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Inquiring Minds
Spark curiosity and hands‑on discovery at the Gaithersburg Community Museum!
Our weekly Inquiring Minds series invites young explorers to dive into fun, interactive activities and experiments—each week featuring a brand‑new theme.
Drop in Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a free, engaging, family‑friendly experience designed especially for children ages 5 and up.
Schedule
Unless noted otherwise, Inquiring Minds is held Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Exploring Money
In conjunction with the Museum’s current exhibit of Colonial Money from the Maryland State Numismatic Society, we will be exploring money through history and crafts. Make a piggy bank and learn about money and how to manage it with Gaithersburg’s Financial Empowerment Center and the Montgomery County Coin Club.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
What’s the Weather?
We ask about the weather almost every day. Learn about weather, clouds, and more at this STEM‑related program.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Fun with String
We’ll be exploring different ways of weaving, spinning, crocheting, as well as other crafts we can make with string.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Communication
There are many ways we communicate. Explore some of them at the Museum. We will be joined by the Montgomery Amateur Radio Club, Montgomery History, and the National Capital Radio and Television Museum.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Solar Eclipse
Catch a partial solar eclipse where the Moon covers about 3% of the Sun! Stop by the Community Museum to view it safely through a solar telescope or eclipse glasses, and enjoy hands‑on solar science activities while you’re here.
This program extends to 2:30 p.m.
The Gaithersburg Community Museum's programs are funded in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC). To discover more about MSAC grants & how they impact Maryland's arts sector, visit msac.org.