Best Arts and Culture Places in Bel Air

"And while you're there, visit the Walters Art Museum; admission is free and the art spans the ages, from the third millennium B.C.E. to the early 20th century. Once you get hungry, hit Charles Street:There's Afghani food like sweet, pan-fried baby pumpkin at The Helmand (also the very historic site of my very first date) and the pillow-iest gnocchi ever at Sotto Sopra. The restaurant hosts opera nights, where you'll be serenaded with live performances as you eat a multi-course dinner."

"The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland is internationally renowned for its collection of art. Hours:12:04 AM - 10:00 AM todayThu: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSun: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMMon: ClosedTue: ClosedWed: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Address:600 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201"

"If you’re looking for a Baltimore art museum that is totally unique and completely different from the rest, then head to the American Visionary Art Museum. This museum showcases visionary arts from people who are not professionals but simply use their imagination and ideas to create a piece of art. Admission for adults is $15.95, student/child is $9.95, seniors (60 and up) $13.95 and children 6 and under and members are free."

"The American Visionary Art Museum is a fun place to visit as it houses various pieces of bright, intriguing art. This museum has a ton of vintage artifacts, quirky pieces, and interesting exhibits that display true imagination. Lovers of art and creativity would love to see this museum."

"The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is an art gallery that features work done by self-taught artists in the federal hill neighborhood. You might see contemporary art pieces done by prison inmates or farmers. The purpose of the museum is to challenge what it means to be an artist."

"Visitors to the Baltimore Museum of Art will be pleased to find a museum full of works from the 19th century to contemporary times. The collection of about 95,000 pieces of art includes the largest number of works by Henri Matisse in the world, as well as pieces by Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, and many others. Don't forget to take a stroll through the sculpture garden, which is set on nearly three landscaped acres."

"Editors’ note: Closed in 2018… This museum of pop culture is oozing with Americana. Parents can stroll down memory lane as they get up-close with childhood favorites from their toy box. School-aged kids should go nuts for the collection of vintage comic books and super hero memorabilia."

"Camden Street Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 625-7060http://www.geppismuseum.com/. Geppi’s Entertainment Museum has changing exhibitions. Until the end of 2010, you can see an exhibit on zombies, for example."

"A visit to the Maryland Historical Society provides you with a great way to learn more about the history of Baltimore and of the state itself. You can look forward to learning through a variety of fascinating exhibitions and displays, with some wonderful collections and exhibits that form part of the museum. This is a place that can be enjoyed by children as well as adults, providing the whole family with a great opportunity to learn more about local history."

"One of the oldest cultural museums in Maryland, the Maryland Historical Society, has a collection of Maryland’s history since 1844. The museum is home to over seven million historic artifacts that date back to pre-Colonial times. Address : 610 Park Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201"

"From Business: Maryland Historical Society, established in 1844, is one of the oldest cultural organizations in the United States. It provides a museum, library, press, and…"

"Emerson Tower often referenced as Emerson Bromo-Seltzer Tower is a 15-story, 88 m (289 ft) skyscraper erected in 1911 at the corner of Eutaw and Lombard Streets in Baltimore, designed by Joseph Evans Sperry for Bromo-Seltzer inventor "Captain" Isaac E. Emerson. It was the tallest building in Baltimore from 1911 until 1923. The design of the tower along with the original factory building at its base was inspired by the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy, which was seen by Emerson during a tour of Europe in 1900."

"For a cool, industrial backdrop and great natural lighting inside the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower’s clock room, just pay $8 for a guided tour. Not only will you get some great shots, you’ll also learn a little Baltimore history and see some nice artwork since the tower serves as artist residences and studios.@bromotower"

"2420 Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21218 Hours: Friday and Saturday, noon–5 p.m., and by appointment. Lawrence Burney, “Roun’ the way: now, then, next” from Dispersive Archives. Opened in 2018, Waller Gallery supports Black and brown artists through exhibitions, talks, readings, and various other programming."

"This modern art gallery specializes in contemporary sculpture pieces as well as post-World War II American and European art. Their temporary exhibits are some of my favorites as they highlight the work of upcoming local artists."

"Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 539-1080www.cgrimaldisgallery.com C. Grimaldi’s is Baltimore’s oldest contempary art gallery; it was established in 1977. They accept submissions from local artists."

"1534 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21231 (410) 522-5800baltimoretattoomuseum.net/index.htm. The Baltimore Tattoo Museum offers a look into the history of tattoos, as well as photographs of some of the tattoos done throughout the years. You can also get a tattoo there, if you’re so inclined."

"The Baltimore Tattoo Museum preserves the history and art of American tattooing; while you’re there, add to its history by getting your own piece from one of their talented artists."

"In this artist-run co-operative space the art is as fun as it is conceptually sly and politically aware. Current Gallery exists to provide studio and exhibition space for young Baltimore artists, but it excels at the collaborative, frequently silly, project that straddles public art, amusement park, and wry observation. Current Gallery artists have spearheaded such interactive projects as making life-sized arcade games, like foosball and Whac-a-Mole, to be operated by groups of people, and even once turned the gallery into an urban convenience store, with the entire stock affordable multiples made by artists.421 North Howard Street, currentspace.com."

"1922 Fleet Street Baltimore, MD 21231 (410) 299-6508www.dilibertogallery.com Diliberto Gallery features contemporary landscapes done by local artists. They’re open on Fridays or by appointment. Visit their website to learn more about the artists featured or to see the paintings."

"Howard St., Baltimore, MD 21201 Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, noon–4 p.m. Current gallery space on Howard Street with director Michael Benevento. Current space team in the backyard, photographed for BmoreArt Issue 03 by Theresa Keil"

"Simple Wellness strives to help you enhance your inner and outer beauty through various massage and wellness services. In a relaxing environment, they offer massages like deep tissue, sports, Swedish, lymph, acupressure, cranial sacral etc. They last between 30 and 120 minutes and begin at USD 65."

"Ojas Wellness Center offers specialized custom massage treatments that fit your body’s needs. Whether you decide to try a Reiki Energy Healing treatment or experience a Cupping massage, you can’t go wrong. Any massage treatment that you choose is performed by a professional therapist who focuses on maintaining their educational needs."

"Stall 11's owners want customers to eat their greens without being force-fed vegetarian ideology. The R. House food hall counter serves “global street food,” and creative takes on foods that typically aren't vegetarian. Especially popular is the Korean barbecue cauliflower bowl, which gets a satisfying crunch from onion chips and black sesame seeds."

"House in Remington, is a mission-driven, plant-based eatery serving salads, sandwiches, smoothies and juices. Through a partnership with local charter school Green Street Academy, STEM grows its own ingredients while training young entrepreneurs. R. House is home to a number of chef-driven concept stalls serving everything from tacos to sushi."

"A post shared by Stall 11 Baltimore (@stall11bmore) on Mar 26, 2019 at 5:09am PDT. Stall 11 is located inside R. House - a Modern Food Hall, showcasing the concepts of 10 talented chefs and food entrepreneurs."

"For vegetarian Chinese delivery, consider ordering from Delhi Woks in Charles Village, Four Seasons Chinese Food and Sandwiches in McElderry Park, Sweet Home Jamaica in Brooklyn, and China Express in Abell."

"LIORA by Matthew Kenney Cuisine proposes a selection of locally sourced and influenced cuisine in an inspired and innovative menu, enriched by an extensive cocktail and wine program inclusive of organic and biodynamic varietals. LIORA brings elevated but familiar plant-based cuisine to the area,..."

"A museum filled with a rich history, Historic Ships in Baltimore is located near the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, Maryland. It was created because of the merge of the Baltimore Maritime Museum and USS Constellation Museum. The museum is home to several ships that played a significant part in US history, such as US Submarine Torsk, and Chesapeake (LV-116), Seven Foot Knoll Light, to name a few."

"Any history buff would be thrilled at the idea of a proposal on the deck of one of the historic ships in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The USS Constellation and USCGC Taney are both especially picturesque. If you want a more intimate setting, you can even rent space so you can ensure that it will be just the two of you."

"Dedicated to the preservation of this historic home, the Mount Clare Museum House is a plantation home that is designated a National Historic Landmark for its amazing architecture."

"A visit to the Maryland Historical Society provides you with a great way to learn more about the history of Baltimore and of the state itself. You can look forward to learning through a variety of fascinating exhibitions and displays, with some wonderful collections and exhibits that form part of the museum. This is a place that can be enjoyed by children as well as adults, providing the whole family with a great opportunity to learn more about local history."

"One of the oldest cultural museums in Maryland, the Maryland Historical Society, has a collection of Maryland’s history since 1844. The museum is home to over seven million historic artifacts that date back to pre-Colonial times. Address : 610 Park Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201"

"From Business: Maryland Historical Society, established in 1844, is one of the oldest cultural organizations in the United States. It provides a museum, library, press, and…"