Fantastic museum tucked away in MD, only a 45 min drive out of DC. Visited two years ago in the…read moresummer and went back this week in the fall. Enjoyed a delicious lunch at the cafe, which was under renovation the last time we went. Highly recommend the chicken sandwich. The coffee was also out of this world--maybe our highlight of the day. Very whimsical to watch all the guests walking around draped in Andrea Bowers protest ribbons (which were also at the NMWA!), and the rainy weather added to the ethereal experience. There are free umbrellas in the arrival hall. They cap the guests per day so it never feels crowded; oftentimes, you're the only visitor in a room. Only downside is the weird cult-ish vibe of the greeters at the arrival hall. Both times they've been aloof and unfriendly. But once you make it into the main area, everyone we spoke to was lovely. Service is pretty spotty unless you're indoors on the guest WiFi! There is ample parking and they have shuttles that can take you back to your car from the main area.

Such lovely grounds and an interesting collection of exhibits! I really enjoyed exploring the…read moreproperty and taking in the art. One thing I'd definitely recommend is wearing comfortable shoes because there is quite a bit of walking involved. And I mean quite a bit! Otherwise, it was a nice experience, especially if you enjoy art and spending time outdoors.

Great spot to spend a few hours with your toddler! The museum is small but perfectly sized for…read moresmall toddlers that need to burn energy on a hot or rainy day. The woman at the front desk was incredibly nice and helpful. The play areas were clean and creative. There farm area and general store were our toddler's favorite! Would definitely recommend and we will be back soon

The Heritage Farm Museum is one of my favorite ways to entertain a toddler on a rainy / hot / snowy…read moreday! You can spend a full morning here, running around, playing, and exploring all the different exhibits and not get bored. The general store is a personal favorite and my kiddos love putting on an apron, stocking and restocking shelves, and pretending to purchase bread and potatoes. There is also a little interactive farm, one room school house, and recreation of an old timey kitchen that are a big hit with our toddler set. In nicer weather days, they have actual farm demonstrations and lots of tractors and other wheeled contraptions for kids to look at. The cost of a morning of fun? $5 for adults, $3 for kids, and FREE NINETY NINE for the two and under set. You can tire your kiddos out, grab lunch at nearby Ridgetop Coffee (which has an indoor playroom), and have a peaceful car nap home. Truly one of the best hidden gems for families here in Nova.

This museum is free. The hours are limited, so check the details listed above for their schedule…read more They have 2 train cars on display that are vintage, one being a diner car full with real china used on the train. The brick and mortar part of the museum offers a scavenger hunt for children and adults to play alike. They have original antiques used at train stations, like a Morse code reader. It's located in the heart of Old Gaithersburg, right outside the Marc train station .

I have always passed this place on weekends, looking a the steam engine and then got the…read moreopportunity to take my son on a week day when this museum is open. Whole lot of history from Montgomery County and enjoyed poking around the station books, typewriter and imagined I was present a 100 years ago. Good Job Montgomery County on keeping these memories away. Who doesn't want the opportunity to also see the almost 200 wagon CSX pass by

The Strathmore Art Museum and Sculpture Garden are probably an overlooked place in the Bethesda and…read moreDC area. The interior Strathmore Mansion features contemporary art and has a small art store inside as well. They have special events throughout the year too. The garden overlooks the hilltop of the Strathmore neighborhood and has a beautiful trail guiding the guest through the area. There is also a nice gazebo and fountain on the North side of the Strathmore Mansion. It's really worth one's while to walk through it on the way home from the Metro or go there on the weekends. I know I've certainly not taken enough advantage of it!

(4.15) ~ Very good afternoon tea w. music & speaker for a good cause:)…read more MENU HIGHLIGHTS (see photos): ** Fig & Brie Croissant = (4.35) Our fav! ** Caramelized Onion Quiche Bite = (4.15) Very tasty ** Tomato Canape = (4.15) Very good ** Mini Lemon Cheesecake Bite = (4.15) Very tasty ** Strathmore Tea Blend (Harney & Sons) = (4) very good & I like to squeeze some lemon into it;) ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** Everything else on the menu was very good too = (4)

I was driving to see the McKee-Beshers sunflowers when I stumbled upon this gem…read more This Seneca Schoolhouse Museum was built in 1865, and is a historic one room schoolhouse which is now used for educational programs and event space. I didn't get to really go explore the grounds since the gate was close. They did offer a history board about the building and the grounds from outside for people to read about it. I checked out the website, and it would seem this gets frequented by elementary school kids for a field trip back into time. I think it's great! It really is well preserved and well located for the what it was used during its time as an active school house right near the C & O Canal. If in the area - come visit and take yourself back into time.

Went to Blackrock for the first time this past Sunday for a birthday party. Great venue space for…read moreanything really. The theme was Alice in wonderland so the decor was very colorful and worked out beautifully. The food vendors were wonderful too. We had fresh oysters and a variety of sandwiches and dessert pastries.

I came here for a memorial celebration of Prince's birthday, and it was a really good time. Parking…read morewas surprisingly easy, especially with so many other guests in attendance. I was able to park directly in front of the entrance and walk right in. The setup was really nice--plenty of tables and a huge area for dancing. The DJ was spinning not only the hits but also deep cuts and some previously unreleased versions of his songs. Behind her, a projector played clips from Prince's past performances, which added a great visual vibe to the night. There was a small cash bar offering Prince-themed cocktails, plus beer and wine. The staff were fantastic and even popped in a few times to dance and celebrate with us. The venue itself was absolutely gorgeous--cool and comfortable despite all the dancing. I never imagined this would be such a great place to host or attend a party, but I'd definitely come to another event here.

My family and I were introduced to Josiah Henson by watching a PBS special on his life. We pass…read morethe museum frequently so we finally decided to go. The Museum & Park located on the plantation property where Josiah Henson was enslaved for over twenty years before escaping to freedom. The tour starts with a video presentation detailing the history of slavery in Montgomery County, details about Josiah Hensen's life and his impact on American history. After the video the guide gives you an orientation on the property. There is an outdoor path with signage with historical information + the Isaac Riley house (Henson's former enslaver) that has been converted to a modern museum. The guides were extremely friendly and helpful in providing additional background information about the site and life at that time. I think we spent about 1.5 hours there. There is a very very small parking lot in front of the visitor center but a larger parking lot about 1.5 blocks away. Overall it was a great expereince and I would highly recommend it.

I visited this museum a couple months ago and it was an excellent experience more than I expected…read more Small yet so impactful on what Josiah Henson's history means to the state of Maryland and the country. Tickets were $12 a piece and you have to park a 1/2 a mile away across the street at a park then cross a busy street. My only suggestion for this part of the visit is to let visitors park at the daycare next door or the commercial building lot where there was no one on the weekend. (Saturday in particular no 1 was at either business) Both are on the same side as the museum and much safer to walk. Once I was at the museum, you watch a video of Josiah Hensons' history which was about 10-12 minutes. Then Ginger, the friendly front desk receptionist, takes you outside to the grounds of where Josiah and his family were enslaved. There's signage at each ground site and then you walk into the original house where everything felt surreal. Our tour guide Jessie had so much wealth of knowledge and was able to answer every question we had. We actually had the house to ourselves so it felt more personable as she guided us until the next group came in. You can take pictures of most inside. While I don't want to go into the particulars of what you see (nothing graphic), some things you just have to experience in person. I would highly recommend this hidden treasure to any local of Maryland. I would pass this place all the time and glad I finally carved time out to visit. What I thought in the beginning would be less then an hour turned into 2 1/2 hours of a phenomenal, educational visit. Thank you Ginger & Jessie! (We even bought a couple books after)

I'm not sure how I only just heard about this place, butI made it out as soon as I could... which…read morewas a bit delayed because they are only open on Saturdays! I would be back all the time... except at $44 a family of 4, it's not exactly a cheap outing. But it is worth it. The first part of it is the facade rebuilt on the front of a warehouse to make the place look like a firehouse. They also parked a gigantic firefighting boat out front - so it's pretty easy to know you're in the right place. Entering in, you're greeted by a sea of old firetrucks. The classic 60s styles, to one built out of a converted Model T, to horse drawn pumps from the 1800s. This place is so much bigger than I expected. At the very back is a great display dedicated to fire alarms. You can even pull one (its well labeled) and it lights up a light on an antique board that used to tell firemen where the fire was. To the right is the kids room. One wall is just cubbies with kid sized fire coats, fire boots and fire fighter hats. Tons of emergency response related toys are all over the place and a wooden fire truck. Then you realize there is an actual firetruck taking up one entire wall. You can climb on it, front and back, ring the bell, and even turn the front wheels with the steering wheel. If you have a kid... or just are one at heart.. you really do need to check this place out. If I lived in the area, we would be annual members.

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!

Family friendly…read more Wheelchair accessible. Inviting space for education AND fun. Community-oriented. Many program options. Check them out!

From the owner: The Rockville Science Center is a place for ALL AGES to discover the wonders of science and connect…read morewith the scientific community in our region. Join us for a class, a lecture, chess club, or one of our special events. Sign up for our programs on our website. Hope to see you soon!