Mission

The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) seeks innovation and excellence in an artistic program that focuses on art of the modern era, from the 19th century to the present. The BMA is home to an internationally renowned collection of 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art. Founded in 1914 with a single painting, the BMA today has 90,000 works of art - including the largest holding of works by Henri Matisse in the world. As a major cultural destination for the greater Baltimore region, the BMA organizes and presents a variety of dynamic exhibitions and innovative programs throughout the year, and frequently hosts special events with cultural and educational partners. General admission to the BMA is free for everyone, every day, so that great art is accessible to all.