CHILDREN'S MUSEUMS
Kid Museum
This is a museum geared for elementary and middle school children centered on robotics, science, and global citizenship. Located in the basement of the Davis Library in Bethesda, MD. Drop in days on the weekends only but open for groups and workshops year round.
http://www.kid-museum.org
Port Discovery Children's Museum
Hands-on children's museum in Baltimore for children ages 3-8. Open during school hours. Group pricing for homeschoolers available.
http://www.portdiscovery.org/
The Original Playhouse Museum and Exploratorium
Creative children's activity museum in Mt. Airy with two floors and a backyard space filled with play based activities for children 3-10. Open Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-4pm.
www.originalplayhouse.com
MUSEUMS
American Visionary Art Museum
Welcome to Fantastic Art with exhibits and hands-on activities in this one of a kind museum located in Baltimore, MD. Open Tuesday through Sunday 10am-6pm. Groups packages and educator information available.
http://www.avam.org/stuff-everyone-asks/hours-and-directions.shtml
Baltimore Museum of Industry
This museum collects and preserves the industrial and technological heritage of the Baltimore region. Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm. A variety of tour options, group packages, and birthday parties are available.
http://www.thebmi.org/
Brunswick Heritage Museum
This museum preserves the history of Brunswick, the B&O Railroad, and the C&O Canal. A full model train display is on the 2nd floor. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only.
http://www.brunswickmuseum.org/
Carroll County Farm Museum
An educational facility created to promote the preservation and history of the American rural lifestyle. Schooling groups can be booked for private tours and there are public events throughout the year.
http://carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org/
College Park Aviation Museum
This museum is dedication to preserving and promoting innovations in aviation while fostering research, inventiveness and lifelong curiosity about the history and science of flight.
http://collegeparkaviationmuseum.com/1593/College-Park-Aviation-Museum
Frederick County Museums and Historic Sites
A complete listing of all of the places in Frederick County, MD.
http://www.visitfrederick.org/members/category/21
Jewish Museum of Maryland
The JMM is America's leading museum of regional Jewish history, culture and community, located in downtown Baltimore. The museum is open during the day Sunday through Thursday. You do not have to be Jewish to learn and enjoy the history of the Museum and surrounding area.
http://www.jewishmuseummd.org
For Groups and Homeschool Programs, contact the School Program Coordinator: [email protected]
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
This museum in Frederick has self-guided tour (for a fee) and is open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm.
http://www.civilwarmed.org/national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine/visit-us/
Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Located in Baltimore, this museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting, documenting and exhibiting the rich contributions of African American Marylanders from the state’s earliest history to the present and the future. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Private group experiences available by reservation.
http://www.lewismuseum.org
Ripley's Believe It Or Not!
Discover the strange, the odd, and the beautiful at this unique museum in Baltimore. Enjoy eye popping exhibits and array of the weird and unusual.
https://www.ripleys.com/baltimore/
Road and Rails Museum
A great place for train enthusiasts. The museum is located in Shab Row in Frederick and has one of the world's largest model train railroads.
http://www.roadsnrails.com/
Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution has over 19 museums plus the National Zoological Park.
http://www.si.edu/Museums/
Spy Museum
Interactive museum solely dedicated to espionage featuring the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Homeschool classes in code breaking and STEAM held throughout the year.
http://www.spymuseum.org
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
An accredited fine arts museum focusing on 19th and 20th century art, old masters and decorative art. Open daily during school hours (closed Mondays).
http://www.wcmfa.org
Kid Museum
This is a museum geared for elementary and middle school children centered on robotics, science, and global citizenship. Located in the basement of the Davis Library in Bethesda, MD. Drop in days on the weekends only but open for groups and workshops year round.
http://www.kid-museum.org
Port Discovery Children's Museum
Hands-on children's museum in Baltimore for children ages 3-8. Open during school hours. Group pricing for homeschoolers available.
http://www.portdiscovery.org/
The Original Playhouse Museum and Exploratorium
Creative children's activity museum in Mt. Airy with two floors and a backyard space filled with play based activities for children 3-10. Open Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-4pm.
www.originalplayhouse.com
MUSEUMS
American Visionary Art Museum
Welcome to Fantastic Art with exhibits and hands-on activities in this one of a kind museum located in Baltimore, MD. Open Tuesday through Sunday 10am-6pm. Groups packages and educator information available.
http://www.avam.org/stuff-everyone-asks/hours-and-directions.shtml
Baltimore Museum of Industry
This museum collects and preserves the industrial and technological heritage of the Baltimore region. Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm. A variety of tour options, group packages, and birthday parties are available.
http://www.thebmi.org/
Brunswick Heritage Museum
This museum preserves the history of Brunswick, the B&O Railroad, and the C&O Canal. A full model train display is on the 2nd floor. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only.
http://www.brunswickmuseum.org/
Carroll County Farm Museum
An educational facility created to promote the preservation and history of the American rural lifestyle. Schooling groups can be booked for private tours and there are public events throughout the year.
http://carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org/
College Park Aviation Museum
This museum is dedication to preserving and promoting innovations in aviation while fostering research, inventiveness and lifelong curiosity about the history and science of flight.
http://collegeparkaviationmuseum.com/1593/College-Park-Aviation-Museum
Frederick County Museums and Historic Sites
A complete listing of all of the places in Frederick County, MD.
http://www.visitfrederick.org/members/category/21
Jewish Museum of Maryland
The JMM is America's leading museum of regional Jewish history, culture and community, located in downtown Baltimore. The museum is open during the day Sunday through Thursday. You do not have to be Jewish to learn and enjoy the history of the Museum and surrounding area.
http://www.jewishmuseummd.org
For Groups and Homeschool Programs, contact the School Program Coordinator: [email protected]
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
This museum in Frederick has self-guided tour (for a fee) and is open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm.
http://www.civilwarmed.org/national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine/visit-us/
Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Located in Baltimore, this museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting, documenting and exhibiting the rich contributions of African American Marylanders from the state’s earliest history to the present and the future. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Private group experiences available by reservation.
http://www.lewismuseum.org
Ripley's Believe It Or Not!
Discover the strange, the odd, and the beautiful at this unique museum in Baltimore. Enjoy eye popping exhibits and array of the weird and unusual.
https://www.ripleys.com/baltimore/
Road and Rails Museum
A great place for train enthusiasts. The museum is located in Shab Row in Frederick and has one of the world's largest model train railroads.
http://www.roadsnrails.com/
Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution has over 19 museums plus the National Zoological Park.
http://www.si.edu/Museums/
Spy Museum
Interactive museum solely dedicated to espionage featuring the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Homeschool classes in code breaking and STEAM held throughout the year.
http://www.spymuseum.org
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
An accredited fine arts museum focusing on 19th and 20th century art, old masters and decorative art. Open daily during school hours (closed Mondays).
http://www.wcmfa.org
