Audio Guide of The Walters Art Museum

The museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday, generally from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended hours on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is located in the heart of the Mount Vernon cultural district at 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore; you can confirm updated hours on its official website.

I have excellent news: general admission to The Walters Art Museum is completely free for all visitors, thanks to public funding and private donations. You do not need to reserve tickets in advance—just show up and enjoy the art, although some temporary special exhibitions may require a separate ticket.

For a full visit that lets you appreciate the collections without rushing, I recommend setting aside between 2 and 3 hours. If you are an art lover and want to explore its 36,000 objects in depth, you could easily spend the whole afternoon wandering through its different wings and galleries.

This museum is a treasure that houses a collection begun by William and Henry Walters, spanning 7 millennia of history, from ancient Egypt to Art Deco. It is internationally famous for its extraordinary collection of illuminated manuscripts, medieval armor, and 19th-century art that you will not see anywhere else.

If you are looking for a quieter experience to connect with the artworks, I suggest going on Wednesday or Friday mornings right when it opens. Thursday late afternoons and evenings, until 8:00 p.m., are also ideal for a more intimate and cultural visit after the usual workday.

Yes, The Walters Art Museum is fully committed to accessibility; all galleries are wheelchair accessible. The barrier-free entrance is on Centre Street, and there are elevators to move between the different levels of the building.

You are in Mount Vernon, one of Baltimore’s most beautiful neighborhoods, so take the opportunity to see the original Washington Monument, which is just a short walk away. I also highly recommend visiting the stunning George Peabody Library, which is very close by and is an architectural wonder.

Do not miss the Chamber of Wonders, inspired by 17th-century cabinets of curiosities. Also, to really understand what you are seeing without missing any detail, I suggest bringing headphones and checking whether audio guides are available to enrich your tour with deeper stories about the key pieces.