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Carroll County Farm Museum
500 S Center St, Westminster, MD 21157, United States
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Ly
Review №1

Loved the Farm museum! They had a lady doing balloon animals and all their little petting zoo critters. The little white and beige goat in with the black goat is so friendly! Loved the new playground as well!

Je
Review №2

On a very beautiful day ( low humidity, mid 70 s), we visited the museum for the first time. My 3 year old daughter loved the playground and wooden play train. We both enjoyed the beautiful, relaxing grounds and had a short tour detailing the farms history. We spent 3 hours here and would have stayed longer if not for closing at 4 pm. Definitely recommend, especially with young children!

Ja
Review №3

Best place in Carroll County for a visit. Peaceful outdoor museum space with multiple barn buildings housing exhibits. Real historic almshouse houses main museum attractions that change with the season. Strongly recommend visiting during the holidays to see the house decorated. Live animals, garden exhibit, childrens playground, and walking paths through the forest keep you occupied. Best event must be the annual steam engine show in the fall, but the blacksmith days is also not to be missed. More fun than the local fair nowadays.

Ki
Review №4

I tended The Secret Gardens R&B one Fest it was great great people great friends wine food drinks you name it We had it

Ch
Review №5

A hidden treasure with really friendly people and unique special events. I spent most of my time at the blacksmith forge though...

Er
Review №6

Beautiful location for a wedding, with several picturesque areas for the ceremony, and several reception areas to accommodate both smaller and larger weddings.There a multiple buildings around the farm museum that offer fantastic photo opportunities, and there are barnyard animals and a small playground to keep the kids busy.

La
Review №7

Had a wonderful time at #secretgardenwinefestival ! The rain was not even enough to dampen the vibe! Awesome music, wine and people - I cant wait for next year!

Ka
Review №8

We’ve been there a few times for different activities they’ve had. They have different shows and activities all the time, like the wine festival, antique steam engines and farm equipment, re-enactments for the civil war, etc. In July they have holiday festivities prior to the fireworks, and they have camps for the kids during the summer months too. It’s a good place for families to enjoy a bit of history in the area. For several of the major activities they have shuttle service too.

Je
Review №9

I visited the Farm Museum as a wedding venue for my friend. It is a small venue. It was very sticky as it was humid out and there is no real enclosed area with hvac. It was a great time, but for a venue I would recommend using it for small parties during cooler months... unless you are into sweltering that is...

Da
Review №10

Fun and interesting. I always heard about the poor house as a kid of the 60s, never thought I would get to visit one in my 60s. Learned a lot about Marylands Alms Houses that existed late 19th century till mid-20th century.

Sc
Review №11

I was impressed with this museum! They have lots of interesting artifacts and a furnished 18th century farm house. Recorded narrations helps provide context for what you are looking at. We look forward to visiting in the summer when it is not cold and they have volunteers showing weaving, blacksmithing, etc.

Da
Review №12

Interesting place to visit. I walked around with my son but not too many things to do with a toddler. There werent many animals and the main buildings were hard to enter and maneuver with a stroller. I would be willing to come back once my son is older to see if it is more interesting then

Am
Review №13

Beautiful place not only for the animals, fire works, and the several events that are held there but also for weddings!

Ve
Review №14

The wine festival was amazing here..

He
Review №15

Historic farm nicely maintained. Excellent community venue for a variety of events.

Lu
Review №16

Went fir the Wine Festival of 2019 and had an enjoyable time with my Abuela and my sister. The venue itself was organized well and the music was enjoyable. Will go again next year.

Je
Review №17

Love how much work has been done since last year at the fall harvest day. The upgrades are nice and love the new playground

RO
Review №18

Went to The Secret Garden Wine & Music Festival here. Was nice venue and orderly. Great atmosphere and surroundings.

Ur
Review №19

Was there for a festival (MD Summerfest 2019). Really enjoyed the ease of parking, the layout for the event and all staff members were courteous and helpful. Would definitely return!

Ca
Review №20

Nice place to learn something about agriculture but some area were not well maintained.

di
Review №21

Actually my visit here was work connected as a field trip. I work at a great little farm museum but this place is fantastic, plan on long visit with lots of walking. The entire thing has so much to see you could make it a all day affair. I found this a great day full of information, great recreational activities and the historic exhibition of the History is the best. It has a lot to offer every age

Ch
Review №22

Variety of Functions at a restored farmhouse ...the Steam Show suffers since the powers to be wont allow a Steam Engine or Engines to travel around the Grounds! RIDICULOUS !!The Steam Show now has NO Steam Engines operating. Hit & Miss Engine are set up but no real large engines - as in the past ..... Whoevers behind this decision has No Sense of History. Carroll County is rich in Agriculture History .... Attendance is down and the Grounds are filled with enthusiastic types that are struggling with poor management decisions.Rather have a wine festival and promote their version of farming .... Laughable if not so Sad ....Steam Engine Show without even 1 Steam Engine.Business now goes to Baltimore County the following week!!Why not have a wine festival without tastings ??! Same mindset.A once great show has been reduced down to a shadow of the past !!

Lu
Review №23

Simply a great place to be, educational entertaining, and amusing. I would recommend for families, couples, and inquisitive individuals with a desire to learn more about the farming community of Westminster

de
Review №24

The grounds great, the event (wine festival needs more vendors) needs work. I.E., enhance age verification of patrons. Tickets can be lost and used be anybody under age.

TE
Review №25

This place is Damn huge. Its a lot of things to look at and read as you move throughout the park. Park has beautiful scenery and is well kept.

bo
Review №26

Lively place for all the family. They have farm animals, you can tour all the place for free.

Je
Review №27

We go every year and the kids are never disappointed. They love asking questions and seeing how things were made. Their favorite part of course is the blacksmith! They want to work with the blacksmith some day.

SU
Review №28

Really enjoyed the fireworks one thing I didnt like that now is all the congestion and trying to get in and out of the parking lot another thing they had it set up like it was a fair instead of just coming for the fireworks they had all kinds of vendors and concession stands Im confused

Am
Review №29

Best christmas set up we have been to yet

Sk
Review №30

I go every year. I have so many memories at this place. I love it :)

Ka
Review №31

Old stomping grounds. Loved this place as s kid. Perfect place for my wedding! Thank you to Sharon Martin and the entire CCFM staff for making my wedding day unforgettable.

An
Review №32

Very enjoyable place to have the wedding and reception. Weather was lovely and the place was splendidly set up.

Cy
Review №33

Lots of wonderful community events. Take the tour and learn history of bygone years of our farming community.

Ca
Review №34

Hanging out at the MD Wine Festival. Beautiful day! Lots of fun.

Je
Review №35

Went for the MD Wine Festival. Plenty of good wine, great food, rocking music & vendors. Day was beautiful.

Am
Review №36

Sharon Martin is very helpful with the wedding venue.

Ro
Review №37

The museum offers a wide variety of gatherings ranging from tractor shows to wine festivals to craft exhibits. There really is something for everyone here.

AU
Review №38

The Secret Garden Wine Festival was really nice. I was a Vendor.Will be there next month.The Rum Cake Kitchen

La
Review №39

Secret Garden was really nice as always..Had a blast️

Ma
Review №40

There were lots of bands. It was an awesome day!

De
Review №41

This hold the Secret Garden events. The people are awesome that come for the music

Pa
Review №42

Beautiful day to spend at the Mason Dixon Antique show and flea market.

Ch
Review №43

Great place! Everything is well kept and clean. We took the tour with a guide. He tended to blather on, but he had some good information. He wasnt able to answer all my questions, though. The animals were great and their areas very clean.

De
Review №44

It was an easy experience from beginning to end and we had a blast

ma
Review №45

Great place to see how things was in the past and about farming

ly
Review №46

Beautiful grounds. Love the historic house a d tour

Ki
Review №47

The Farm Museum is good to visit with the family or the kids on the weekend, but keep your eyes open for their special festivities you cant go wrong.

Ra
Review №48

Very nice grounds. Spacious and well manicured.

Ea
Review №49

The wine tasting and performances are to die for. Just wat the dr ordered. Food, music and grown folkes having a gd time

Lo
Review №50

I was there for The Secret Garden Wine Festivals in June and July. Very spacious there.

Ge
Review №51

Awesome 50 fabulous event wine and music feast in bmore if you missed it you miss a Great time

Sh
Review №52

1st time EXPERIENCE and love it.. I like DJ Tanz ( think rite ) BETTER and if I go again I will be an UNBRELLA OR GAZEBO

La
Review №53

We love the farm museum! The fireworks are really good.

Tr
Review №54

Lots is fun and learning opportunities here.

Je
Review №55

It is so rich in history entrances and walkways for the handicapped tours playgrounds picnic tables its a wonderful place to be with the family for a day

Jo
Review №56

Great, warm friendly and fun. I will return soon.

Ho
Review №57

Its a very nice place to take a walk exercise or just enjoy history of the area they have special events through the year like fireworks ,Steam Shows,fiddlers convention ,winefest ,and other events.

Do
Review №58

I highly recommend visiting the museum!

Ma
Review №59

My wife and I got married here, so itll always have a special place in our hearts. Its very picturesque and there are some cool demonstrations of life in the olden times. They have a little play area and animal viewing section for the kids. They also hold some fun events here, since its so spread out and charming, such as the Maryland Wine Festival. The staff is very friendly and you can feel the history of this place as you stroll its winding paths while taking in the sights.

Ch
Review №60

Always have good things going on here.

Da
Review №61

It was a good time! Good eating also!

He
Review №62

Great fun for the whole family, went during normal business hours with no special events. Theres a childrens touch room, many exhibits, picnic spots, and space to run and play.

Er
Review №63

Love seeing the life of a self sufficient farm from the 19th century and earlier.

Pa
Review №64

Great place for the family to experience all things agriculture!

Jo
Review №65

Nice area for a picnic, fishing,playground for the kids and a little history, Just stocked the small lake with rainbow n golden trout but didnt catch anything. Still a nice day.

Ka
Review №66

Carroll County Farm Museum is wonderful. It is a great place to learn about the history of farming. They always have really cool events going on. It is the perfect place for company picnics and family events. My husband and I got married there. They work with you to make your event really great.

G
Review №67

Enjoyable experience, I would go again.

Me
Review №68

Wine festival was fun per usal

To
Review №69

Excellent venue. Came to the steam show here and had a great time. Be coming ever since I was a kid.

Jo
Review №70

Kewl place to visit ... lots of history

Ho
Review №71

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOST THEEEEEE BEST WINE FESTIVAL throughout the Summer. Been going for t3-4 years & it never gets old.I was disappointed when they allowed this woman to sing. She wasnt good BUT usually the live music on point.Security is friendly & helpfulVendor galore.....must visit the cigar lounge.JUST GET HERE.....usually starts every month on Mothers DayBRING BACK THE GO GO .....PUT ME IN DA WATER& OLD SCHOOL HIP HOP.....BEFORE I LET GO#OldScho

Ma
Review №72

Fun and interesting. Real historic almshouse houses main museum attractions that change with the season.

Ju
Review №73

Beautiful and scenic

Em
Review №74

Amazing 4th of July fireworks

Ro
Review №75

Neat place to visit. Everything is dated to the 1800s including the big house.

Ch
Review №76

April Watts talk too much. Usually a great venue with DJ Tanz

Ta
Review №77

I’ve gone here many times during wine festivals and other events . The lot is so huge you’ll never run out of parking . Very clean and well trimmed grass. Always a good and fun time to be around . Also it has a small river not sure if you can fish in it but amazing to look at .

Ry
Review №78

Nice open place with cool events. Art show is coming up!

dw
Review №79

Had a great time clean Park atmosphere was nice

Ch
Review №80

Was next door setting up for the Wine Fest tomorrow and Sunday.

La
Review №81

Fun family outing, lots of historic farm displays and critters to see, picnic tables, and clean facilities. Not overwhelming, its small enough to take everything in, and accessible for strollers.

As
Review №82

Always a good wine festival here.

Br
Review №83

One of the best attractions in Carroll County, a must see for farming enthusiasts, history class field trips, and families looking for a unique afternoon trip. The property is full of interesting pieces of farming history, and as it is staffed by experts in their crafts, it is a great place to learn how your ancestors worked and lived in rural maryland.

Mi
Review №84

Very nice and relaxing night for the fireworks show.

Wa
Review №85

This was just awesome

De
Review №86

I love this place. Ive been here recently for the secret garden wine festival. It was so much fun!!!

Lo
Review №87

Really informative. It was pouring rain all day so didnt get to see you as much as on a nice day

Ru
Review №88

Great Wine Festival in an awesome environment!

to
Review №89

Always a great time and the staff is very accommodating when we have events there!!!

De
Review №90

One of favorite places I visited. Staff super nice!

Li
Review №91

First time there it was beautiful had a wonderful time

Pe
Review №92

Great place to spend the day & learn a little history.

Vi
Review №93

Very educational. Well worth the trip. Guided tour of home and self guided tour of other buildings with cell phone or voice boxes.

Tr
Review №94

Had a fabulous time at the Maryland Wine Festival.

Zi
Review №95

Secret Garden Wine the woods. Had great time will go again.

gr
Review №96

Went for the Fourth of July events,2016. Adult & two kids.Great music, kids arts and craft area was very good, great staff and information. Lots of food/ food trucks.Security/safety were excellent. Parking was great.Could use more events for families, with the amount of space more room was available.

Em
Review №97

Great day at Maryland Summerfest!

Ro
Review №98

I was only outside it was good accommodations for the event but I smelled a strong scent of dog in certain areas.

Ma
Review №99

Amazing amount of historical items here. Definitely a must do and see.

Na
Review №100

I had a wonderful day and i will be back

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  • Address:500 S Center St, Westminster, MD 21157, United States
  • Site:http://carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org/
  • Phone:+1 410-386-3880
Categories
  • Open air museum
  • Local history museum
  • Museum
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–4:30pm
  • Tuesday:9am–4:30pm
  • Wednesday:9am–4:30pm
  • Thursday:9am–4pm
  • Friday:12–4pm
  • Saturday:9am–4:30pm
  • Sunday:9am–4:30pm
Highlights
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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