Until 25 Oct
Matisse and Martinique: Portraits and Poetry
Baltimore Museum of Art · Baltimore
March 18 – October 25, 2026
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Baltimore Museum of Art
Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the Baltimore Museum of Art is an institution founded in 1914 that holds a vast collection of 95,000 objects. It is particularly known for its extensive Henri Matisse holdings within the Cone Collection, alongside a wide range of global textiles, Antioch mosaics, works on paper, and art spanning ancient to contemporary eras.
Planning your visit
Free collection · ticketed exhibitions
General admission is always free.
Timed-entry booking required.
Free admission — special exhibitions ticketed separately
Special exhibitions require a separate ticket.
Free general admission does not include special ticketed exhibitions.
Where to stay
Last verified September 5, 2026
On view now
Upcoming
Opens 16 Sept
Jerrell Gibbs: Come home with me
Baltimore Museum of Art · Baltimore
September 16, 2026 – May 2, 2027
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Opens 4 Oct
Flashback: Two Centuries of Baltimore Photography
Baltimore Museum of Art · Baltimore
October 4, 2026 – February 21, 2027
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Opens 8 Nov
Diedrick Brackens: lights at the end of the world
Baltimore Museum of Art · Baltimore
November 8, 2026 – February 28, 2027
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Opens 2 May 2027
Tempting to Touch: Surface and Substance in 20th-Century American Art
Baltimore Museum of Art · Baltimore
May 2 – September 5, 2027
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Before you go
Visiting Baltimore Museum of Art — common questions
What exhibitions are on at Baltimore Museum of Art right now?
One special exhibition is on at Baltimore Museum of Art right now: Matisse and Martinique: Portraits and Poetry (until October 25, 2026). 4 further shows are already announced, starting with Jerrell Gibbs: Come home with me on September 16, 2026.
Is Baltimore Museum of Art free?
The permanent collection at Baltimore Museum of Art is free to visit; special exhibitions are ticketed. General admission is always free.
Do I need to book Baltimore Museum of Art tickets in advance?
Yes. Baltimore Museum of Art requires a timed-entry ticket booked in advance.
Are special exhibitions included in Baltimore Museum of Art admission?
Special exhibitions require a separate ticket. Free general admission does not include special ticketed exhibitions.
What time does Baltimore Museum of Art open?
Baltimore Museum of Art is open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00–17:00, Thursday 10:00–21:00. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Closed New Year's Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.