AVAM After-Hours: Fall Fan Takeover

AVAM After-Hours: Fall Fan Takeover invites American Visionary Art Museum fans to enjoy the museum after hours in a relaxed, festive setting. Guests can explore the Main Building galleries, including the major exhibition *Flaunt: When Appearance Speaks*, browse the museum’s art-filled spaces at their own pace, and encounter playful features such as the Flatulence Post and fun-house mirrors.

The evening also includes live music in the stairwell, autumnal refreshments, and a virtual viewing party focused on artist Vollis Simpson and his *Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness* whirligig. Guests can view the whirligig from the Whirligig Terrace, learn more about Simpson’s life, receive insight from a docent, and enjoy holiday shopping at Sideshow.

When: November 18, 2026

Showtimes: 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Venue: American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230

Tickets: Price not available

Activities: After-hours gallery exploration, a docent-led insight experience, live music, a virtual talk and viewing party about Vollis Simpson, and access to the Whirligig Terrace

Exhibition: *Flaunt: When Appearance Speaks*

Refreshments: Mulled cider or tea and cozy snacks in the Café

Fan Club benefit: Fan Club members receive a 20% discount at Sideshow, twice the usual discount

Shopping: Holiday shopping is available at Sideshow

Note: The event offers a quieter opportunity to experience the museum’s artwork after regular hours.