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Sundays, March 2–30 • noon–6 p.m. Tuesdays, March 4–25 • 4–7 p.m. Thursdays, March 6–27 • 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Visit the MSV Makerspace in March during open studio hours to design and make a leather bookmark for the bookworms in your life.
Saturday, March 29 • noon–2 p.m.
Just for MSV members, this special morning opening offers members the opportunity to see Scraposaurs before the exhibition opens to the public on April 1.
Wednesday, April 2 • 9–10 a.m.
Go on an expert-led walking tour of the formal gardens that will highlight spring blooms, including flowering trees, annuals, and perennials.
Wednesdays and Thursdays, April 2–24 • 6–8 p.m.
Explore the art of pottery during this three-week, six-session program that will introduce hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.
Saturday, April 5 • 11 a.m.–4 p.m. This event has been postponed until 2026. Experience the flavors of the Shenandoah Valley at this vibrant new outdoor event!
Saturday, April 5 • 2–4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon concert in the drawing room of the Glen Burnie House featuring classical chamber music.
Wednesday, April 9 • 10:30–11 a.m. or 11–11:30 a.m.
During this story time in the Glen Burnie House, youth services staff from Handley Regional Library will present stories about all the things to see and do in the garden.
Thursday, April 10 • 4:30–6 p.m.
During this free monthly gathering for teens ages 13–19 who are interested in art, participants will have some crafting fun using pink and green materials in preparation for Winchester’s annual Apple Blossom Festival.
Saturday, April 12 • 10 a.m.–noon
Celebrate National Poetry Month with this engaging guided exercise in descriptive (ekphrastic) poetry inspired by the outdoor exhibition Scraposaurs.
Tuesday, April 15 or Saturday, April 19 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Inspired by the vibrant art of Jacob Lawrence on view in the MSV, kids ages 5–10 will use a variety of paper and cutting techniques to create their own colorful collage to take home.
Thursday, April 17 • 10–11 a.m. Designed especially for individual visitors with memory loss and their care partners, this is an opportunity to socialize, enjoy history and art, and create together.
Friday & Saturday, April 18 & 19 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Enjoy a display of prize-winning orchids, browse orchids available for purchase, and learn about growing and caring for orchids from the experts in the Lord Fairfax Orchid Society.
Tuesday, April 22 • 2–3:30 p.m.
Walk the Trails at the MSV with Certified Outdoor Mindfulness Guide Susan West Montgomery and learn techniques for relaxation and stress reduction.
Thursday, April 24 • 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Designed for teens and adults with developmental and sensory disabilities, this session of Art Ability includes a guided walk through the exhibition Scraposaurs and a hands-on art activity.
Friday, April 25 • 2–3 p.m. Explore rarely seen Dutch and Flemish paintings in the Julian Wood Glass Jr. Collection and featured in the exhibition Curated Chaos during this interactive gallery talk.
Thursday, May 8 • 6–8 p.m.
Design a charming floral arrangement in a vintage teacup—perfect for Mother’s Day!
Thursday, May 16 • 5–7 p.m. At this members-only preview, MSV members will have the first opportunity to browse and purchase plants at the annual Heritage Plant Sale.
Saturday, May 24 • 2–4 p.m.
This intimate afternoon concert in the drawing room of the Glen Burnie House celebrates the string quartet.
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