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Sight Mount Vernon, Baltimore

The Walters Art Museum

A sight in Mount Vernon, Baltimore, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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The Walters Art Museum in Mount Vernon, Baltimore
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Why go

Free museum with armor, ancient art and illuminated manuscripts in Mount Vernon.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Baltimore, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Faidley Seafood, 0.5 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Mount Vernon
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Baltimore. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Faidley Seafood

    Lexington Market stall since 1886, known for its lump crab cake.

    Food · 0.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    National Aquarium

    Large aquarium with a rooftop rainforest and Atlantic coral reef exhibit.

    Sight · 0.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Inner Harbor New Year's Eve Fireworks

    Free city celebration at the Inner Harbor with live music in the evening and fireworks over the water at midnight.

    Activity · Inner Harbor & Harbor East · 1.0 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Sabatino's

    Little Italy red-sauce institution since 1955, known for its Bookmaker salad and late hours.

    Food · Inner Harbor & Harbor East · 1.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    B&O Railroad Museum

    Historic roundhouse holding one of the largest collections of 19th-century locomotives.

    Sight · 1.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Bygone

    Art-deco style bar and restaurant on the 29th floor of the Four Seasons, with live jazz and harbor views.

    Drinks · Inner Harbor & Harbor East · 1.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The Walters Art Museum is a stop on our Capital Cities Corridor route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Baltimore

2 more curated sights in Baltimore. See the full Baltimore guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Baltimore run from 39°F in January to 88°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For The Walters Art Museum itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Baltimore from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Baltimore weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
600 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
Coordinates
39.29642, -76.61650
Destination
Baltimore, Maryland
Website
thewalters.org

The Walters Art Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Walters Art Museum?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at The Walters Art Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The Walters Art Museum?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Free admission; pair with the Washington Monument nearby.

Is The Walters Art Museum free?

Yes, we list The Walters Art Museum as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is The Walters Art Museum?

The Walters Art Museum is at 600 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA, in Mount Vernon. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Walters Art Museum?

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