In addition to Goucher's art collection of original art objects, books, photographs, and slides, students have easy access to the many libraries, museums, and art galleries in Baltimore; Washington, DC; and Philadelphia. The department sponsors fieldtrips to these and other East Coast cities and hosts a diverse roster of noted visiting artists, art historians, and art critics

• Walters Art Museum
• Baltimore Museum of Art
• American Visionary Art Museum
• NUDASHANK
• Baltimore Clayworks
• Maryland Art Place
• AREA 405
• Contemporary Museum
• School 33 Art Center
• C. Grimaldis Galler
• Philadelphia Art Museum
• Barnes Foundation
• National Gallery of Art
• National Museum of American Art
• Hirshhorn