The instructor is great, overall a wonderful experience. I like that everyone is helpful and the…read moreatmosphere is very relaxed but fun .

Everybody here is so accommodating. I came to see the most recent exhibition, and it is…read moreunbelievable. There are artists from all over the country submitting their words to this little gem in the Mount Washington neighborhood. It's free admission, so a great value. They have a lot of wonderful gifts for birthdays or housewarming or even a hostess gift if you feel so inclined.

This is a fun little studio and gallery space, with art made by people with disabilities. We found…read moreit during a Hampden Artwalk and picked up a few really great pieces and got to speak with the artists who made them. It is definitely worth a stroll off the Avenue.

Great little special studio that is a workspace for artists with disabilities. Great stuff to buy…read morebut they also help train artists and provide art therapy. You can rent out the space too.

We stop here on a quick trip to MD. It has a very clean and…read morefree vibe. I used to teach art classes at my local AA to I have an appreciation for small local art establishments. I would visit here again when I am in town.

Overall: cute, reasonably priced activity to do…read more You can make a reservation or sometimes just walk in. Every three weeks they get different shipments of items in that you can paint. Everything from plates, to mugs, to jars, to seasonal items, to charms. There were lots of cute options and i like that they mix it up. The prices are clearly marked and the price for the item includes the whole experience. I made a large cup for $29. The employees were chill and the playlist was good. They cleaned up everything for us at the end which was really nice. We didn't really get any instruction, so i was glad i watched the 9 super short videos on their website prior to going. They were very quick, informative, and inspirational. There is parking around back but the signs are confusing- like you might get towed?

Th employees are so nice and helpful and patient! They had a lot to choose from painting wise. A…read morelittle on the pricey side, but it's like that saying; you get what you pay for. Going to make this a 2-3 times a year spot for my 6 year old and I.

I simply cannot believe that this lovely museum in Baltimore was FREE!! We spent about two hours…read moreexploring the 3 floors of art, artifacts and exhibits. We were lucky enough to see the Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture exhibit that showcased her various works and costumes that were made for The Black Panther, which was super cool. A great way to spend a morning or afternoon and cannot complain that it was free!!

Cost: Free (!) Neighborhood: Mount Vernon…read moreHow much time? 60-100 minutes, maybe. Depends on exhibits and how much you like certain time periods Baltimore Reviews 9/11: I went to this wonderful free museum, located in the historical Mount Vernon neighborhood, while traveling through the city with a couple of others, though apparently I had been there about 10 years earlier when I went to Baltimore for an Orioles game. The space was well air-conditioned, and there were several floors for us to explore. The special exhibit was about contemporary jewelry maker Douriean Fletcher and her exhibition, Jewelry of the Afrofuture, which showcased her modern designs and how she drew inspiration from her ancestry and other African countries. She's probably best known for Black Panther, and the exhibit did a good job of comparing while also including some other useful information. It was nice overall and well spaced. Otherwise, we went to the top and made our way down through the various floors, though we didn't take as much time as I would have liked, since we left at one point to go back to the hotel and get ready for the convention center. My favorite sections were probably on the Middle East and ancient Asia, as there was an impressive amount of antiques, ranging from bowls and jugs to statues and other items. The sections containing European artifacts were also nice, with a good hall to relax in, though I've never been the biggest fan of works from the Italian Renaissance. Some spaces felt a bit discombobulated, but there was a ton of stuff there to see, so it's hard to complain. Overall, we had an excellent time. If you want to see a wide variety of things and prefer more historical objects over modern art, I would heavily recommend this museum. It's hard not to, as it's free, though I did give them a small donation, as they definitely deserved it.

For my first Baltimore review, I'm giving praise to a solid overall art museum experience. And it…read morewas also a museum experience that was completely FREE! When I was looking at Baltimore attractions closest to my Airbnb, I instantly made a note. And from the moment that I first walked through its outdoor sculpture garden before even entering the building, I knew I was in for a treat! It might not be as expansive as other art museums I've been to, like the Philadelphia Museum of Art and MOMA. But it's well curated with impressive Asian and African art wings, an awesome section devoted to local Baltimore artists, and works from artists spanning across the globe and centuries. I've touched on it in the opening, but the fact that its a free museum experience unless you choose to pay less than $10 to see the special featured exhibit is absolutely amazing and unfathomable! Since the current featured exhibit had the works of Matisse, whom I've seen plenty of times, I decided to take in everything else, and could have easily spent 5+ hours taking it all in! With features like this inside and out, and the incredible value, I'm honestly surprised that the BMA doesn't get mentioned in the conversation about must-visit art museums in the US!

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.

I had a great time at Amazing Glaze. My department went together as a group. The staff members were…read morevery friendly and helpful. They took the time to give thorough explanations, answer questions, and guide us in the art-making process. I appreciated the stoneware and glaze selection. That pottery is microwaveable and dishwasher safe. They had many different glaze colors and textures to mix and match. There was a wide variety of stoneware and regular pottery to choose from, too. I hope I can go back on my own sometime soon.

Went here for the first time for my daughters 17th Birthday. We had sooo much fun painting our…read morechosen items and seeing the final outcome left me in awe. I love the amount of items/selection you could choose from to paint and it was affordable! The staff were phenomenal and the establishment was well-kept, we will definitely be returning.

I admit, I came here for the instagram photos. I didn't get exactly what I came for because you…read moreonly see a limited number of rooms in the house and you can't take photos on the first floor (to protect the artifacts) . . . but it was still a worthwhile trip! First, call ahead (there is no online system so you do actually have to call) to make sure they are giving tours and at what times (only certain days of the week, last tour usually starts at 1 PM). This mansion is another relic from the gilded age, however this one isn't completely stuck in the past and is a living, breathing arts venue. The last residents (she died in 1956 I think) had no children and left it to Johns Hopkins University with the specification it be used as an art museum. And there is a lot of interesting and attractive art, though it's mostly art by European white men. That's just what the owners collected . . . but our docent told us they are trying to diversify the collection by purchasing pieces by artists of color. The libraries are actually part of the Johns Hopkins collection and students can make appointments to come read them or use them for research. There are some nature books and some Audubon books that are so large that they require two people to move and turn the pages. There is also a reading room for students. It was previously their bedroom, which they didn't want displayed. There are some fun little quirky rich people things (if you dissociate from today's capitalistic hell). A 23K gold bathroom. The second wife who lived in the residence was obsessed with herself and had multiple paintings and busts of herself around the home. And her bathtub was surrounded by mirrors, including a mirror on the ceiling. A bowling alley that was turned into a display space for all their expensive artificacts. A lot of Tiffany glass. Antiquities. My admission was 10 dollars with a AAA discount. I think regular admission is 12 dollars.

I do recommend calling to confirm when a docent is available, but if one is, it is definitely worth…read morecoming. There is plenty of parking as it's a bit away from the main Johns Hopkins campus. Our tour guide was really knowledgeable and explained a lot about each room and answered all of our questions. There are a lot of beautiful and unique objects, even though unfortunately photograph isn't allowed in the good rooms. The sheer amount of books they owned and how they present them is pretty inspiring. The Garrett's having their own performance/stage area is pretty unique, and you can even rent the space out if desired. At the end, there's a great display of their Asian art collection, and then suddenly you are back in the gift shop where you started, which has some good items. The tour was more than an hour, but it was really interesting, and all the employees were excited to answer questions, so you could see their passion. It's a great tour and worth doing if in Baltimore.