# Family Art Lab & Interactive Sensory Gallery Crawl

> Place to go for families in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area (MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Drop-in Studio Art Lab open 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
- Dates: Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8
- Where: The Walters Art Museum, 600 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
- Ages: All ages (Family Art Center designed for ages 2–12)
- Price: Always Free general admission for all visitors. Free art supplies provided in studio.
- For kids with sensory or other needs: Sensory-friendly
- Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Drop-in Studio Art Lab open 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
- Organizer: The Walters Art Museum
- Official page: https://thewalters.org/visit
- Last checked: Fri, Nov 6

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## About

Located in the heart of Baltimore's cultural Mount Vernon neighborhood, The Walters Art Museum offers an inspiring, completely free world-class museum outing for families. Kids are captivated by the legendary collection of authentic Medieval armor and broadswords in the arms and armor gallery, ancient Egyptian mummies, and shimmering Fabergé eggs. In the dedicated Family Art Center and Drop-in Studio, children can pick up free gallery scavenger hunt maps, try on replica helmets, and dive into hands-on art projects using water pastels, sculpting clay, and mixed media collage inspired by the museum's masterpieces.

Family Experience & Amenities:
• Stroller Accessibility: Exceptional accessibility with glass elevators and smooth marble walkways connecting all historic wings. Strollers are welcome throughout all galleries.
• Family Art Center: Features child-sized easel tables, cozy book reading corners, sensory texture blocks, and comfortable seating for parents.
• Nursing & Restrooms: Restrooms equipped with changing stations on multiple levels; private mother's room available on Level 1.
• Location: Directly facing Washington Monument park and green square gardens, perfect for outdoor playtime after exploring the museum.

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