Solomons, Md – Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland, is pleased to announce new extended evening hours for the park, as well as the re-opening of the Murray Arts Building and Fairy Lolly Creative Play Space. New this summer, the sculpture garden will stay open until 7pm three nights each week – Thursday, Friday & Saturday beginning Thursday, June 18. The reason for the late hours is to allow guests to enjoy the park during the cooler hours of day.
The Murray Arts Building has re-opened, including two spacious galleries featuring summer exhibits, Bloom & Grow: Brilliant Botanicals and SHE: an expression of womanhood. Masks will be required for all guests (over the age of two) to visit the Arts Building. The exhibits feature the work of artists from Southern Maryland, as well as works from artists across the nation. You’ll find a wide open and spacious gallery, with beauty and inspiration at every turn. The Fairy Lolly Creative Play Space has also re-opened to the public. Use of the Fairy Lolly will be restricted to 10 guests at a time. The Fairy Lolly is a wonderful place for kids to let their imagination soar as they hop along the stump jumps, twirl on the stage, and create new worlds in the tee pee, log cabin, the Gypsy wagon. The entire 30-acre park has now fully re-opened. With a wide variety of daily programs, exhibits, and activities, there is plenty to do for all ages. From whimsical fairy-themed games to a beautiful walk among world-class outdoor sculpture, guests of all ages will enjoy their time where art and nature meet. Admission is free for members; non-members are asked to donate $5/person (using a touchless payment system). To learn more about daily activities, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Murray Arts Building & Fairy Lolly Creative Play Space are open!
• Guests will be required to wear a mask to enter the Arts Building and maintain proper social distancing
• Use of Fairy Lolly will be restricted to 10 guests at a time
New Annmarie Summer Hours:
• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
• Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 9:00am-7:00pm
About Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Annmarie Garden is located in scenic Solomons, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay. The 30-acre sculpture garden features a handicap accessible walking path, as well as numerous footpaths that meanders through the forest past permanent and loaned sculpture, including more than 35 works of art on loan from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art. During the summer of 2020, guests can pick up a map and seek out charming handmade fairy house hidden in the woods of Annmarie, along with fairy-themed games and activities. The spacious Murray Arts Building is also open featuring lovely exhibits to inspire and delight. Annmarie Garden is conveniently located just off Route 2-4, on Dowell Road in Solomons, Maryland. Visit www.annmariegarden.org for hours and closings. To learn more, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Directions to Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
From Washington DC (about a 60 minute drive): take Route 4 South to Capital Beltway Exit 11 (to Prince Frederick). Continue on 4 South, following signs to Solomons. Left on Dowell Road at Hilton Garden Inn. Annmarie is less than 1/4 mile on left. From Baltimore (Beltway I-695): take I-97 (Annapolis) to Route 301 South (Bowie). Continue on 301 to Route 4 and follow signs to Solomons. Left on Dowell Road at Hilton Garden Inn. Annmarie is less than 1/4 mile on left. From Annapolis: follow Route 2 South towards Prince Frederick/Solomons. Left (South) onto Route 2/4 at Sunderland light. Left on Dowell Road at Hilton Garden Inn. Annmarie is less than 1/4 mile on left.