Open House

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM until 3:00 PMEastern Standard Time UTC -05:00

Maryland Institute College of Art
1300 W Mount Royal Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
United States

Arrival and Parking

Check-In takes place at the MICA Brown Center located at 1301 West Mount Royal Ave. Baltimore, MD 21217.

Free visitor parking is available in the campus parking lots below. Click here to download a visitor parking permit. Street parking may be limited.

Bunting- North and East Lots (1401 West Mount Royal Ave.)
81 Mosher Parking Lot (81 Mosher St)
Mount Royal Station Parking Lot (1400 Cathedral St)

Click here for more information about directions to MICA and to download a map of our campus.

Open House Itinerary

9:00am
Check-In Opens (MICA Brown Center)

10:00am
Welcome to MICA: Presentation and Student Panel

11:30am - 2:30pm
Open Campus

2:30pm
Event Concludes

Please note: for our Open Campus portion, participants will be walking outdoors and shuttling across campus to our building locations and demos. Please be sure to come prepared for forecasted weather and dress accordingly. If you have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at admissions@mica.edu or at 410-225-2222.

Destination Baltimore: Around Town

Make the most of your weekend in Baltimore!

To help you make the most of your visit, we’ve put together a curated list of local cultural attractions, food spots, and special events happening around the city. Everything is close to the MICA campus and perfect for exploring before or after your Open House schedule.

National Aquarium — Half-Price Friday Night

Baltimore’s famous Inner Harbor aquarium offers half-price admission every Friday after 5:00 p.m.

https://aqua.org/visit/special-events/half-price-friday-night

https://r.housebaltimore.com/location/

Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA)

Currently on view:
Amy Sherald: American Sublime — a major exhibition tracing Sherald’s evolution as a painter from 2007 to the present. This show highlights her iconic portraiture, nuanced palettes, and exploration of contemporary Black identity.
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Thursday open until 9:00 p.m.
Free general admission (with ticket reservation), nationally acclaimed exhibition, and a short walk from MICA.
https://artbma.org/exhibition/amy-sherald-american-sublime

Top of the World Observation Level

See Baltimore from above at the 27th-floor observation deck in the Inner Harbor.

Hours: Friday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
https://www.viewbaltimore.org/visitorstickets

R. House Food Hall (Remington)

A lively food hall near MICA with chef-owned food stalls and brunch options.

Hours:

Breakfast: Tue–Sun 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Brunch: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Lunch/Dinner: Sun–Thu 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Fri/Sat 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

https://r.housebaltimore.com/location/

We look forward to welcoming you to MICA and the beautiful city of Baltimore this weekend!

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For those looking to explore even more, we invite you to join our Shuttle Tour Add-on, which offers exclusive access to some of MICA’s most innovative spaces, including Mount Royal Station, the JHU-MICA Film Centre, and the Fred Lazarus IV Center—hubs of collaboration, creativity, and hands-on making.

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An Undergraduate Admission experience for prospective students that showcases both MICA and Baltimore for those who are interested in learning more about who we are. This experience includes a customizable schedule with both on and off campus experiences for students and families to enjoy.
      Arrival and ParkingCheck-In takes place at the MICA Brown Center located at 1301 West Mount Royal Ave. Baltimore, MD 21217. 
    
      Free visitor parking is available in the campus parking lots below. Click here to download a visitor parking permit. Street parking may be limited.Bunting- North and East Lots (1401 West Mount Royal Ave.)81 Mosher Parking Lot (81 Mosher St)Mount Royal Station Parking Lot (1400 Cathedral St)
     Click here for more information about directions to MICA and to download a map of our campus.
      Open House Itinerary9:00am 
      Check-In Opens (MICA Brown Center)10:00am 
      Welcome to MICA: Presentation and Student Panel11:30am - 2:30pm 
      Open Campus2:30pm
      Event ConcludesPlease note: for our Open Campus portion, participants will be walking outdoors and shuttling across campus to our building locations and demos. Please be sure to come prepared for forecasted weather and dress accordingly. If you have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at admissions@mica.edu or at 410-225-2222.
      Destination Baltimore: Around TownMake the most of your weekend in Baltimore! To help you make the most of your visit, we’ve put together a curated list of local cultural attractions, food spots, and special events happening around the city. Everything is close to the MICA campus and perfect for exploring before or after your Open House schedule.
     
    National Aquarium — Half-Price Friday NightBaltimore’s famous Inner Harbor aquarium offers half-price admission every Friday after 5:00 p.m.https://aqua.org/visit/special-events/half-price-friday-nighthttps://r.housebaltimore.com/location/Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA)Currently on view:Amy Sherald: American Sublime — a major exhibition tracing Sherald’s evolution as a painter from 2007 to the present. This show highlights her iconic portraiture, nuanced palettes, and exploration of contemporary Black identity.Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Thursday open until 9:00 p.m.
      Free general admission (with ticket reservation), nationally acclaimed exhibition, and a short walk from MICA.https://artbma.org/exhibition/amy-sherald-american-sublimeTop of the World Observation LevelSee Baltimore from above at the 27th-floor observation deck in the Inner Harbor.Hours: Friday &amp; Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.https://www.viewbaltimore.org/visitorsticketsR. House Food Hall (Remington)A lively food hall near MICA with chef-owned food stalls and brunch options.Hours:Breakfast: Tue–Sun 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Brunch: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Lunch/Dinner: Sun–Thu 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Fri/Sat 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.https://r.housebaltimore.com/location/
      We look forward to welcoming you to MICA and the beautiful city of Baltimore this weekend!

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