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Best Exhibits In Baltimore

It's no secret that Baltimore has a lot of great museums.  Each one has different exhibits, obviously; here are some of the best ones from this year.
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Andy Warhol: The Last Decade

Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 573-1700
artbma.org/exhibitions/index.html

This exhibit has over 50 paintings by iconic artist Andy Warhol.  Andy Warhol: The Last Decade will be in Baltimore until Jan. 9, 2011.  Visit the website for more information.

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Tall Sculpture Barn & Wildflower Garden

American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410)244-1900
www.avam.org/exhibitions/sculpture-barn.shtml

This exhibit has a life-size chess set comprised of angels and aliens.  There's also a wildflower garden.  This is free during museum hours; the exhibit is ongoing.  Visit the website for more information.

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Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos and Toys in the Attic

Walters Art Museum
600 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 547-9000
thewalters.org/exhibitions/walter-wick/

This exhibit is a retrospective of Walter Wick's work; Wick is an author.  Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos and Toys in the Attic is going to be in Baltimore until Jan. 2, 2011.  Tickets are $10 for adults.   

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What Makes Us Smile?

American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 244-1900
www.avam.org/exhibitions/smile.shtml

What Makes Us Smile? is co-curated by Matt Groenig (creator of "The Simpsons").  Highlights include toys, cartoons and an homage to Mad Magazine.  It will be in Baltimore through Sept. 4, 2011.

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Zombie Nation

Geppi's Entertainment Museum
301 West Camden Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 625-7060
www.geppismuseum.com/

Zombie Nation has "zombie-fied" pop culture icons.  It will be at Geppi's until the end of 2010.  Tickets are $10 but are half-off on game days.  Visit the website for more information.

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