Enjoyed a walking tour of art on the grounds of SSM. Daría did an amazing job explaining each piece. This is a hidden gem in MoCo with a lot of history. You def need to check their website for different events and featured artists. FYI-you can have weddings, company events, etc. read more

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A great place to visit with friends, family, and on your own. Art can be found everywhere. Be sure to check out their calender for upcoming events. read more

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I love this museum - though they are closed indoors for now they are still offering awesome virtual programming and have an awesome art installation on their grounds. If you live nearby or looking for somewhere to explore, I highly recommend this place plus they are one of the locations for the Montgomery County Scavenger Hunt: https://mygreenmontgomery.org/2020/energyscavengerhunt/ - so make sure you check in on Yelp and using the TEXt code to be entered to win gift certificates!! read more

Educational opportunities and experiences to be had for all ages! A real gem in the history of Sandy Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland and especially the African American community of Sandy Spring. Don't miss this experience!!! read more

Cute little museum in a small agricultural town. It has rotating art exhibits as well as their permanent ones that display the town's history. The museum also serves as one of the towns cultural centers and had various events. I liked it, bc it was interesting to see some history as well as modern art in a smaller scale. read more

Sandy Spring Museum - Museums Near Me - Sandy Spring, Maryland

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Great place. Attended an event here. Was so nice. Intimate. We'll catered. Very nice for any type of event. Food was good and service too. Just very nice!!! read more

Sandy Spring Museum is a local gem! Whether you're visiting Montgomery County, Maryland or are a long-time resident, this museum has something for you. There are interesting displays on local history, including the awful (but important) history around slavery and women's rights. Their programming is also very special--everything from a strawberry festival to live music to the history of cordials! There is something for you at every life stage: single, young families, retirees and more! Visit soon and visit often! So glad we recently discovered the museum's offerings just before COVID. read more

I had my wedding here, the land and décor is beautiful in the spring. I planned the wedding for outside, but it rained. In the midst of the chaos, the staff remained pleasant, accommodating, and organized. Everyone had a great time at the museum and since most us are from D.C., it was cool learning about this piece of history in our "own backyard." read more

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My experience was amazing! The staff went above and beyond to make sure my 30th BDAYGarden Party turned out great. I can't thank Paul, the director of events for the museum, and the staff member that was present that day enough.They helped with the rental of the table and chairs, decorations, and set up. I was initially going to use the courtyard which is beautiful but ended up deciding to have the party in the hallway due to the weather forecast. I loved that when renting you have access to the entire property, the museum exhibitions were an added treat. I would definitely have another event here, overall phenomenal experience couldn't have asked for more! read more

Sandy Spring Museum - Museums Near Me - Sandy Spring, Maryland

Was checking this place out as a wedding venue. It's so beautiful on the inside and out, even after a blizzard! The collection is pretty neat and I like that they have in house artist creating all the time (pottery, quilting, etc.) The space for an event is really great and unique the events coordinator was extremely knowledgable and helpful. Great place to visit and to learn about quaker history. The gift was amazing too, so many awesome goods! read more

This is a museum based on the history of a small, agricultural, largely Quaker community in Maryland, from its early settlement in the 1720s and then well into the 20th century. On first consideration, this just may not seem all that interesting to those not directly connected to that particular history, but give it time. You may be surprised by the things you learn, and just how far-reaching the influence of this rural community became. When the British burned Washington D.C., in 1814, it was to Brookeville, a village in the Sandy Spring "neighborhood", that President Madison fled, taking refuge among the Quaker friends and acquaintances of his wife, Dolley, and depositing the contents of the U.S. Treasury, in canvas sacks, on the floor of Brookeville Academy. When the soil of the mid-Atlantic farming region was rendered almost completely barren, by tobacco over-farming, and triggering westward expansion in the young U.S., it was in Sandy Spring that such soil replenishment techniques as the importation and use of South American guano, or the grinding of bones into fertilizer, were pioneered. Very few historians would argue that the coming of commercial rail travel was not a major factor in the development of our nation, and the first of those great railways was the Baltimore and Ohio (B & O). The first president of that company was Philip Evan Thomas of, not surprisingly, Sandy Spring, Maryland. Another innovation, this time in the U.S. postal system, was instigated by members of Grange Hall #7, in Olney, Maryland, another village in the Sandy Spring community. Rural package delivery by the U.S. Postal Service, known as Parcel Post, is another of Sandy Spring's lasting contributions to the fabric of our national life. Perhaps you still can't be convinced to actually visit a museum about a small, rural, agricultural community, but I invite you to realize you probably have more connections to that community than you ever imagined, and to support its efforts in any way you can. read more

I brought a class of 3rd and 4th graders to the museum on a Saturday morning and it was a wonderful experience. The children absolutely loved creating art in the Wonderoom and meeting artists who demonstrated their craft in person! Many of the children want to return, and so do the adults! It is a peaceful and beautiful center. read more

I went here on a Groupon. The person at the desk didn't even know what Groupon was. This place is an art studio, not a museum.

We were darting around venues for our upcoming wedding and while making our way to the next location we happened across Sandy Spring Museum in the picturesque town of Sandy Spring, MD. The museum wasn't even on our list when we decided to drop in. We ended our hunt right there. We decided this was just the place we were looking for. Nothing extravagant but very clean and quaint and peaceful and unobtrusive. Its center grass courtyard held our guest list of 100+ very comfortably on a beautiful starry early fall evening. After the ceremony while waiting for the reception, guests entertained themselves by touring the artifacts as the appetizers and drinks made the rounds. A toast to you, Mr. Phillip Downie and your very accommodating staff, for making our dream place a reality all within our modest budget. Definitely a "find" that we would love to selfishly keep under our wraps. read more

The Sandy Spring Museum provided a wonderful intimate setting for our 100+ person wedding. We especially enjoyed having the reception in the courtyard on a starry night with the view of artwork in the Gallery. Guests loved browsing the museum and discovering pieces of history. The event planning team led by Phillip Alexander Downie is very supportive and attentive. This made our day special; more than we could have imagined. read more

Today was the annual Museum Day where hundreds of museums all over the country allow free admission. After looking at the list of museums that were participating, we decided to visit the Sandy Spring Museum which is a small local museum. We found the displays to be quite interesting. The exhibit room was divided into areas that recreated historical life in the area -- a general store, school, post office, kitchen and living areas, medical equipment, model T, etc. There was also information about slavery in this area of Maryland along with some civil war relics and letters which provide a first-hand account of what people were doing and thinking during that time period. The land for the museum was donated by the wife of baseball player Jack Bentley and there is a display of old time baseball memorabilia. This museum is definitely worth a look if you are in the area. read more