What's Happening at the Museum
Museum admission fee is:
$5.00 for non-members
$3.00 for seniors and students with ID
FREE for members and children under 12
January 2012
11 – March 25 Art Exhibit
Gaithersburg Camera Club & Ingrid Barnes Sculpture Art Exhibit
Register your Valentines for the February Art Show - Love Notes
February 2012
11 2-4pm; 12 12-4pm, Love Notes Valentine Art Show and Sale
A note, a letter, an image a shape that conveys an aspect or expression of love.
Join us for this juried art show. More information
11 Lecture 11am “President Lincoln and the Civil War” by
Brigadier General (ret.) Harold Nelson, former Chief of
Military History, U.S. Army
12 Garden Club Meeting
‘How to keep a journal of your garden’ 2 pm
20 Family Fun Day 11-3 pm free family activities
Family fun takes an environmental turn this year -- join us as we explore the concept of reuse! Find out how people have been reusing materials for centuries and explore how people are adapting the term to fit into their lives today. This free family event will include demonstrators, tours, with hands-on activities and crafts!
26 Masters of Music Concert
Pianist Thomas Pandolfi celebrates the 200th anniversary of Franz Liszt;
3 pm lecture; 3:30 concert
March 2012
25 Masters of Music Concert
Clarinetist Marguerite Levin and pianist Jeffrey Chappell collaborate on a refreshing repertoire that sparkles with energy.3 pm lecture; 3:30 concert
28 – May 27 Art Exhibit Olney Art Association & Montgomery Potters
31 Lecture 11am
Dr. Kym Rice, Director of Museum Studies, George Washington Univ. speaking about her recent project as co-editor of World of a Slave: Encyclopedia of the Material
Life of Slaves in the United States, two-volumes evoking and honoring the everyday objects, structures, and foods that gave shape and context to a slave's day-to-day experience
April 2012
1 Reception for Artists Olney Art Association & Montgomery Potters
2-4 pm; light refreshment
15 Garden Club Meeting 2 pm
19 Lecture 11:30 am
‘Gold Mining in Montgomery County’ with Jeff Nagy.
Exhibit of Montgomery County gold mining artifacts will be on display.
29 Masters of Music Concert
Pianist Darya Bukhartseva, this year’s up & coming artist from Peabody.
3 pm lecture; 3:30 concert
May 2012
20 Masters of Music Concert
‘Simple Gifts’ two musicians playing a dozen traditional instruments
3 pm lecture; 3:30 concert
June 2012
2 Strawberry Festival 10 am – 5 pm
Family Fun for Everyone!
Unless otherwise noted, all events take place during Museum hours:
9 am - 4 pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; 12 – 4 pm Saturdays and Sundays.
Master of Music Concerts Series – Subscriptions available; $20 member, $23 non-member adult or $8 student individual admission at the door.
The Lecture Series and the Masters of Music concerts will continue in Fall 2012.
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