Welcome to
Sandy Spring Museum

Our Community-Responsive Museum

Musicians playing Indian classical instruments, a tanpura and a clarinet, seated on a carpet, with the words 'We Collaborate' in bold red text above them.
Four women in colorful traditional attire pose in a hallway with art on the walls, alongside the text 'We Support'. The image conveys a sense of cultural celebration and community support.
Collection of vintage photographs and documents on a table with text "We Inspire" above.

WHAT’S HAPPENING:
EVENT & EXHIBITIONS

Current Exhibitions

Abstract painting of a man wearing a hat with geometric patterns and vibrant colors.
Architectural rendering of a community center with people engaging in various activities on a patio area, including dancing and playing guitar, surrounded by green grass and curved seating.

Willow Grove Cultural Commons

Group of women performing a traditional Korean fan dance on an outdoor stage, wearing pink and blue hanboks, holding colorful fans, with a brick building and trees in the background.

Event Calendar

CURRENT NEWS in COLLECTIONS:

Sandy Spring Gardener

Jul 21, 2025 Jeffrey Ross

“On July 7, we met at beautiful old Edgewood once more.  As always, we were greeted on the lawn with a sincere welcome.  The table for the vegetables was arranged on the lawn, while the flowers were on the porch.  Upon arrival, even the most disinterested (if there be such a person) could not but imbibe the spirit of horticulture. “

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Art gallery with sculptural installations made of white translucent materials hanging from the ceiling, wooden beams, and display pedestals on the floor.

VISIT THE MUSEUM

WE ARE LOCATED AT
17901 Bentley Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(301) 774 – 0022

HOURS
Sunday 12 – 4 pm
Monday 10 am – 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am – 4 pm
Friday 10 am – 4 pm

Group of people at an art gallery event with floral arrangements and colorful paintings on brick walls.

RENT THE MUSEUM

Located in the heart of the scenic historic downtown Sandy Spring, less than 20 miles from Washington DC, the building and grounds offer a unique backdrop for celebrating memorable moments.

We are grateful for the generous contributions of our sponsors.

Logo of Maryland Heritage Areas Authority featuring the Maryland flag and the text "Maryland Heritage Area, Founded 1634."
Logo for Heritage Montgomery featuring the words 'Heritage Montgomery' above four colorful squares and the words 'History, Culture, Nature' below.
Logo of Maryland Traditions featuring a design with black and yellow shapes forming a semicircle above a red circle, with the words "Maryland Traditions" underneath.
Logo of the Maryland Center for History and Culture with a stylized yellow 'M' above the text.
Sandy Spring Bank logo with stylized "SSB" design in black, white, and yellow, followed by company name in black and yellow text.
Logo of Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County
Maryland State Arts Council logo, featuring Maryland flag element and text "Department of Commerce MSAC Maryland state arts council."
National Endowment for the Arts logo with red and blue stripes and "arts.gov" text.