Belair Mansion,

12207 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie, MD 20715, United States

"What an amazing piece of local history! Free with a self guided tour and a short movie. Very well thought out. You can tell a lot of attention was paid during renovation. Turning into the driveway the mansion is facing you in all its glory! So happy this property wasn't destroyed when the subdivision was built. Definitely take in the stables a block away from the house. Also free and quite interesting. I loved it!!"

"I was looking for a venue to do a prom photoshoot with my daughter when I happened upon Belair mansion online. Despite arriving 30 minutes before closing time we were graciously allowed in and offered a suggestion for the room with the best natural lighting. We used our 30 minutes to get a variety of poses inside, as well as a few outside, and both of us were delighted at the possibilities. I can’t say if it was because we were so late arriving but at 3:30 on Saturday we were the only ones in the mansion and that allowed for us to be creative and comfortable. This is such a beautiful historical museum! Well worth the visit!"

"Took my kids here on a field trip with a couple other families. Our tour guide was excellent - knowledgeable, engaging, and patient with the kids. I had a great time learning about the history of this mansion. The gift shop had some cute unique pieces for sale. Highly recommend visiting if you’re in the area."

"I visited Belair Mansion in Bowie with my almost 18 month old and my cousin. It’s a quaint historical place. We went around 3 pm on a Saturday in June 2021 and there were maybe 4 other people coming out as we were going in so we basically had the place to ourselves. There are quite a bit of stairs so that’s one thing to keep in mind but there might be an elevator so I would call and ask if that’s a concern. There are things that shouldn’t be touched and areas that are roped off so I carried my daughter so she wouldn’t get us in trouble! Overall it was a nice experience and a great place to learn about local history. It’s free but donations are welcome."

"Great experience. We watched a short video on the history and then did a self guided tour. Really amazing history and well preserved home. We learned quite a bit just walking thru the house and reading our tour book. One of the hottest days this summer but the house was quite cool and comfortable. Nice walk....lots of stairs."