The Carroll County Farm Museum, located in Westminster, Maryland, provides the public with the opportunity to experience mid-nineteenth century rural life. The Carroll County Farm Museum, the first of its kind in the State of Maryland, opened its doors to the public for the first time on August 13, 1966. The Museum grounds include original farm structures, such as the Farmhouse and a bank barn, built in 1852-53. Other buildings include a 1700s Log Barn, Smokehouse, Broom Shop, Saddlery, Springhouse, Living History Center, Wagon Shed, General Store exhibit, Firehouse, and a One-room Schoolhouse. Period artifacts and antiques complete the rural experience for visitors.

A guided tour through the seven decorated rooms in the Farmhouse is provided. The Large Hall Showcase and Bowfront China Closet in the Farmhouse feature special displays and collections which rotate bi-monthly. A self-guided walking tour pamphlet, push button recordings, and signage provide the visitor with information in the various exhibit buildings. Present exhibits support the Museum by presenting artifacts with appropriate interpretation, both to show how they once looked, and how they were utilized by farmers and their families in the history of agriculture in Carroll County. Visitors are given the opportunity to explore the Museum's collections of horse-powered machines and farm implements used for plowing, planting, and harvesting during the 19th Century.

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General Public: The Farm Museum is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from May through October, Noon - 5 p.m. In July and August, the Museum is also open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tours: The Farm Museum offers educational tours depicting 1800s farm family life from April through October by reservation. These tours are for groups of 20 or more and can be reserved to visit Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. These visits include a guided tour through the Farmhouse, self-guided tours through the Living History Center where artisans demonstrate old-time skills, and other exhibit buildings.



General Admission:

Group Tours: $4.00 per person

School Tours:

Special Events: Fees vary.

Museum Members: Free except for Deer Creek Fiddlers’ Convention, Common Ground on the Hill’s Roots Music & Arts Festival and The Maryland Wine Festival®. Click here to become a member.

Get Involved: Volunteers are an integral part of the Farm Museum. They assist us every day by working in the Gift Shop, guiding tours, and demonstrating forgotten arts. They also fill the many positions necessary to accommodate the thousands of visitors during Museum events.

Directions: The Carroll County Farm Museum is located at 500 South Center Street in Westminster, Maryland. Click here for directions.

Handicapped Access: Handicapped access is available to 29 of the 31 exhibits. Exhibits may be accessed by paved roads, cement walks and wooden ramps and porches. The animal pens, Heirloom Garden, Fish Pond and play area are sited in a grassy area. Restrooms are fully accessible. Handicapped parking spaces are located near the museum entrance