If you have had your fill of museums and harbor views, this is the most playful hour in downtown Baltimore. You and your group put on protective suits and goggles and make abstract art by splattering and flinging fluorescent paint, then admire it under glow-in-the-dark light. The session is private, so only the people you book with take part, which makes it a good fit for birthdays, friends on a night out, couples looking for something different and families with children who like getting messy. A class leader gives one-to-one guidance throughout, you do not need any artistic skill and you can play your own music through the room’s speakers. The experience has a 4.8 rating from 113 reviews, among the strongest scores for any activity based in the city. It meets at 307 West Baltimore Street, a few minutes from the Inner Harbor, so it slots easily into a day of sightseeing, and it works on a rainy afternoon because everything happens indoors.
How to book
The experience lasts about one hour, and you should arrive 10 minutes before the start at 307 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. It ends back at the same meeting point. The booking is private to your group, and sets no maximum group size or minimum age, saying most travelers can take part. Confirmation comes at booking, and a full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience.
What to expect
Everything you need is supplied, including a hazmat suit, goggles, gloves, booties, art supplies, glow-in-the-dark materials and snacks. A new, unused suit to take home costs an extra $15, otherwise you wear the studio’s suit. Wear old clothes underneath, since paint can find its way through. The activity is not wheelchair accessible, so anyone with mobility needs should contact the operator before booking.
Making the most of it
Choose this for groups rather than solo travelers, and decide on a theme or playlist beforehand to get the best results. It is a memorable way to end a day of sightseeing or to fill a gap between a morning at the aquarium and an evening ghost walk. Because you leave with a finished piece, it also makes a keepsake of the trip, and it is one of the few things to do in the city that suits both adults and children in the same session.
What to expect
The experience
A private, guided hour of fluorescent paint splattering in protective gear, finishing with glow-in-the-dark art.
Best time
Any time, but it is a good rainy-day or evening plan because it is fully indoors.
How long
About one hour, with a 10-minute early arrival.
Tips
Wear old clothes, pick a playlist and book for a group, since the session is private.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Groups of friends, birthdays, couples and families who like messy, creative activities.
- Families
- No minimum age is set, so children can join, though they will get paint-splattered.
- Couples
- A fun alternative to dinner and a keepsake piece of art to take home.
- Pair with
- An Inner Harbor cruise or the aquarium earlier in the day.
- Time needed
- About 90 minutes with arrival and cleanup.
Good questions
Where is the splatter paint experience?+
It meets at 307 West Baltimore Street in downtown Baltimore, and you should arrive 10 minutes early. It ends back at the same point.
How long does the experience last?+
About one hour, including guidance from a class leader.
What is provided?+
A hazmat suit, goggles, gloves, booties, art supplies, glow-in-the-dark materials and snacks. A new, unused suit to keep costs an extra $15.
Is it a private session?+
Yes, only the group you book with takes part, and you can play your own playlist.
Can I cancel?+
Yes, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience.
