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- Local history full steam ahead at the Gaithersburg Community Museum! Located in the 1884 B&O Railroad complex, the museum bridges Gaithersburg's past and present for visitors of all ages. Exhibits in the Freight House and rail cars explore our rich history and hands-on learning centers for children spark the imagination. The Station, an active commuter stop, houses dining and restroom facilities, and the outdoor interpretive spaces, with the ever-popular rolling stock, offer the possibility of experiencing the sights and sounds of the trains that frequently rumble past the Museum. Nearby Observatory Park is home to the International Latitude Observatory. Operating from 1899-1982, the Observatory was one of six worldwide that measured the wobble of the earth on its polar axis leading to improved navigation and significant scientific discoveries. This outdoor interpretive space highlights the importance of the scientific work conducted here for nearly a century. Weekdays by appointment.Local history full steam ahead at the Gaithersburg Community Museum! Located in the 1884 B&O Railroad complex, the museum bridges Gaithersburg's past and present for visitors of all ages. Exhibits in the Freight House and rail cars explore our rich history and hands-on learning centers for children spark the imagination. The Station, an active commuter stop, houses dining and restroom facilities, and the outdoor interpretive spaces, with the ever-popular rolling stock, offer the possibility of experiencing the sights and sounds of the trains that frequently rumble past the Museum. Nearby Observatory Park is home to the International Latitude Observatory. Operating from 1899-1982, the Observatory was one of six worldwide that measured the wobble of the earth on its polar axis leading to improved navigation and significant scientific discoveries. This outdoor interpretive space highlights the importance of the scientific work conducted here for nearly a century. Weekdays by appointment.
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Phone: (301) 258-6160
Address: 9 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Website: http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/about-gaithersburg/city-facilities/gaithersburg-community-museum
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