Museums - African Art Museum of Maryland
African Art Museum of Maryland
5430 Vantage Point Rd.
Columbia, MD 21044
U.S.A.
410-730-7106
410-730-7105
 | Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. –
4 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 4 p.m. Museum hours are subject to change. Please contact museum before visiting to confirm the information listed is correct. |
The African Art Museum of Maryland is dedicated to collecting, exhibiting, researching, and preserving the art of Africa. The museum is housed in the historic 1811 Oakland Building, the second oldest structure in the region, which is owned by the nonprofit community organization, the Columbia Association. The museum’s galleries occupy 750 square feet and contain masks, sculpted figures, textiles, baskets, jewelry, household items, musical instruments, and goldweights. It exhibits African art year-round, reflecting various themes that demonstrate the diversity of Africa. Its exhibitions include both traditional and contemporary African art objects.