Had an astronomically amazing time here on a field trip with a group of forty third graders. Due to…read morestaff shortages, the amount of students is limited to forty per day, and we had booked two classroom for two days. Some students were not able to go due to this restriction. We arrived at 9:30 and had to walked around outside and observe the outside exhibits until they opened at 10:00AM. Once inside, we sat for a presentation by a very engaging employee. NASA sent the teachers a video to watched prior to our visit, so the students had some interesting questions for our host. After that, that had about an hour to explore the exhibits. Many were hands-on. Our students loved it, and had a blast. It was nice that we had the whole museum to ourselves. The cost for admission is free for everyone, not just for field trips. They are closed Sundays and Mondays. I plan to come again on my own. The first Saturday of each month they do a rocket launching. Kids can bring their own, or buy one from the gift shop which I would have liked to visit. Next ti

As a professional astronomer, I'm *obviously* biased. I'm also not able to make a distinction…read morebetween what's accessible to the public vs folks who work there, since I was taken on various tours by my colleague. That said, I had a really enjoyable time at GSFC as a visitor. Highlights of my visit included the dinosaur print (who would've thought -- esp. since it was dug up relatively recently, within the past couple decades!), the Nobel Prize from John Mather, the Hubble Space Telescope gallery (which featured many replicas or spare parts from the actual space telescope) and control center (where scientists send commands to the space telescope to make it take various pictures), and my personal favorite, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope that is in assembly phase in the clean room. You can see it behind the glass without entering the clean room. Of course I stocked up on GSFC-specific merch from the gift shops. Really cool place to check out!

So, I had no idea this place existed, and I only learned about it thru a free activity booklet for…read morekids. There was a planes and trains event. There was a huge train setup with several battery operated trains and villages. My kind was quiet and interested for about two hours! Who doesn't love a mommy break? Ha! Also, they had other activities for the kids, like coloring and blocks. During a normal visit, there are flight simulators, planes and helicopters that the kids can "fly." There are wonderful exhibits, and the staff were so amazing. This was an awesome day. If the kid is into trains again next year, I will be back!

Such a great hidden gem that provides a great opportunity for all ages to learn about aviation,…read moreengineering, physics, and innovation. We came here for a kids birthday party and the staff did a phenomenal job helping kids build planes, giving them a tour of the museum, and explaining the history of aviation in kid-friendly language. They have a number of replica planes that you can get in, an interactive area to learn about flight, and a runway outside where you can watch planes take off. While we were there for about 2 hours for the party, you could probably tour the museum in about an hour.

Fish and Wildlife Refuge [Laurel MD]…read more Unfortunately, because of the Federal Holiday (MLK) at the time of our visit the Visitor Center was closed but we briefly connected with nature and just explored a little bit of the area which offered 13,000 of wetlands, meadow, and forest. Visitor Center hours are from Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00a to 4:00p. The grounds are open sunrise to sunset except on Tuesdays (closes at 4:00p). We followed the hiking trail on the South Tract. We followed the trail... the lake on the right side. I was too scared to walk on the frozen lake but we saw a couple walking on it while taking selfie photos. The scenery is beautiful in winter time with the snow. We don't see snow like this in California. There were interpretive signs on the trails. During winter season we should see a wide variety of waterfowl; American Tree, Swamp, and Savannah Sparrows; and Rusty Blackbirds on the lake shores... we were on the lookout but I guess we weren't looking hard enough as we did not spot any. So what is this place? It's not a National Park but is one of the largest science and environmental education center in the Department of Interior created to conserve and protect wildlife and wildlands through research. Review #3673

We ended up checking out the National Wildlife Visitor Center while staying with family in Crofton…read more It lead to a lovely afternoon. The center itself is like a little museum. It has informational exhibits that range from learning about different wildlife to man's relationship with nature. The trails themselves are really nice, and diverse. You'll have an opportunity to walk through the woods, the water, and open fields. They're well manicured and labeled, so there's no getting lost. You'll also have an opportunity to see some beautiful wildlife. There were lots of beautiful birds flying around, and if you look down, you're guaranteed to see some tiny frogs. There's probably more, but that's all we saw. I definitely think this park is worth checking out if you live in the area, or are visiting. It was a lovely afternoon.

Very nice little but packed museum in Lutherville! I loved learning about the history of fire…read morerescue and all the tools, gadgets and trucks they used to use. The museum also gave insight into how the fire men used to live at the stations. Very interesting stuff. They also give you a free poster! Recommend!

WOW What an experience this has to be one of the best fire apparatus collections I've been to. You…read morecan tell they take great pride in the museum!!!

Amazing Museum really! TS the instructor is so passionate, and detailed about every masterpiece…read moreinside the museum! Definitely a great place to recommend for all of you!!!!!

From the owner: The Prince George's African American Museum and Cultural Center (PGAAMCC) was founded in order to…read morecelebrate and inspire the community through the cultivation, preservation and presentation of the cultural and artistic contributions of African Americans in Prince George's County, Maryland. Our programs teach youth and our patrons the unique African American history of Prince George's County and the profound impact that Prince George's County has had on the United States as a whole. We offer: - Education Outreach and Programing (Museum in a Box, Culture Keepers and Early Keepers) - Public Programing - Events (Unwind Wednesday) - Exhibitions

This is an art center in PG county where they have periodic art exhibitions and area for artists to…read morecreate art. We were here for the Twelfth Annual Artists on the Rise: Juried Teen Exhibition. There's a garden and the exhibition was on the first floor and could be accessed using a boardwalk. The gardens look nice for a walk. The facility is very neat and well maintained.

I have driven past the sign for Montpelier Mansion numerous times and finally decided to explore…read morethis historical landmark. The grounds are beautiful, with a lovely garden filled with wildflowers. I visited the ironworks exhibit, the carriage house, and the main office/gift shop. The staff are friendly, and there is plenty of parking.

On Juneteenth I went for a free tour. (On Juneteenth the fees were waved.) I loved to see the…read morenumber of people that showed up to take in local history. Our tour guide (I can't remember his name) was wonderful and very informative about the family who owned the property and the families that worked on the property. We had an inquisitive group and he was very accommodating with answering the questions and sharing additional information about the area where the Marietta House is located. I definitely recommend visiting Marietta House and other historical properties in the county if you enjoy learning local history.

I love when they host their annual Wine & Jazz Festival. It's Grown & Sexy. 21 & Over, an older…read moremore sophisticated crowd. Wine Tasting, Food Trucks, Vendors putting their good and services for display and sale and live music. Bring a lawn chair, picnic blanket and enjoy soaking in some sun.

Since there hasn't been any reviews in awhile, thought I put one up. I didn't even know this place…read moreexisted for so long and after going there once don't know how they're still operating. Went here for a birthday party and brought my nieces with me. I saw a review on TikTok before I went and it actually looked way bigger, more stuff, and nicer than when you're actually there. Half the games weren't working, when taking the kids to get on rides it didn't seem like the people operating the rides cared much, as I had to make sure the girls were properly in the ride and fastened in tightly. Some of the ride seats belts and straps were broken, worn out, half way tearing. That's a huge safety hazard if the kids aren't strapped in tight, and after I secured them in there, they don't even come around to ensure they're in there right. It's like am I working here too, of course I care more about my child's safety. They have a height threshold for rides but kids under the height were still able to get on. It's just kids working there, one person working two rides. I constantly used sanitizing wipes to wipe the girl's hands because I felt it's so many germs around that place. Finally, had to take my niece to the bathroom, I asked her is she could hold it because the bathroom wasn't the cleanest, and it was only two stalls which makes no sense for a place that size with that many people. Very underwhelming and interesting fun place. Would not recommend.

Came here with my job to check out for a trip we will be taking students to. This place seems great…read morefor kids, it has a little bit of everything; skating, trampoline, mini stomping game, laser tag, jumbo inflatable slide, spinning wheel, a roller coaster type fast trimming ride, and even things for toddlers. This place seems great for summer camps, birthday parties, and even just a night out to let the kids have some fun.

I have two dear friends who are history nerds like me, and one of them found out about the tours of…read morethis historic place. We went on 10/31 - BOO! We arrived early and spent several minutes enjoying the displays in the small visitor center. There is so much history there, we were surprised to keep discovering things none of us knew before. And one minored in history in college! After reading and admiring most of the displays, it was time to start the tour. It's a short walk from the visitor center, along a path made of oyster shells, to the house itself. It must have been so grand back in the 1800's - it's huge and the sweeping front drive would allow one to see the entire front of the building. We had a docent and their "shadow", a new docent learning the ropes, who were very informative and easy to be around. The tour actually starts in the "dependency", which we learned is just a fancy word for "outbuilding". ;) Fascinating to see how the enslaved persons would have cooked on a fireplace, although we weren't there for a demonstration. They do have those, though, so check for dates and times. Next was the big house and we covered the main rooms and a few rooms upstairs. Each room that is furnished had a story about the people who lived or visited. Many of the furnishings are original pieces; some returned from people who had acquired them over time, and some that remained when the last owner lived there. It's well worth an hour of your time if you like history and seeing some beautiful architecture, furnishings, and the like.

I enjoyed the demonstration. Kathy and Barbra taught me a lot. Between the cooking it felt like a…read morehistory lesson on much more, while also feeling like we were gossiping in the kitchen