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Baltimore Museums Open New Exhibitions Drawn From Major Collections
Institutions across the city prepare openings and displays drawn from their collections.
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The Baltimore Museum of Art will open the new Ruth R. Marder Center for Matisse Studies on December 12, featuring more than 1,200 Matisse works and a dedicated exhibit gallery.
Matisse Center at the Baltimore Museum of Art
The center adds a permanent focus on the artist within the museum on Art Museum Drive. Visitors can view the expanded holdings once the space opens later this year.
Amy Sherald Exhibition Record
The exhibition Amy Sherald: American Sublime at the Baltimore Museum of Art reached 52,597 visitors by January 20 and continues through April 5, 2026. Projections indicate attendance will exceed 70,000 by the close of the run.
Latin American Art at the Walters Art Museum
The Walters Art Museum opened its first permanent Latin American Art exhibition on May 17, 2025. The display includes 200 works representing 40 cultures and remains available with free admission.
Contemporary Wing Reinstallation
The Baltimore Museum of Art acquired nearly 250 new artworks to broaden its global collection. The reinstalled contemporary wing, centered on nature and environment themes, opened in February 2025.
Status of The Contemporary
The Contemporary, a nomadic art museum in Baltimore, has suspended operations while its board conducts a strategic review. The board has stated that the institution is not closing.
These developments at the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Walters Art Museum provide concrete options for residents and visitors seeking museum experiences in the city. Information on hours and access appears on the institutions' websites.