Columbia Attractions
Columbia began in 1967 as a planned community of ten villages. It was created to enhance its residents' quality of life. Each June, Columbia hosts the 10-day Festival of the Arts.
African Art Museum of Maryland
Housed in historic Oakland Manor, the African Art Museum of Maryland promotes African art and culture through lectures, exhibits, workshops and tours. Items on display include African masks, sculptured figures, textiles, basketry, jewelry, household items, and musical instruments.
African Art Museum of Maryland
5430 Vantage Point Road, Box 1105
Columbia, MD 21044-0105
United States
5430 Vantage Point Road, Box 1105
Columbia, MD 21044-0105
United States
Phone 1 (410) 730-7105
Fax 1 (410) 730-7105
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Historic Oakland
Built in 1811 by Charles Sterrett Ridgely, a Speaker of Maryland's House of Delegates, Historic Oakland is a blend of the Federal, Greek Revival and Colonial Revival styles. This country home was a supplement to his town home in Baltimore. Oakland is open to the public and offers afternoon tea, recitals, chamber music concerts, and tours.
Historic Oakland
5430 Vantage Point Road
Columbia, MD 21044-0105
United States
5430 Vantage Point Road
Columbia, MD 21044-0105
United States
Phone 1 (410) 730-4801
Fax 1 (410) 730-1823
Howard County Center of African Culture
The Howard County Center of African-American Culture features rotating exhibits that preserve the history of African-American culture in Maryland.
