Walters Art Museum

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Walters Art Museum

The Walters Art Museum is home to more than 36,000 objects spanning more than seven millennia, from 5000 BC to the 21st century. This incredible collection is filled with works that represent the height of human creativity and artistry.

Walters Art Museum History

• 19th century: William T. Walters and his son Henry Walters begin collecting art.
• 1909: Henry Walters opens his house to the public as a museum.
• 1931: Henry Walters bequeaths the collection and building to the City of Baltimore.
• 1934: Opened to the public as the Walters Art Museum

Representative collections

• Ancient Egyptian Art:
  • Mummies, sarcophagi, statues, ornaments, etc.
• Greek and Roman Ancient Art:
  • Sculptures, ceramics, glassware, etc.
• Medieval art:
  • Religious paintings, manuscripts, stained glass, etc.
• Renaissance art:
  • Works by masters of the Italian and Northern Renaissance
• 19th and 20th century art:
  • Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Modernism, etc.

What makes Walters Art Museum special?

The Walters Art Museum traces the history of human art through its high-quality collection and diverse exhibitions, with works from a wide range of eras , from ancient Egypt to contemporary art .

• Extensive collection:

  • It houses over 36,000 objects spanning more than 7,000 years .
  • You can see artworks representing different cultures and eras from around the world.

• Beautiful exhibition space:

  • The converted 19th century mansion is a work of art in itself.
  • Historic architecture and modern exhibition spaces blend together in harmony.

• Educational Programs:

  • We support art appreciation by hosting a variety of workshops, lectures, tours, and more.

The Walters Art Museum is worth a visit not only for art lovers but anyone interested in history and culture .