Aberdeen Attractions

Aberdeen is home to the Aberdeen Proving Ground, established in 1917. It is used to develop and test ordnance under simulated combat conditions.

Aberdeen Room Archives and Museum

Aberdeen Room is an historical and educational facility that displays memorabilia and artifacts related to the development of Aberdeen. Some of the highlights include an original 1852 plot of the town, yearbooks from Aberdeen Elementary and Aberdeen High School, army photos from Aberdeen Proving Ground and sports equipment.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	Closed	10:00	Closed	Closed	Closed
Close		13:00		13:00

Tips

First Saturday of the month 11:00 to 15:00.

Facilities

Gift shop

Ripken Museum (closed)

THIS ATTRACTION IS CLOSED WHILE IT SEEKS A NEW LOCATION.

Aberdeen is the hometown of the Ripken family. The museum displays photos and memorabilia of Cal Ripken Jr. and the Ripken family.

U.S. Army Ordnance Museum

The Ordnance, located on the Aberdeen Proving Ground, displays weaponry from the Revolution to Desert Storm. Edged weapons, handguns, rifles, machine guns, grenades, mines, booby traps, and more are on display.

Address

U S Army Ordnance Museum
Building 2601
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5201
United States

Phone 1 (410) 278-3603

Fax 1 (410) 278-7473

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Close	16:45	16:45	16:45	16:45	16:45	16:45	16:45

Always opened on:

Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)

Tips

Visitors must register for a Day Pass and provide photo ID.

Facilities

Gift shop