The best arts & culture spots in Prince George's County

“Howard B. Owens Science Center packs a legit planetarium, a hands-on Family Science Night, and a Challenger Learning Center, where kids and grownups can imagine life as Artemis astronaut recruits. Perfect for Bowie folks who like their weekend plans sprinkled with stardust and curiosity.”

From the Bowie newsletter, September 26, 2026

“Circa-1780s mansion once visited by George Washington now a museum with tours & Christmas displays.”

“Greenbelt Museum preserves and shares the New Deal story of an experimental planned community built by FDR in 1937, and it’s right next door. Expect cozy historic house tours, exhibits, lectures and programs, plus walking tours that make local history feel surprisingly current... and genuinely neighborly.”

From the Bowie newsletter, September 28, 2026

“Local historical society & museum featuring exhibits, artifacts & photographs of regional interest.”

“When you finally print those photos or score a poster worth keeping, Frame Savvy can turn it into a piece you’ll actually show off.”

From the College Park newsletter, September 9, 2026

“C. legend Archie Edwards while keeping acoustic Piedmont blues humming through Saturday jams, education, concerts and workshops. Bring a guitar or just your ears, the Barbershop vibe makes everyone feel like family.”

From the College Park newsletter, September 11, 2026

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

“Detour into the restored 1872 station that helped turn Huntington City into the Bowie we call home. Bowie Railroad Museum packs local rail lore into a bite-size visit, including a classic caboose and the tower, so you get your history fix without leaving town.”

From the Bowie newsletter, September 17, 2026

“Bowie Community Theatre is your all-volunteer home for engaging, insightful shows, fresh off earning 1st Runner Up at the Ruby Griffith Awards for Women Playing Hamlet. Check the new season now with And Then There Were None in November and A Raisin In The Sun in April, then claim a night out that feels local.”

From the Bowie newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Quiet, verdant expanse featuring river views (and boat docks), plus historical and archeological attractions.”

“Belair Stable Museum is a free-admission peek into Bowie’s Thoroughbred legacy, spotlighting Selima, a 1740s import of Governor Samuel Ogle, the Belair Stud heyday, and the only father-son Triple Crown duo, Gallant Fox and Omaha, plus a restored 1923 Stablemaster’s quarters that’s cooler than it sounds.”

From the Bowie newsletter, October 4, 2026

“Bowie Center for the Performing Arts keeps Bowie buzzing with an eclectic lineup, from workshop musicals and storytelling nights to 90s vibes and funk tributes. It’s the kind of stage where you can cheer on homegrown new works one week, then sing along the next.”

From the Bowie newsletter, September 29, 2026

“Built circa 1745 for Governor Samuel Ogle, Belair Mansion lets you wander a beautifully layered home that interprets Bowie life from 1747 to 1950, complete with a John Shaw table, portraits, and racehorse lore. It’s local history with personality, not homework, and it’s on the National Register of Historic Places.”

From the Bowie newsletter, October 2, 2026

“Bowie Playhouse keeps the stage busy with award-winning locals from Bowie Community Theatre and 2nd Star Productions. If you want a last-minute plan, Return Engagements wraps up today, August 9, then Pippin kicks off September 18, so consider this your friendly nudge to book it.”

From the Bowie newsletter, September 18, 2026

“Overdue Recognition Art Gallery spotlights African American painters and sculptors, from Charles Bibbs to Charly Palmer, with originals and limited editions that come with certificates of authenticity.”

From the Bowie newsletter, September 27, 2026