Agricultural Research Service Science Hall of Fame

Beltsville, Maryland

Culture, History, Library, Science, Specialized

The men and women who have been inducted into the ARS Science Hall of Fame represent a very special group of scientists—the best of the best. The most recent inductees (September 2009) are dairy scientist Max J. Paape, geneticist J. Neil Rutger and soil scientist B.A. Stewart.

Artex

Landover, Maryland

Art

Artex in Landover, MD is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Belair Mansion

Bowie, Maryland

Historic House

Bowie Railroad Museum and Welcome Center

Bowie, Maryland

Children's, History, Specialized

Howard B Owens Science Center

Lanham-Seabrook, Maryland

Science

Marietta Mansion

Glenn Dale, Maryland

History, Historic House

Marietta was the plantation home of Gabriel Duvall. He undertook the building of this modest Federal style brick house at about the same time he was appointed an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1811, a position he held for twenty-three years. Only the Judge's law office and root cellar remain of the many outbuildings that originally supported the 650 acre estate. In the early 1830s, when Duvall became guardian to his grandchildren, a two story addition was built. Gabriel Duval (1752-1844) devoted over 60 years of his life to public service. He held many notable offices: as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, the United States Congress, the Maryland State Supreme Court, and as Comptroller of the United States Treasury.

NASA/Goddard Visitor Center and Museum

Greenbelt, Maryland

Science

Prince George's County Historical Society

Glenn Dale, Maryland

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The objectives of the Prince George's County Historical Society are:
To foster an understanding and appreciation of the history and heritage of Prince George's County.
The collection, recording, organization, restoration, and preservation of historical data, artifacts and all associated materials relative to Prince George's County and the state of Maryland.
To promote and encourage research into all aspects of Prince George's County history and heritage.
To acquaint and make available to members and the general public historical data and all associated materials relating to Prince George's County through programs and publications arranged or sponsored by the Society.

Riversdale House Museum

Riverdale Park, Maryland

Historic House, Historical Society

Riversdale, a National Historic Landmark, is a restored, five-part, stucco-covered brick plantation home built between 1801 and 1807. Construction of this elegant manor house was begun by Henri Stier, a Flemish aristocrat, and was completed by his daughter Rosalie and her husband George Calvert, grandson of the fifth Lord Baltimore. The Federal style mansion has particularly fine interior decorative detail. Numerous nationally significant figures later lived here, including several senators. The site is also home to a museum shop.

Belair Stable Museum

Bowie, Maryland

History, Specialized

Belair Stable, built in 1907, is the home of two Triple Crown winners and contains a collection of Thoroughbred Racing and farm history objects.

Bowie State University Center for Natural Science, Mathematics and Nursing

Bowie, Maryland

Anthropology, Arboretum, Archaeology, Library, Natural History, Science, Specialized, University

The Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing is one of the region’s premier centers for transformational learning and research. Here, students are empowered to discover a passion for their studies and achieve success in their future careers.

Montpelier Mansion

Laurel, Maryland

Botanical Garden, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Park

A fine example of Georgian architecture, popular in Maryland in the late 1700's, Montpelier Mansion sits on approximately 70 acres of beautiful parkland. Architectural and building construction details, as well as historical research, suggest that the house was constructed between 1781 and 1785. Major Thomas Snowden and his wife Anne, original owners of Montpelier Mansion, welcomed many distinguished guests into their home including George Washington and Abigail Adams.

Patuxent Research Refuge

Laurel, Maryland

History

Radio & Television Museum

Bowie, Maryland

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Science, Specialized

In March, 1999, RHS President Ed Walker and the City of Bowie signed a long-term lease agreement for The Radio and Television Museum. This fully restored, turn-of-the century building is located on a lovely corner lot in the City of Bowie, conveniently located, just off of Route 50 and the Beltway, near Washington, DC.

Riversdale Mansion (Calvert House)

Riverdale, Maryland

History