What's Happening with Glen Echo Park

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We’re on site at this historic Montgomery County, Maryland landmark with Ama Mills-Robertson, Chief Program Officer at Glen Echo Park, to unpack what’s really happening beyond the nostalgia: galleries, classes, camps, dances, theater, and hands-on studios where you can actually learn to make things.

We talk about what visitors can do today, from pottery, painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, and music lessons to serious craft programs like silverwork and glassblowing. If you’re looking for things to do in Montgomery County near DC, this is the kind of place that can be a casual weekend stroll or a long-term creative home.

You’ll also hear about free entry, free parking, National Park Service connections, and newer accessibility steps like sensory-friendly carousel rides with dimmed lights and slower movement.

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