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Sandy Spring Museum, Sandy Spring, MD

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Sandy Spring Museum

A community-focused museum in Sandy Spring, Maryland, covering regional history, art, and cultural heritage.

17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 · Sandy Spring, MD

About Sandy Spring Museum

Sandy Spring Museum presents art, history, and cultural heritage with a focus on the people and stories of the surrounding region. Its programs bring together neighbors, artists, culture bearers, and historians, and it keeps a research library and digital archives. The grounds include walking trails and an arboretum, and the historic downtown setting also hosts rentals for weddings and events. Visitors can view current exhibitions and attend lectures, music performances, and hands-on demonstrations.

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  • #art
  • #cultural heritage
  • #community programs
  • #research library

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