Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Museum Regional art museum featuring American and European collections
Regional fine-arts museum in Hagerstown housing American and European paintings, sculpture and decorative arts across permanent and changing exhibits. Visitors stroll the adjacent City Park and attend lectures and school programs.
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum in Hagerstown, Maryland, housing a permanent collection of American and European paintings, decorative arts, and sculpture. The museum serves the regional community with rotating shows and educational programs.
Founded in the early 20th century as a civic cultural institution, the museum’s holdings reflect both national and local collecting priorities and include works from the 18th century through contemporary art. Galleries are arranged for both permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.
The museum is located in Hagerstown, Washington County, and is accessible from the surrounding Maryland and Pennsylvania regions by road; it functions as a regional cultural center with public programs and school outreach.
- Collection strengths: The museum maintains a collection of American and European paintings, decorative arts, and sculpture with strengths in 19th- and early 20th-century works relevant to regional collecting interests.
How to Get to Washington County Museum of Fine Arts #
Hagerstown is accessible via I‑70 and I‑81; the museum is a short drive from the city centre and offers visitor parking on site. Amtrak services stop in nearby stations with onward local transit.
Tips for Visiting Washington County Museum of Fine Arts #
- Allow time to wander the sculpture garden and period rooms.
- The museum hosts rotating regional exhibitions - ask at the desk about current shows and docent talks.
- Combine with a walk in nearby Baker Park for a pleasant half‑day.
Best Time to Visit Washington County Museum of Fine Arts #
Open year‑round with seasonal programming; spring and autumn are ideal for combining museum and park visits.
Weather & Climate near Washington County Museum of Fine Arts #
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (990 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
