Walters Art Gallery
Acclaimed by critics as one of America's greatest art museums, the Walters in Baltimore has a collection spanning 5,000 years with more than 30,000 objects.
Annapolis and the U.S. Naval Academy
Settled in 1649 by Puritans exiled from their community in Virginia, the city now known as Annapolis is the state capitol and home of the U.S. Naval Academy. The city maintains many historical houses from the 18th century and has a lively harbor surrounded by restaurants and galleries. The Naval Academy was founded in 1845 on the site of Fort Severn. Today, it's the elite university for future Navy officers. Tours are offered daily.
Maryland Institute College of Art
A highly regarded art school, Baltimore's MICA offers a wide range of art-related events that are free and open to the public.
Historic St. Mary's City
Visit Maryland's first state capital, now a museum of history and archaeology. Costumed interpreters tell the story of the 17th-century city. In the warmer months, visitors can assist archaeologists at the ongoing dig, learn how to churn butter, shoot arrows and more.
Mattawoman Creek Art Center
The center offers art exhibits featuring a wide variety of visual arts, illustrated talks, lectures and a gift shop at its beautiful waterfront location in Marbury.
Arts at Canal Place
Located in the Canal Place Heritage Area of Cumberland, this cooperative gallery features art and crafts by more than 30 area artists.
Spruce Forest Artisan Village
Historic log cabins in Grantsville serve as studios for working painters, potters, weavers, wood carvers and other visual artists. Visit house museums and a functioning 1800's gristmill.
The Saville Gallery
Located in historic downtown Cumberland, this gallery features art and fine crafts by local, regional and national artists.
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