Montpelier House Museum
9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708
Hours open
Monday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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About the Business
Montpelier House Museum, located at 9650 Muirkirk Road in Laurel, Maryland, is a historic landmark that was home to the Snowdens, plantation and ironworks owners, and the 169 people they enslaved. The museum offers tours and public programs to preserve the histories of all who lived there. The gift shop features a variety of items including tea and teapots, Fair Trade items, books, decorative items, and old-fashioned toys. The museum also hosts the annual Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts, as well as themed tours, workshops, and exhibitions.
Montpelier House Museum offers programs for groups of all ages, including private, public, and home school groups. Programs cover a range of themes such as African American history, Native American culture, music and dance, and the importance of community. Advanced registration and payment are required for group tours and programs, which typically last 1-1.5 hours.
Visitors can easily access the museum by following the directions provided from Muirkirk Road. The museum also offers educational programs for children, including Goode Inventions, STEAM Into Native Cultures, and Story and Activity Times. Story Strolls are available for young visitors, combining nature education, self-care lessons, and yoga. Overall, Montpelier House Museum provides a unique and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
Reviews
"It's was an interesting experience learning about the early true history of Maryland one of its benefactors."
"Definitely a must see for Laurel locals and anyone interested in history at all! They staff know so much about this little piece of land and it's so interesting to see what all has been uncovered. We also did the "hidden spaces" tour and it was incredible! Mr. Graham did an excellent job of telling stories and revealing the houses' history. We are interested in ghost tours, if they are ever offered again!"
"Had a great time with the family visiting. For a small fee you can tour the house self guided. The real plus was a scavenger hunt for the kids, something all of these types of places would benefit from. Not a long stay but an hour well spent. Note: The art center just downhill does have a few exhibits if you ask the front desk inside, buying another 20 minutes."
"$5 per adult, $2 per child to tour the main house where George Washington stayed. Scavenger hunt booklet was a nice touch for kids but the museum itself didn't hold my or my daughters interest. It definitely would have been nice to hear more details from a tour guide. Art for sale was also on display with an mostly out of place African and Native American theme."
"We really enjoyed touring the estate as we love history. It is a self guided tour & each room had a sign giving all the information you needed. The lady in the small gift shop was very knowledgeable & was able to answer our questions."
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