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Walters Art Museum: A Taste of Culture
www.thewalters.org
What can be more enjoyable and educational than taking
a leisurely stroll through rooms filled with art, sculpture and paintings? The
answer is a day at the Walters Art Museum.
The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland is internationally renowned for its collection of art. The collection, which has grown to more than 28,000 objects, presents an overview of world art from pre-dynastic Egypt to 20th-century Europe, and counts among its many treasures Greek sculpture and Roman sarcophagi; medieval ivories and Old Master paintings; Art Deco jewelry and 19th-century European and American masterpieces.
The Museum's mission statement: 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. We are committed to exhibitions and programs that will strengthen and sustain our community.
The amenities include a café, museum shop, ATM , coat check room and lockers. The general Admission is free. The museum is open Wednesday- Sunday, 10 am-5 pm. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and major holidays.
The Walters is located in the historic Mount Vernon
Cultural District of Baltimore. The main entrance is on Centre Street, between
Charles and Cathedral Streets.
The Walters Art Museum
600 North Charles Street
Baltimore MD 21201
410-547-9000
www.thewalters.org
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