Children's Museums

Carroll County Farm Museum

Name: Carroll County Farm Museum
Address: 500 S Center St, Westminster, MD 21157, Westminster, MD, US
Telephone: (410) 386-3880
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (967 reviews)

📍 500 S Center St, Westminster, MD 21157

📞 (410) 386-3880

🌐 carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–4 PM
Thursday	9 AM–4 PM
Friday	9 AM–4 PM
Saturday	12–4 PM
Sunday	12–4 PM

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Quick Facts

Type: Farm Museum
Location: Carroll County, Maryland, near Baltimore and Washington
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Living history, civil war events, historic trades, summer camps

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️The museum features a barn built circa 1798, making it over 225 years old and a significant example of late 18th-century agricultural architecture
⭐The museum operates with free admission during January through March, making it an accessible educational resource during off-season months
⭐The property contains over a dozen historic buildings available for exploration, providing an extensive hands-on window into 19th-century farm life
⭐The museum features a functioning smokehouse where historic meat-curing techniques are demonstrated, preserving traditional agricultural practices

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Visit during January-March for free admission to explore the museum's 12+ historic buildings and extensive grounds at no cost
🕐Arrive early in the day to experience the property with fewer crowds and more peaceful exploration time, especially on weekdays
💬Allow 2-3 hours minimum to fully explore the multiple outbuildings, paved pathways, and exhibits spread across the well-maintained property
💡The museum is very stroller and mobility-friendly with paved pathways, accessible bathrooms, strategically placed facilities, and designated play areas throughout the property
💡Don't miss the smokehouse exhibit and historic trades demonstrations to see authentic colonial-era farming techniques and tools in action