Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore

I was fortunate to have lived in the area of the museum all of my growing up years. In 1957, Baltimore was a gentler city. Children were given more freedom and that allowed me to go to the Baltimore Museum of Art almost every day. I knew nothing about the art displayed there, nor the artists who created these pieces. What I can tell you is that I can remember the different exhibits as if it were yesterday. It was culture at its finest. Often I would visit because of the coolness after playing in the heat of Wyman Park. My favorite exhibit was the mummy encased in a glass top casket. She was kept on the lower level. There was a niche containing a room laid out in a particular period. How different this was from how we lived. Then, there was the room which held paintings of horses. I believe they were all Preakness winners. They were gorgeous animals. I just gave my opinion as an 11-year-old. Imagine the things you will see as an adult.

The Matisse collection is superb, there are also several Monets and Picassos. The contemporary wing is super including several Wharhols, including his Last Super. This museum has to be one of the best kept secrets around because there were hardly any visitors on Labor Day 2006.

I love baltimore city totally. The museum of art is a big build that sats on North Charles st. It has many rooms of art . They also have Teachers there to talk to you about what you see.

Great museum. Cone Collection wing is fantastic. Nicely laid out collection - impressionist artists well represented - nice storyline, many artists . The large 'Thinker' sculpture is impessive.