The Walters Art Museum
8 expert reviews
“Art, jewelry, medieval armor and Egyptian collection (virtual autopsy of a mummy).”
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Fodor's
"The Walters' prodigious collection of more than 30,000 artworks provides an organized overview of human history over 5,500 years." Full review
Concierge
"A small museum with a strong personality, this institution... is a six-millennium survey of art history, from Egyptian mummies to Monet."
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Of special note are the Asian and medieval art, as well as the 17th-century Flemish Collection
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Don't pass up this excellent, eclectic gallery, which spans more than 55 centuries." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Located in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, the museum features extensive collections of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Medieval art." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This gem of an art museum is best known for its Renaissance and Medieval art, rare books and illuminated manuscipts." Full review
The Wall Street Journal
"Make this cafe and carefully curated home goods store the first stop on your Hampden tour."
Frommer's
"The core collection that still dazzles: hall after hall of exquisite sculpture, jewelry, mummies, and paintings." Full review
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Don't skip the works that the Walters bought from their contemporaries