Laytonsville is fortunate to be near quite a few interesting museums and historical parks. A more complete list of other museums and historical groups in the county is available on the Montgomery History website.
The Beall-Dawson House, the Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine, and the Jane C. Sween Library
103 West Montgomery Avenue
Rockville, Maryland 20850
301-340-2825
Complete information at montgomeryhistory.org
info@montgomeryhistory.org
South Germantown Recreational Park
18028 Central Park Circle
Boyds, MD 20841
301-528-6530
Complete information at mooseum.org
The MOOseum is a dairy heritage museum dedicated to interpreting the rich history of the farms, families, and related organizations and businesses of Montgomery County.
18400 Muncaster Road
Derwood, MD 20855
301-670-4660
Complete information at montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/agricultural-history-farm-park/
This scenic 455 acre park features rolling hills, open fields, an apple orchard, and a variety of farm animals. Get a unique perspective on the county’s rich farming heritage while visiting barns, historic buildings, a modern farming activity center, and other facilities at the park.
9 South Summit Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301-258-6160
Complete information at gaithersburgmd.gov/about-us/city-facilities/gaithersburg-community-museum
Located in the B&O Rail complex in Olde Towne, the Museum’s indoor/outdoor interpretive spaces provide hands-on learning centers for children that spark the imagination and exhibits that explore Gaithersburg's rich history.Located behind the Damascus Library
9701 Main Street
Damascus, MD 20872
301-253-2014
Complete information at dhsm.org
The Damascus Heritage Society was established in 2005 with the mission to preserve the unique agricultural, educational, economic, social, and spiritual history of the Damascus community.17901 Bentley Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
301-774-0022
Complete information at sandyspringmuseum.org
At Sandy Spring Museum, it’s all about the community. Everything we do, every milestone we celebrate, and every program and exhibit is here for the community and because of the community.18524 Brooke Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
301-774-4066
Complete information at sandyspringslavemuseum.org
The George and Georgianna Campbell Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery, a 501c3 non-profit organization, was founded in 1988 by Dr. Winston Anderson, Ph.D., Presidential Award for Excellence recipient, to highlight the heritage of African American families in Montgomery County.
3610 Brookeville Road
Olney, MD 20832
301-650-4373
Complete information at www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/oakley-cabin-african-american-museum-park/
An African American roadside community lived and worked on this historic site from emancipation well into the 20th century. Their culture and traditions heavily influenced those of surrounding communities, and their story is deeply woven into Montgomery County’s rich history. At the center of this site is Oakley Cabin, which was inhabited until 1976 and now serves as a living history museum.
16501 Norwood Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
301-929-5989
Complete information at montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/woodlawn-manor-cultural-park/
There are three separate historical experiences at Woodlawn Manor Park– the Underground Railroad Experience Trail, Woodlawn Museum, and Woodlawn Manor House.