Schedule

Saturday, September 19, 2026 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

International Observe the Moon Night

Join a global celebration of our closet neighbor in space! View the Moon through telescopes and binoculars, learn how we map the Earth with USGS and Maryland Society of Surveyors, and enjoy hands-on activities for an evening that’s out of this world!

Friday, November 13, 2026 • 6 – 8 p.m.

When the Stars Led the Way

Enjoy night‑sky views while learning how star navigation guided journeys to freedom and how the observatory mapped stellar motion. Part of a three‑program series with Button Farm and Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park.

Additional Skywatching programs may be planned depending on weather, staffing, and public interest. Please contact the Gaithersburg Community Museum to express interest in additional Skywatching programming.

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.