Teacher Resources

If you are planning to bring students to the museum, either for a guided fieldtrip or a self-guided visit, we suggest you download the following resources to help you prepare for your visit. Each section provides a description of the gallery or exhibit, key terms, interesting facts and things to look for, additional resources and links, as well as activities for your students.

Paleontology Gallery

Estuarium Gallery

Maritime Gallery                                  

     People of the Patuxent

     Colonial Connections

     War of 1812

     Slavery

Drum Point Lighthouse