Attraction: The Walters Art Museum

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600 N. Charles St
Baltimore, Maryland
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By Away Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

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See mummies, Faberge eggs, Old Masters
The museum is free

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The Walters has always been one of Baltimore's great attractions. Begun with the 22,000-object collection of William and Henry Walters, this gem's ancient and medieval galleries practically sparkle. Walk through the galleries of sculpture, jewelry, mummies, and 19th-century French paintings to see the progress of fine art through 50 centuries. The Knight's Hall displays tapestries, furnishings, and suits of armor from the Middle Ages. The Egyptian collection is one of the best in the U.S. The original Palazzo building features 1,500 works from mostly the Renaissance and baroque periods. Hackerman House features Asian art. The Palace of Wonders is the imaginary gallery of a 17th-century Flemish nobleman with art, collections from nature, and artifacts from around the world. Docents offer free tours Saturday at 11:30am and Sunday at 2pm. The cafe serves light fare.

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Telephone Number: 410/547-9000

Website: http://www.thewalters.org

Transportation: Bus: 3, 11, 31, 61, or 64. Light Rail: Centre St. Take Charles St. north to the Washington Monument

Price Information: Free admission, though changes in city funding could reinstate admission fees; admission is charged for special exhibitions

Hours: Wed-Sun 11am-5pm

Dates Closed: Closed July 4, Thanksgiving, and Dec 24-25

The details, dates, and prices mentioned here were accurate at the time of publication.