Visitor Center

Sidewalk view image of the Visitor Center at JPPM.

Open April through November Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, no fee for admission.

Open Monday through Friday, November thru April 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Once a show barn for Black Angus cattle, the JPPM Visitor Center has been renovated to create the ideal place to begin your visit. Housing permanent and temporary exhibits, a theatre room, Discovery Room, information center, museum shop, and public facilities, it is the information hub of the Park & Museum.  Stop by to learn about the history of the property, the science of archaeology, or to pick up a Map & Trail Guide!  Staff are on-hand during our public season to answer questions and offer suggestions on how to make the most of your visit.  


Exhibits

The Visitor Center houses exhibits on the history of the JPPM property and those who lived here. “FAQ Archaeology” is an interactive exhibit focused on answering some of the most common questions that archaeologists receive, such as “how do you know how deep to dig?” and “what’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found?” View artifacts from every county in Maryland and learn about archaeological discoveries made here on Park & Museum property.



Visitors looking at one of the displays at the FAQ exhibit in the Visitor Center at JPPM.

Theatre Room

Take a moment and enjoy our short, yet informative, introductory video. Learn about JPPM – it’s past, present, and future!


Discovery Room

Experience, discover, learn and have fun! Children of all ages enjoy our Discovery Room! Dress in a colonial outfit, use colonial and American Indian tools, play with historical toys, and try your hand at being an archaeologist and identify artifacts. The hardest part will be trying to leave!
 

Show Barn Museum Shop

Looking for a unique gift for someone or a way to remember your visit to JPPM?  The Show Barn Museum Shop offers merchandise and literature for children and adults with a focus on local and regional history and the people and culture of the times from primitive America to today.  Featuring historical and contemporary games and toys, souvenirs, and arts & crafts by local artisans. Stop by for an “out of the ordinary” shopping experience!