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rent the museum through Event Planning Resources of Columbia, MD

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The Design of the Sandy Spring Museum captures the architectural style and charm of the early 18th century Sandy Spring farm homes and barns. The Museum and its Architect, Miche Booz, received the Excellence in Design award for 1997 from the Potomac Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Areas that are numbered are available for meetings, parties and other events. During regular museum hours, exhibit areas are open to guests. Renters at other times may make special arrangements for access to the exhibits.

Facility Facts:

To arrange to have your event at the Museum please email Jodie Limsky or call her at 410-707-1603. You may also download the 2010 rental agreement listing prices, options, and room capacities.

1 - Dr. Bird Room - 28' diameter octagon. Five large windows with opaque shades enable daytime image projection. Available without charge are 5' diameter round or 8' rectangular tables with upholstered stacking chairs, overhead, slide projectors and TV/VCR

2 - Gallery - 9' x 55'. Hardwood floors with floor to ceiling glass windows looking out on the courtyard. Excellent for buffet tables.

3 - Courtyard - 53' x 56' level grass lawn, floodlit, surrounded on three sides by the museum buildings and gardens. Accessed by double doors from the entry hall and the Gallery.

4 - Caterer Kitchen - 11' x 13' with triple sinks and small refrigerator.

5. Ladson Library - 27' diamenter octagonal room with 3 conference tables and computer access. Great for business meetings.

Piano, digital projector and screen, business machines available.

Parking - A well lit, paved parking area is available for your guests. Free of charge

Facilities - All are handicapped accessible and designated non-smoking.

For prices and to customize arrangements specifically for your event, please call Jodie Limsky at Event Planning Resources (410-707-1603), or click here to email her. You can also fill out our Request Form.

Dr. Bird Meeting Room

Dr. Bird Room - High above the large octagonal room are exposed oak trusses supporting a roof topped with a windowed cupola. Each of the five outside walls has a tall, spacious window. Room Capacity Theater - 125 Seated - 80 Standing - 167

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Farquhar Gallery

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Courtyard

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Caterer's Kitchen

Caterer's Kitchen - A staging area with stove, refrigerator and sink for food services.