Guidelines

Tips for Visiting

Whether you are a first-time visitor or a lifelong Member, we ask your help in maintaining a safe environment for visitors and works of art. Thank you!

Please….

Help us preserve the art for future generations—please do not touch the works of art. Oils and moisture from hands can cause damage, even to sculptures that are outside.

Lockers are provided free of charge to store oversize items. Please place all packages, umbrellas, backpacks (including backpack baby carriers), and bags or items larger than 11 x 15 inches at the free Coat Check in the Lobby.

Keep food and drinks out of the galleries and Auditorium.

Limit cell phone use to lobby areas, and in the Sculpture Gardens.

The Museum and Sculpture Gardens are smoke-free environments. Thank you for not smoking.

Photography & Videotaping

Photography for personal use is welcome in collection galleries and sculpture gardens during public hours—without flash, lights, or a tripod—provided it does not endanger works of art or interfere with the viewing experience of others. Photographs may not be reproduced, distributed, or sold without permission from the BMA. Art in temporary exhibitions and on loan may not be photographed. Videotaping is not permitted in the galleries.

Sketching

Sketching is welcome in the galleries with graphite pencil. Copyists working with other media must obtain advanced permission by calling 443-573-1730.

Strollers and Baby Changing

Strollers are welcome but may be restricted during peak times. (Backpack Baby carriers and diaper bags must be checked at our free Coat Check.) A baby changing station is available in the Lobby restroom.

Wheelchairs

A limited number of wheelchairs are available for use free of charge. Please check in at our Welcome Desk in the Lobby upon arrival.

Wheelchair Accessibility

The Museum and tiered Sculpture Gardens are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the 1st Floor.

Service Animals

Service animals are welcome in the Museum. Please check in at our Welcome Desk in the Lobby upon arrival.

Assisted Listening Devices

Assisted listening devices are available for use free of charge for programs in the BMA’s Meyerhoff Auditorium.

Special Needs

Tours for visitors who are blind or have low vision, sign language interpreted tours, and selected foreign language tours are available upon request with a minimum of 2-weeks notice. Please call 443-573-1825 for details.