The best arts & culture spots in College Park

“Local & county history preserved in a grand early-1800s mansion built by Flemish settlers.”

“Museum next to the world's oldest continuously operating airport celebrating aviation milestones.”

“Baltimore Museum of Industry makes Baltimore’s labor and innovation feel alive inside an 1860s oyster cannery, with hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, and a five-acre waterfront campus. Sneak in an inspiration break this week... tinker, gawk, and leave plotting your next project.”

From the Baltimore newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Baltimore Museum of Art is putting its world-renowned Cone Collection in conversation with Fratino and Matisse: To See This Light Again, on view through September 6, 2026. Go for the masterworks, stay for the adventurous contemporary program that keeps the museum feeling fresh.”

From the Baltimore newsletter, August 28, 2026

“Iconic landmark offering marine-life exhibits, a dolphin show, shark tank & walk-through rainforest.”

“Three floors of hands-on exhibits, a legit planetarium, and an IMAX lineup that swings from deep space to Blue Angels means Maryland Science Center is an easy yes. Check the calendar for adult events if you want science with your social life, no kids required.”

From the Baltimore newsletter, August 24, 2026

“Local performing-arts theater & education center with a resident ensemble of actors & artists.”

“"The Star-Spangled Banner" manuscript is on display at this history museum & library.”

“Small museum with unusual rotating exhibits by self-taught artists, plus sculptures & a garden.”

“Kid-powered museum with 3 floors of hands-on exhibits & play areas, plus events.”

“Calm, relaxing, clean space offering all sorts of self-guided projects, from art to crafts like watercolor and collage, as well as art supplies.”

“Historic 3-building gallery with paintings & artifacts from ancient times to the present.”

“Exhibits explore local African-American heritage through themes of family, community, slavery & art.”

“Compact preserved site & museum featuring historic Edgar Allan Poe memorabilia & events.”

“S. railroad collection. M.”

From the Baltimore newsletter, August 19, 2026

“Murals of Baltimore is a family-owned studio turning blank walls into conversation starters with exterior and interior murals, 3D street painting, fresco, mosaics and more across the DMV. Ready to give your shop, school or neighborhood spot some swagger, they take commissions, run workshops and handle restorations.”

From the Frederick newsletter, August 24, 2026

“Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.”