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Black and white image of a house by a dirt road with stone gates with historic hospital buildings in the distance.

 

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

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

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Find us:

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

 

Hours

In season, our hours are:

Sunday: 12-5

Tuesday: 10-4

Friday 10-4

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The museum is closed on all Federal holidays, as well as from late December through the end of February for our annual reset.

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Coming Up:

130 Year Anniversary of Springfield Hospital held May 20, 2026
Sykesville Schoolhouse is open Sundays 10-12 from May 17-June 26, 2006 as volunteers are available

Action in the Community:
Current Gate House Projects

Map Clipping. Select link to view full version

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! 

American Flags

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. 

Warren and Carolyn Dorsey, a couple sitting on a porch swing c. 1950

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.

Main Street scene with 1930s era cars and a macadam road runs into the distance with telephone poles seen along the sides. A horse and buggy walks up the hill in the middle of the picture.
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