Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

A must-see! The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is a regional cultural center that includes galleries, seven acres of gardens, the Glen Burnie House, a Museum Store, and a Makerspace Studio. Galleries display changing exhibitions and Shenandoah Valley decorative arts, 18th and 19th century European and American fine art, and a fascinating collection of miniature houses and rooms. The landscape surrounding the house includes rose, statue, vegetable, Asian, and perennial gardens. Inside the house, explore the stories of those who lived in Glen Burnie from 1796 to 1992. Light snacks and refreshments are available in the Museum Store. Picnics welcome.

Exhibitions
Contributions: African Americans in the Shenandoah Valley, Now through Fall 2027

Scraposaurs, April 1 – October 19, 2025.

American Folk: Tintype Portraits of Appalachian Musicians, April 1 –  August 17, 2025.

At 214 acres, the Trails at the MSV Trails is now open daily from 7:00 a.m. to dusk.  This is a free-admission public park with more than three miles of trails through woods, wetlands, and farm fields

Museum Galleries: Open Year-Round
Gardens and Glen Burnie House: Open seasonally April 2 through December

Group Tours: Discounted rates and special tours are available for adult and student groups of 10 or more. Reservations are required for all group tours.

DIRECTIONS

Points from North:
I-81 south to Exit 317 then follow signs for Route 37 south to Route 50 (Winchester/Romney exit); Turn left onto Route 50/Amherst Street. After one mile, the entrance is on the right.

Points from South:
1-81 north to Exit 310, then follow signs for Route 37 north to Route 50 (Winchester/Romney exit); Turn right onto Route 50/Amherst Street. After one mile, the entrance is on the right.