, a well curated display case of ship models on display and a lovely gift shop. Oh, and let's not forget Sailor the Iron Dog! Two of my all time favorite exhibits at the museum are the display of oyster cans and the crab picking machine. I laugh every time I see the crab picking machine and I always marvel at all of the big oyster cans. Being able to go inside the Hooper Strait lighthouse is also fun. The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum has lovely views of the river from shore but those who want a better view can take a cruise or sail on one of various historic vessels. Another things that makes CBMM great is its plentiful parking and close proximity to downtown Saint Michaels.

At $20 per person, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum was a bit of a letdown…read more They currently have an exhibit entitled "Sailing to Freedom" and that was the main reason for our stop here, especially considering we have recently visited a different nautical museum which was similarly priced and fantastic. Unfortunately the exhibit was small and, if I'm being honest, boring. The grounds here are not very large and are composed mostly of old wooden boats, bells, and a lighthouse, which was by far the highlight of our visit. They claim that the grounds are dog friendly however there isn't much to see outside so I would not recommend bringing a dog. I wouldn't personally recommend bringing children either as it doesn't seem like they would have a good time here. There were five or six children present during our visit and they were literally just running in circles on the grass. I understand that our visit was during the off-season but it was a wasn't a very good use of time or money in my opinion.

Step into the National Gallery of Art, and suddenly you're strolling through a palace of culture…read moreright on the National Mall. The gallery opened in 1941 thanks to financier and art lover Andrew W. Mellon, who believed the American people deserved a museum every bit as grand as those in Europe. Built in gleaming marble by architect John Russell Pope, the place feels less like a museum and more like walking through a royal treasury of creativity. One room might greet you with the grace of Raphael, while another lets you stare straight into the swirling brilliance of Vincent van Gogh. And here's the delicious little detail: this world-class collection began with just over a hundred paintings and a few dozen sculptures from Mellon's personal stash ehis gift to the nation. Today the gallery holds well over 150,000 works, spanning centuries of human imagination. It's the kind of place where you wander in for a quick look and suddenly find yourself rubbing elbows with masterpieces that usually live in textbooks. No velvet ropes, no fancy invitation required just walk in and enjoy the riches. Now that's what I call art with a little champagne sparkle.

Came here after seeing it on tiktok. The East gallery didn't have as much, but I was also able to…read morecheck out the outdoor sculpture garden. I came specifically to see a few pieces (Degas' Little Dancer), but the layout was a little confusing. The best part was the gelato selection in the Cascade Cafe. I bought a small pumpkin gelato for about $7 and the flavor was perfect. The security guards are a little strict with the fact that you cannot exit the museum until you've finished all your food at the cafe first. 2026 #20

This is just an amazing place to shoot. People from all over come here to shoot with their models…read moreand there is plenty of space. There is about three floors of dark corners amazing Graffiti Art and light from the walls. The place is safe and a hidden gem. If you ever want to book your model in a place where you need a lot of space this is the place for you. Friendly staff and great pricing. You can also use the alley to shoot car and bike pictures. Make sure to see visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/graffitiwarehouse/

The alley is easy to find and there is a enough graffiti to get a lot of good pictures. The problem…read morethere is trash, needles, and other nasty things ALL OVER but to be fair it is an ally and I wen after it had been raining for days! Also the parking in front of it is not free. The gate is open but unless you wanna pay don't park there. The website mentions it but I didn't read till after so that's my fault. Overall it's great! Go there! You'll get some good pictures

Our short week-end getaway to Easton was made very special by staying at the Hummingbird Inn! Mary,…read morewho handled our reservation and gave us a warm welcome when we arrived, was gracious and very helpful throughout our stay. Our breakfast, prepared by Eric, who is both chef and innkeeper was delicious. Th Inn's location is convenient to downtown Easton, which is a charming town

Outstanding hospitality offered by Eric. Outstanding time, great breakfast, comfortable room. Look…read moreforward to our next stay at the Hummingbird Inn. Dining is within walking distance of the Inn.........