Location: Hagerstown
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Top 10 Museums in Hagerstown, Maryland (MD)
Hagerstown /ˈheɪɡərztaʊn/ is a city in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It is the county seat of Washington County. The population of Hagerstown city proper at the 2010 census was 39,662, and the population of the Hagerstown-Martinsburg Metropolitan Area (extending into West Virginia) was 269,140. Hagerstown ranks as Maryland's sixth largest incorporated city.
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1. Jonathan Hager House
2. City Park Train Hub
3. JUST LOOKIN' GALLERY
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Art and framing gallery featuring affordable original works by over fifty artists.
4. Engine Room Art Space
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Discovery Station at Hagerstown
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. is a hands-on museum that provides life-long learning experiences to thousands of children and families each year. We create an environment that stimulates curiosity for discovery, exploration, and further investigation through exhibits and programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) principles.
Reviewed By scollink - Royal Oak, United States
We stopped at Discovery Station on our family road trip and was very pleased with the experience. First, the admission price ($7 for kids only, adults are free) is extremely reasonable for the amount of materials present. Second, the historic building adds a lot of character, and the exhibits are enhanced by using every nook and cranny in this space. Third, the interactive nature of the activities, complete with play suggestions for parents and caregivers, was fantastic. My three-year-old especially loved the first floor play areas, particularly the vet setup. My one-year-old spent a majority of her time filling and emptying the grocery Carta, enjoying every second of it. Provided kids are with parents or family members who are engaged and playing with them (which, if you read the materials and posters around Discovery Station, is the point after all!), this little place provides hours of fun, creativity, and imagination at almost no cost. Will definitely repeat next time we're in the area!
6. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
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4.5 based on 154 reviews
The WCMFA is a strong community anchor enhancing cultural opportunities, destination tourism, civic engagement, and economic vitality. Established in 1931 and dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting works of art for citizens from the four-state region, and national and international visitors, the WCMFA is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is open six days a week, 52 weeks per year, offering free admission to a nationally recognized art collection, changing notable exhibitions, and numerous lively programs, educational offerings, and concerts. The Museum’s art collection includes over 6,500 works of art in the fields of American Art, world cultures, and art of the region. Changing exhibitions bring works of art from national and international sources to the region along with exhibitions recognizing regional artists.
Reviewed By bilbar2019
We have been to this museum several times and it is hard to believe such a excellent place in a small town like Hagerstown. The setting around the museum is also very nice so you get two for a single visit. It is first class.
7. Train Room & Museum
8. Mansion House Art Gallery, Valley Art Association
9. Hagerstown Aviation Museum
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By TrojanSkyCop1 - Reston, United States
Cool static exhibits (such as the two C-119 Flying Boxcars) and friendly staff. But the best part was the Museum’s sponsorship and hosting of the Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF’s) WWII B-17 bomber “Sentimental Journey”—riding in that baby was the experience of a lifetime!! Many thanks to the Museum and the CAF crews alike!
10. Miller House Museum
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
The Miller House Museum serves as the headquarters of the Washington County Historical Society. This 1825 brick townhouse is located in the heart of Hagerstown, Maryland. Visitors to the museum will step back into the Federal Period and experience life in the early 1800s for one of Maryland's prominent families. Changing historical exhibits highlight local history from the construction of the C&O Canal to the Civil War and beyond. Researchers are welcome at the kinship Family Heritage Research Center, and the WCHS archives feature over 10,000 photographs and documents detailing important events in local history. Special events, held on a monthly basis, are sure to please the whole family from the history enthusiast to the artist.
