Visitors are invited to enjoy additional guided walks, summer music evenings, and Pitango Gelato.

Glenstone Museum is pleased to announce new and returning programs for visitors this spring and summer. In collaboration with composer Alistair Coleman, the Summer Music Series will expand to 16 performances and feature a lineup of musicians bridging a wide range of musical traditions in America.

“As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we look forward to expanding access through our summer evenings programs” said Valentina Nahon, senior director of public engagement. “All summer long we will offer more opportunities for visitors to enjoy curatorial talks, guided outdoor sculpture walks and double the musical performances on Saturday nights. We look forward to welcoming you to experience Glenstone.”

Summer Music Series

Inspired by the exhibition Ties of our common kindred, which commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Summer Music Series will include performances ranging from jazz, folk, and bluegrass to Chinese dulcimer, electro-acoustic strings, steelpan, Indian classical music, and much more.

“For me, Glenstone has always been a space that inspires music in unexpected ways,” said Alistair Coleman, composer. “This series brings together artists whose distinct voices reflect the vibrant music-making of our region, and I know performers and listeners alike will discover something memorable sharing live music in this extraordinary space.” 

All performances are free; tickets are required. The Summer Music Series will feature performances by pianist Joshua Jenkins, banjoist Brad Kolodner, Julien Xuereb, Bree & Tate String Duo, Dong Xi, Jonathan Epley Trio, guitarist Cristian Perez, guitarist Connor Holdridge, steelpan performer Josanne Francis, James Fernando Trio, Arco and Aire, singer-songwriter Taisha Estrada, Snehesh Nag Trio, violinist Max Jacobs, Otherworld, and electric cellist Wytold.

Music performances will take place Saturday evenings (May 23 – September 5, 2026) from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Patio. Each music performance ticket includes admission to Glenstone for the same day. Music tickets will be released on the 15th of each month at 10 a.m. for the following month. Tickets for May performances will be released on April 15, 2026 at 10 a.m.

To accommodate high demand, tickets are limited to four people per reservation, and individuals may make only one reservation per month. Glenstone will offer visitors the option to pre-order house-made grazing boxes and selections from local vintner Windridge Vineyards. Specific performance dates and dining pre-order details are available online.

Extended Hours & Pitango Gelato

Each Saturday beginning May 23 through September 5, 2026, Glenstone will be open until 8 p.m.

Back by popular demand, visitors will also enjoy local Pitango Gelato for sale every Saturday from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. near the iconic Split-Rocker sculpture, planted with more than 20,000 seasonal flowers. Flavors offered will vary. Watch out for a special Glenstone x Pitango gelato collaboration to be offered only at the museum. Delicious update to follow.

Expanded Guided Walks

Supporting Glenstone’s commitment to fostering dialogue about art, architecture, and nature, an expanded slate of guided walks will be on offer beginning this Spring. No additional tickets are required to join these free programs.

• Nature Walks- Offered daily Thursday – Sunday at 1 p.m. Join members of Glenstone’s horticulture and guide teams to learn about the flora and fauna across the museum’s campus. Departing from the Heizer Overlook. Available year round.

• Water Court Talk- Every Thursday at 2 p.m. Join Glenstone’s own aquatic horticulturist at the Pavilions Water Court to learn about this one-of-a-kind ecosystem. Available year round.

• Compression Line Tour- Every Sunday at 3 p.m. Join a Glenstone guide for an up-close look at Michael Heizer’s monumental sculpture, Compression Line (1968/2016). Departs from outside Room 11 in the Pavilions. Beginning May 24, 2026.

• Split-Rocker Talk- Every Thursday at 11 a.m. Join Glenstone’s own Split-Rocker technician to learn about this living sculpture by Jeff Koons and its annual blooming season. Beginning May 14, 2026.

• Architecture Talk- Every Friday at 11 a.m. Join us for a special look at the Charles Gwathmey-designed Gallery building in honor of the museum’s 20th anniversary. Departs from the entrance to the Gallery. Beginning May 22, 2026.

• Curatorial Talk- Every Friday at 2 p.m. Join a Glenstone curator for a rotating look at works on view. Location announced each Friday. Beginning May 22, 2026.

• Outdoor Sculpture Walk- Every Saturday at 5 p.m. Join a guided tour of Glenstone's outdoor sculptures. The weekly tour departs from Richard Serra’s Sylvester. Beginning May 23 through September 5, 2026.

Andrea Bowers, Piano Activation

Andrea Bowers’s exhibition in Room 2 includes a piano on loan from Shepherd’s Table and a selection of historic protest music— inspired by German activist Petra Kelly’s piano. Throughout 2026, pianists will perform at unspecified times on the piano to activate the exhibition. Developed in collaboration with the artist and Alistair Coleman, these intermittent performances will feature renowned pianists like Amy J. Yang, Elizabeth Hill, and Damien Sneed.

About Glenstone

Glenstone, a museum of modern and contemporary art, is integrated into more than 300 acres of gently rolling pasture and unspoiled woodland in Montgomery County, Maryland, less than 15 miles from the heart of Washington, DC. Established by the not-for-profit Glenstone Foundation, the museum opened in 2006 and provides a contemplative, intimate setting for experiencing iconic works of art and architecture within a natural environment. 2026 marks Glenstone’s 20th anniversary as a public institution and the opening of the Charles Gwathmey-designed Gallery building.

Glenstone is open Thursdays – Sundays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission to Glenstone is always free and visits can be scheduled online at: www.glenstone.org. The museum includes its original 2006 building, the Gallery; the Thomas Phifer designed, LEED certified Pavilions opened in 2018, and extensive outdoor walking paths with 16 outdoor sculptures.

Media Contact: press@glenstone.org

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