About the Museum of Fine Arts-Washington County

Established in 1931, the Museum of Fine Arts-Washington County has been recognized as one of the finest small museums in the United States. The Museum collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits art of lasting quality for the citizens of Hagerstown, Washington County, and the surrounding region. The Museum features original and educational art exhibitions; lectures, concerts, films, and art classes. The Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and the collection includes some 6,800 works of art. The Museum actively collects works of art in the fields of American art, world cultures, and art of the region. Positioned at the hub of a 4-state region, incorporating western Maryland, the West Virginia panhandle, southern Pennsylvania, and northwestern Virginia, the Museum sees approximately 48,000 visitors a year. The museum is free and normally open six days a week, though it is temporarily closed due to the Governor’s COVID-19 health restrictions. The Museum will postpone its scheduled events and activities during this time. More information on programmatic plans will follow shortly, and the Museum staff looks forward to welcoming back visitors soon.

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