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Laurel Museum
817 Main Street
301-725-7975
laurelhistory.org
The Laurel Museum is located
in a 1840's mill workers' home. The museum houses collections
of books, photographs, tools, personal artifacts, textiles and
oral histories.
Museum hours are:
Wednesday & Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Montpelier Mansion
Route 197 & Muirkirk Road
301-953-1376
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Patuxent Research
Refuge
http://patuxent.fws.gov
Established in 1936 by executive
order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Patuxent Research
Refuge is the Nation's only National Wildlife Refuge established
to support wildlife research. The refuge includes two educational
facilities.
National Wildlife
Visitor Center
Located on Powdermill Rd between
Rte 197 and Balt-Wash Parkway.
The Center has exhibits on wildlife habitats, environmental concerns,
life cycles, an observation area and more. There are also movies,
tram tours, a trail system and school programs
Open Daily
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Closed Federal Holidays)
301-497-5763
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North Tract Visitor
Contact Station
Located on Rte 198 between
Rte 32 & Balt-Wash Parkway.
There are approximately 20 miles of trails for hiking, bicycling,
and horseback riding. A wetland and Wildlife Viewing Area allows
visitors to see waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, and songbirds
in an area that was formerly an artillery testing range.
The Contact Station is open every day 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Closed federal holidays and retricted during Maryland hunting
season
301 / 776-3090
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Fort George G Mead
www.fmeade.army.mil
Established in 1917, in now home to the National Security Agency.
NSA gathers intelligence thoughout the world and works to keep
federal computers secure.
Ft Mead is the home to two museums.
Army Museum
4674 Griffin Ave.
301-677-6966
The Army Museum has a fascinating variety of exhibits for your
enjoyment and education. Inside the Museum or out, visitors can
view original artwork, authentic uniforms, real battle tanks,
photographs, war memorabilia, and period displays.
Wednesday - Saturday
10:00-4:00
Sunday 1:00-4:00
Closed Federal Holidays
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Visitor's
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National Cryptologic
Museum
Colony 7 Road (off Rte 32)
301-688-5848
The National Cryptologic Museum is the National Security Agency’s
principal gateway to the public. The museum collection contains
thousands of artifacts that collectively serve to sustain the
history of the cryptologic profession.
Monday-Friday 9:00-4:00
1st and 3rd Saturdays 10:00-2:00
Closed Federal Holidays
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