Explore the galleries of the Walters Art Museum and discover centuries of art, culture, and human history. Our tours are a wonderful way for adult and college groups to enjoy the collection and share a fun learning experience.
Registration is required. For in-person tours, opportunities for either docent-led or self-guided tours are offered on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Docent-led tours are 60 minutes, and we ask that your group have a minimum of five participants per tour.
Questions? Please email [email protected].
Discover our Tour Themes
Highlights of the Walters Collection
In 1931, Henry Walters bequeathed to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, “for the benefit of the public,” the collections built by him and his father. Discover highlights from this collection that spans from 5,000 BCE to the 21st century and is rich in works that represent the height of human creativity and artistry.
Across Asia – Hand of the Artist (available beginning 4/26)
Across Asia features stunning objects that highlight the skill of artists and artisans spanning centuries and vast geographies. Examine the metal work, enameling techniques, wooden joinery, or intricate jeweling displayed in this exhibit as you learn more about the stories of the people and cultures that created them.
Across Asia – Face of the Divine (available beginning 4/26)
Objects of devotion, especially those featuring deities, holy individuals, and sacred spaces, have touched the heights of human artistic achievement. Explore the ways that different cultures and spiritual traditions across Asia have given form and shape to beings beyond earthly experience.
