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.

Place all backpacks, large bags, baby backpack carriers, and umbrellas at the free Coat Check in the Lobby. (This includes purses, bags, or diaper bags 11 x 15" or larger.)

Keep food and drinks out of the galleries.

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

The BMA is a smoke-free environment. Thank you for not smoking.

Photography & Videotaping

Photography for personal use is welcome in collection galleries—without flash, lights, or a tripod. Please use existing light. Art in temporary exhibitions and on loan may not be photographed (Advance permission is needed from lenders). If you have questions about which galleries permit photography, please ask a member of our Security Staff. Please, no videotaping in the galleries. Photographs may not be reproduced, distributed, or sold without written permission from the BMA.

Sketching

Sketching is welcome in the galleries with dry media (pencil only). Copyists working with wet media must obtain permission.

Strollers and Baby Changing

Strollers are welcome but may be restricted during peak times. (Baby backpack 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 fully 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 or programs in the Meyerhoff Auditorium.

Special Needs

Sculpture touch tours for the visually impaired, sign language interpretation, and selected foreign language interpretation for non-English speakers are available by appointment. Call 443-573-1820 for more information.