Welcome to the
Gate House Museum

The Gate House Museum promotes the curiosity of visitors and residents of the Sykesville area through its collections, displays, and educational programs.

For information on our events and special hours check out our Facebook page!

Find us:

Millard Cooper Park, 7282 Cooper Drive, Sykesville, MD, in the stone house at the entrance.

Our hours are:

Sunday: 12-5

Tuesday: 10-4

Friday 10-4

The museum is closed on all Federal holidays, as well as from December 12, 2025-Feburary 27, 2026 for our annual reset.

Coming Up:

Action in the Community:
Current Gate House Projects

Main Street Business Index:
In partnership with the Historic Sykesville District Commission, the Gate House is conducting research on individual contributing properties along Main Street. Check on our progress!

Celebrate America's 250th:
From now until the end of 2026, the Gate House Museum along with the Town of Sykesville is participating in Carroll250--the local commission created to help with the broader Maryland250 initiative. Click the photo above to link to the Carroll landing page or click here to see more about the state's planned celebrations.

Diversity in Sykesville:
View the 2025 Downtown Sykesville Connection Black History Project "The Sykesville Thirteen" with whom the Gate House is working to expand our understanding of immigrant and black residents throughout Town history.

Welcome to the Gate House Museum

Action in the Community: Current Gate House Projects

Main Street Business Index: In partnership with the Historic Sykesville District Commission, the Gate House is conducting research on individual contributing properties along Main Street. Check on our progress!

Diversity in Sykesville: View the 2025 Downtown Sykesville Connection Black History Project "The Sykesville Thirteen" with whom the Gate House is working to expand our understanding of immigrant and black residents throughout Town history.

Welcome to the
Gate House Museum

Action in the Community:
Current Gate House Projects

Main Street Business Index:
In partnership with the Historic Sykesville District Commission, the Gate House is conducting research on individual contributing properties along Main Street. Check on our progress!

Diversity in Sykesville:
View the 2025 Downtown Sykesville Connection Black History Project "The Sykesville Thirteen" with whom the Gate House is working to expand our understanding of immigrant and black residents throughout Town history.