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.


Maryland State Arts CouncilThe 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.