View of the log cabin from one of our woodland trails
Location: 300 Oella Ave., Oella, MD 21228
Museum Hours: 10am-4pm Tues-Sat
Park Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Contact: (410) 887-1081*, bannekermuseum@baltimorecountymd.gov
About the Museum and Park
The museum and park honor America’s first great African American man of mathematics and science on the site of his birthplace and farmstead. We offer a diverse array of educational exhibits, performance and environmental programs as well as trails, a demonstration orchard, and a community garden. Join us for a wholesome adventure in historical learning!
Visit the site of a famous Colonial African American family, known as the Bannekys! Tours can be tailored to meet any of your group’s specific requests. In addition to our exhibits (both permanent and changing), we offer a wide selection of films and videos for viewing. Arrangements can be made to have a storyteller entertain your group with portrayals of the lives of Benjamin Banneker, Mary Banneky and Molly Banneky. We also offer a designated eating area and a gift shop available for your enjoyment. Reserve a tour for your students today and to learn about:
-Benjamin Banneker’s extraordinary life
-African-American history in Maryland
-What life was like in the 18th Century
-Nature and Environmental Conservation
The Friends of Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit volunteer organization organized to advise, recommend, promote, conduct, and develop the park and museum in cooperation with the Baltimore County Dept. of Recreation and Parks. Legacy, History, Preservation.
*Should you require special accommodations (i.e., language interpreter, large print, etc.) for a visit to our museum, please give as much notice as possible by calling the museum/park office at 410-887-1081 or the Therapeutic Office at 410-887-5370. For our friends who use a TDD, please dial 410-877-5319. The museum is wheelchair accessible, as is our picnic gazebo and the Bannekey/Treuth House.
