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At Sandy Spring Museum, rustic charm meets modern elegance in our exceptional spaces. Set on seven beautiful wooded acres with multiple event and meeting spaces, Sandy Spring Museum is an endless stream of potential & possibilities. Whether the special event is traditional, formal, casual, contemporary, modern, or eclectic, our spaces provide a beautiful backdrop and unique scene for every special occasion. Make your next event historic at Sandy Spring Museum!

When you secure Sandy Spring Museum for your perfect day, you have our entire amazing space for you and your guests to enjoy - yes, you get the ENTIRE museum!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,850

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,200

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Garden
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
November
December

Reviews of Sandy Spring Museum

Mira
Mira Sent on 04/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue and wonderful staff

We had our wedding and reception at the museum in April 2023 - it was the perfect location for our 100-guest event. We had the ceremony and dinner in the courtyard, with a tent (because of uncertain weather) and a very small dance floor. There was plenty of space for more tables if you have a larger event. We used the exhibit hall for the bar, the octagonal room for dancing, and the narrow gallery for the buffet. We used the library to get dressed and to store our things during the event. The entire space, both indoor and outdoor, was lovely and perfect for the event. Dan and the rest of the staff were very welcoming and super helpful. 10/10 would recommend!
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Jaimee Sent on 10/30/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Sandy Spring Museum was the perfect pick for our wedding! The venue was so beautiful and its layout was perfect to host a wedding. The venue has a courtyard, a hall area, and an octagon room. These three areas gave our wedding guests plenty of room to move about and enjoy outside and inside. Additionally, there is an amazing Quaker musuem that our wedding guests were free to visit.
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Charlene Sent on 11/06/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We had wonderful event at the museum. Everyone from age 2 to 80+ had a great time indoors and outdoors. All of the museum staff was extremely accommodating and friendly. We will definitely be back to host future events and celebrations. It is the perfect location for a 60-80 guest event. Our event was a catered retirement luncheon but that option was not available on the drop-down menu.
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User1411677 Sent on 10/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The staff could not be more helpful. Katie and her co-workers and interns went above and beyond what was required to make this day perfect.
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User1411254 Sent on 10/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I had a wonderful experience working with Sandy Spring Museum. It's a beautiful venue, reasonably priced. Staff were very professional, helpful and flexible. The guests loved the setting and had a great time!
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Carol Sent on 10/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely perfect place to hold a bridal shower; actually any event! I would highly recommend The Sandy Spring Musuem. I received some may compliments about the venue. The staff was very helpful and always available if I had a quick question.
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Ambereen Sent on 10/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I had over 50 people at my baby shower and the staff was incredibly reaponsive and helpful, even on the day of event. I was so happy with the museum, and I would definitely host another event there in the future.
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Alexandra Sent on 10/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Sandy Spring Museum was the perfect venue to host our daughter's college graduation party! Everyone enjoyed touring the museum. The venue was warm, cozy and flowed well.
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User1475284 Sent on 12/17/2013
4.8 out of 5 rating
The Sandy Spring Museum is a lovely, small museum. The event coordinator was very helpful and gave me the names of caterers that had been there before and who turned out to be excellent. She also answered all my questions. The docent was wonderful, and they even had the gift shop open during the entire event.
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Rebecca Sent on 10/30/2013
4.7 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue. Great location. Having a tent in the courtyard more than doubled the amount of people that the ballroom could hold.
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11

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1 Endorsement
Rose Gold Events & Styling Rose Gold Events & Styling Wedding Planners

Great venue for small celebrations. Conveniently located to Montgomery and Howard County. A local Museum in a country setting.

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Sandy Spring Museum frequently asked questions

Sandy Spring Museum includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Sandy Spring Museum includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The space offered by Sandy Spring Museum for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Garden
  • Museum
Sandy Spring Museum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Sandy Spring Museum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Sandy Spring Museum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Sandy Spring Museum offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Sandy Spring Museum is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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