Plan Your Visit

Admission: Always free

Open: Six days a week (closed Mondays & major holidays)

Hours

• Tuesday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
  
• Wednesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  
• Thursday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
  
• Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  
• Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  
• Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location

Historic downtown Easton, Maryland

Parking

• Free 2hr Street parking available on surrounding blocks.
  
• Free public parking lot located behind the Waterfowl Building, directly adjacent to the Museum

Entrance

Enter through Harrison Street, via the courtyard and our glass cube front entrance.

Accessibility

The Academy Art Museum is fully accessible.

• A ramp provides access through our front entrance
  
• Wheelchairs are available for visitor use
• An elevator provides access to the second floor

If you have questions or need assistance planning your visit, our staff is happy to help.

Academy Art Museum is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org)

Inside the Museum

Located in the heart of historic downtown Easton, Maryland, the Academy Art Museum is a vibrant cultural hub where art, history, and community come together. Founded by artists, for artists, and housed in a landmark former schoolhouse, AAM is the only accredited art museum on the Eastern Shore.

Learn more about our history → https://academyartmuseum.org/about/mission-and-history/ 

The Museum features:

• Five galleries with rotating exhibitions 
• Hands-on art studios offering classes for all ages 
• A Performing Arts Room, hosting lectures, music performances, film screenings, community lunches, and private event rentals
  
  Explore event rentals → https://academyartmuseum.org/private-events/ 

Exhibitions

Our exhibitions range from historic to contemporary, featuring internationally recognized artists alongside voices shaping art today. Works are drawn from our 1,700-object permanent collection, as well as special loans and guest-curated projects.

View current and upcoming exhibitions → https://academyartmuseum.org/art/#current 

Learn more about the permanent collection → https://academyartmuseum.org/art/collection/ 

Classes & Learning

Learning is at the heart of everything we do. AAM offers hands-on classes and workshops for artists and learners from ages 2 to 102, in painting, ceramics, printmaking, drawing, photography, writing, and more.

Browse classes and workshops → https://academyartmuseum.org/education/adult/events/#classes-and-workshops 

Programs, Performances & Events

Throughout the year, AAM hosts lectures, concerts, film screenings, tours, and community programs in our galleries and Performing Arts Room.

See upcoming programs and events → https://academyartmuseum.org/education/adult/events/ 

The Museum Store

The Academy Art Museum Store features a curated selection of items by local artists and AAM instructors, along with exhibition-related materials and unique gifts including books, jewelry, clothing, handmade crafts, and art objects.

Support the Museum

Admission to the Academy Art Museum is always free, made possible through the generosity of members, donors, and sponsors.

Become a member → https://academyartmuseum.org/support/membership/ 

Give to support the Museum → https://academyartmuseum.org/support/give/ 

Looking Ahead

The Academy Art Museum is investing in its future through the Freeman Annex & Hormel Research Center, a major expansion dedicated to collections care, research, and long-term sustainability.

Learn more about the future of the Museum → https://academyartmuseum.org/freeman-annex-hormel-research-center/