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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21740, United States
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Ma
Review №1

We had a perfect day at the museum. Situated just next to the lake at City Park, the view is lovely. The museum offers free admission and free parking so it wont break the family budget. Exhibits range from paintings by the Old Masters to Tiffany glass, Modernism and mixed media pieces created by African-American artists. Today I really enjoyed the exhibit of childrens book illustrations by Eric Rohmann - Author & Illustrator who created the cover art for the book Golden Compass. Thank you to all the volunteers and members who make this museum possible for the rest of us.

Pa
Review №2

Nice collection, and varied. Some pieces of significance for sure. A real surprise for a local setting. Worth the trip and admission is free!

Mm
Review №3

Beautiful! The staff and security is super kind!!!!! The museum has Beautiful artwork by different artists that rotates every so often. AND did you know they are a venue for events?!?

Sa
Review №4

Best hidden gem of Hagerstowns City Park. Beautiful exhibits. The museum does a lot for local schools and a lot to help the arts. Highly recommend you visit the museum

Le
Review №5

A wide variety of exhibits to see they did advise in 3 of the halls no photographs which is ok for me the exhibits go around the atrium so you come back to the entrance way.Lots of parking and it’s a very easy museum to go around the setting is also very nice staff polite and professional.

Ab
Review №6

Art is very special. We are very thankful to live locally to Washington County Museum of art. The great exhibits excite the imagination. Although you must be respectful to the art, the museum is wonderful for kids and adults alike. We love it.

je
Review №7

Very nice place, that is free to go, with a beautiful park right next to it

Ch
Review №8

My wife went in to pick up artwork from a show in or around January. The original art pickup would have been in March or April. But along came the coronavirus. Nothing more needs to be said except the Museum is not open to the public yet. We walked around the park on a beautiful day and then had lunch outside at Schmankerl Stube. Nice change of pace for us.

Me
Review №9

Very nice relaxing museum in a beautiful park setting. The museum is fairly small. You can walk through all of it in about 45 minutes.

Ed
Review №10

This is a cute art museum in the middle of a huge park. Most of the time stuff isnt moved around, but the museum has a room that changes almost monthly, which can range in theme from kids artwork to an exhibit entirely filled with abstract. Its a nice place and because its in a park, you can also take a walk there.

Ch
Review №11

I was amazed at how much beauty is packed into this building. And entrance is free! Certainly stop in and take in the sites!

Ki
Review №12

Nice museum to visit if you have a few hours free to look around.

Al
Review №13

I loved the exhibits. The comic book art and sculptures... All of the works were inspiration.

Mi
Review №14

Wonderful hidden Gem in the town. Great place to hold an event with a side of culture. High recommend!

Ja
Review №15

Fun and interesting local art gallery. Very well kept. A good variety of art.

My
Review №16

A very nice small museum collection. They have a little bit of everything. I went there during the Christmas tee lighting, they had a wonderful scavenger hunt. Super friendly staff. Will come back again.

Je
Review №17

Was actually impressed with the selection of art.. Was expecting old paintings of bridges and portraits of people Ive never heard of but instead I found a lot of newer contemporary and abstract items Id like to find prints of.. Even if youre not a huge fan of art Im sure they have items to impress!!

St
Review №18

Cute and small museum. There is a wide variety of styles and eras of paintings and sculptures.

Ma
Review №19

Great museum with a wide range of art to see & learn about. Great leadership too.

an
Review №20

Surprisingly cool and interesting collections, as well as walking trails around the grounds and ponds. The swans and geese are friendly but aggressive!

Ed
Review №21

This a very high quality museum. The exhibits were fantastic. We took a group of 4th and 5th grade students there and the museum staff couldnt have been more knowledgeable and hospitable. The staff presentations kept our students engaged. It was a wonderful experience.

Sa
Review №22

Beautiful day for Blues in the Park! Western Maryland Blues Festival!

An
Review №23

If I hadnt been here many times before I might not return. Who closes on Good Friday when the kids are off school and open on Easter when families are busy? Renovations on main gallery area with no further explanation. And Durer exhibit not curated well. Really enjoyed the county wide school childrens art work and as usual bought from the gift shop. Hopefully next time its better put together

Ta
Review №24

This is an amazing museum for such a small town! They have a breathtaking collection, ranging from historic oil paintings to modern abstract pieces. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.

Re
Review №25

Very beautiful museum with a beautiful park surrounding it. Its a very small museum with a small collection but it had wonderful, unique works from well known artists. They also have contemporary works from local artists! The staff was really nice and I love that they let security sit down. We really enjoyed ourselves and will visit again! Plus the museum is free which is a bonus.

Ma
Review №26

My son and I recently visited and I was so pleased. There are many wonderful pieces to view. I also like the variety. The museum itself is the perfect size because it is just large enough to have a nice collection, but is not so big that if your company is not an art fan, they dont get bored. Its in the park which is a great location. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.

Be
Review №27

They had a kids art show when we were there. It was great

Sh
Review №28

Very nice museum. Beautiful layout. Usually pretty empty. Dont go near during Fall Fest. Children everywhere.

Yv
Review №29

A lovely free art museum in Hagerstown. Definitely worth checking out if you have an hour or two.

Ma
Review №30

I really really like their paintings and very colorful and stunning

Al
Review №31

Cute art museum in the middle of a huge park.

An
Review №32

Always a beautiful museum to just take a stroll through when you are at the park. Very relaxing and on a hot day it’s a good time to cool off.

Dy
Review №33

For a free small town museum this place is incredible. Great mixture of paintings, sculpture and even old furniture from America, Europe and the far east. With works from the 1400s all the way to the present day you truly get to experience a wide range of art here. I love visiting this place and the with the exhibits being updated often its always a fresh experience. One of the few things Hagerstown has done a great job on.

An
Review №34

Such beautiful collections, here. Including one of my favorite Rockwell pieces. An underrated gem in this city. Always a pleasure visiting.

Mo
Review №35

Very lovely, very peaceful, lots of beautiful art, wish I should take a some of it home...

Ed
Review №36

Great place to hold an event with a side of culture.

Ma
Review №37

Their arts and sculptures are very amazing and stunning

Do
Review №38

Very good selection of pieces, reflects both local and international cultures.

Sc
Review №39

Perfect Little Museum

Ju
Review №40

Great place.. Great art there.. Norman Rockwell painting in there .. Sculptures.. Great stuff and then the ducks and geese and the pond there.. Relaxing

Ti
Review №41

Free parking and entrance, with nice exhibits.

Ro
Review №42

Love to go sometimes with the kids. The museum is little but has nice paintings and outside theres a park. So you can go and walk around after the visit to the museum. Very nice.

t
Review №43

This is a great lil museum

Er
Review №44

One of my favorite places in Washington County to walk through and explore. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the museum features new exhibits and events regularly.

Br
Review №45

Small museum with lots of great old art displayed. Bonus points for having a pond with water fowl to gaze at.

He
Review №46

Great local museum! Staff is knowledgeable and passionate about the museum and artwork. Some rotating exhibits plus several permanent collections. The setting and building are beautiful. Great gift shop with many interesting and beautiful items in all price ranges.

Ra
Review №47

Beautiful, very scenic, nice displays. Enjoyed our visit

Ry
Review №48

A nice little gem tucked in behind Hagerstown City park.

T
Review №49

Kids love coming to the museum when they have the Washington County Public schools galleries for elementary.

Ki
Review №50

This museum is so beautiful. A true gem of Hagerstown, always willing to coordinate and collaborate with schools.

Do
Review №51

Beautiful art work. Friendly security guards. Had a scavenger hunt for the kids. One of the pieces in the hunt had female partial nudity, maybe pick a different work for the kids hunt.

Ph
Review №52

Wonderful Museum. Like a mini Smithsonian.

Je
Review №53

Its free so thats a plus. A very good small museum with a relaxing atmosphere. The staff were nice and knowledgeable.

Sh
Review №54

Norman Rockwell, Rodin, and so much more. I had no idea. Great!

Re
Review №55

Were so lucky to have this museum in our community! From hosting student art, live performances and more, this place is a great way to expose yourself and others to various forms of creativity. Check it out!

Du
Review №56

This is a gem in Hagerstown. So many wonderful works displayed here.

Ty
Review №57

Elegant museum that is free to enter. worth the time to check it out if you have an extra hour in the hagerstown area

Ma
Review №58

Great small museum. If youre having an event or wedding, it makes a perfect venue! The park is also great. Take a walk around for an hour or two - you wont regret it!

Ma
Review №59

Absolutely wonderful place to see extremely old and new art.

Ma
Review №60

Nice collection for a small museum

Je
Review №61

Its a very good museum they had all different kinds of art!

Ke
Review №62

This exceptional museum of art is well worth a visit. The quality of the displayed art; the tranquil location; and easy access (plentiful parking and free admission) make this an unexpected gem in a rural Maryland city. A trip to The Washington County Museum of Fine Art will not disappoint.

Hy
Review №63

Beautiful nice around

Ma
Review №64

Surprising gem.

Th
Review №65

Excellent museum. Free to the public and a great cultural experience for anyone that enjoys art and history. Nice little gift shop as well.

Al
Review №66

This is a fine Museum with lots of exhibits both paintings and other artworks which are rotated and changed frequently. It is also a good place to cool off after a long walk in City Park.

Na
Review №67

Lovely place to visit in Hagerstown,MD. Would love to take friends there.

Mi
Review №68

Excellent. Compares to any museum in any major city. Highly recommend

S
Review №69

For a small town this art gallery is pretty nice. I will admit that its kind of small, nothing like MoMA but the artwork is inspiring and beautiful.

Br
Review №70

I have to go here for a college project and this place is really neat, i love it! It tells me all I need to know and it wraps up my chapters all in one muesum!

Ri
Review №71

Hagerstowns Crown Jewel.

Mi
Review №72

This is an excellent museum for a vacation day when you just to cool down and see art

Ke
Review №73

Fantastic works of art to see there.

Br
Review №74

Some pretty amazing artwork!

ar
Review №75

Very nice place to take the family.

Ma
Review №76

Excellent museum in Western MD. Always interesting exhibits - many from other museums around the country.

Ra
Review №77

Nice collection

ke
Review №78

Its a nice little walk through. If traveling with kids its definitely more for the older ones.

ma
Review №79

A fine little museum, check out the Diana gallery for a great view of the park. Peacefull spot to enjoy art.

Ni
Review №80

Its nice, but not big. Make sure you have other things planned if youre making the trip

Da
Review №81

Wonderful place

Ge
Review №82

Very unique artwork great atmosphere

Ch
Review №83

We never went inside but the surrounding garden and park are a great place to take a stroll on a summer evening.

Fr
Review №84

Really nice museum and its FREE!

Ja
Review №85

Wonderful place to get inspirations for jewelry making.

Ch
Review №86

Fancy building but not very big

Da
Review №87

Free museum with many time periods and styles of art.

Ni
Review №88

Small, but free and a perfect diversion for an hour or so.

Iz
Review №89

Great art time...and its free!

La
Review №90

Beautiful, educational, and amazing

Ka
Review №91

Nice museum, beautiful location.

Pa
Review №92

Beautiful does not give it justice.

jo
Review №93

They had singers there at lighting at city park

Da
Review №94

Pokemon hunting

BO
Review №95

Well worth the trip

De
Review №96

Inspiration is everywhere

Mi
Review №97

Neat and well maintained

Ra
Review №98

Amazing place

Je
Review №99

Its ok.

Ch
Review №100

It was great!!!

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  • Address:401 Museum Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21740, United States
  • Site:http://www.wcmfa.org/
  • Phone:+1 301-739-5727
Categories
  • Art museum
  • Museum
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–4pm
  • Tuesday:10am–4pm
  • Wednesday:10am–4pm
  • Thursday:10am–4pm
  • Friday:10am–4pm
  • Saturday:1–4pm
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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