Summer Weather at Glenstone
Glenstone is open year-round, including the hot summer months.
Here are some ways we're keeping you cool:
Portable shade
Grab a complimentary parasol at the Arrival Hall to keep the sun at bay. (Plus - if a raincloud rolls through, you're already covered!)
Water, water everywhere
Water stations are available in every building and at multiple points along the Woodland Trail. We also offer cold to-go drinks at the Patio. The hibiscus lemonade is a fan favorite.
Bottled water is available for purchase at the Arrival Hall, Café, and Patio.
Rest, recover, and ride
Our indoor spaces are air-conditioned. Spend time cooling down in the Gallery, Pavilions, Café and Arrival Hall. All of these buildings are temperature controlled and have places to sit.
Outdoor benches are available around the site to pause for a moment of rest.
If a walk across the grounds seems daunting: request a complimentary cart ride to and from the Arrival Hall/Parking area. Carts stop at the Arrival Hall, near the Gallery building, and on the Woodland Trail.
Check the map
Use the Glenstone digital map to find buildings, drinking stations and cart stops.
Ask for help
For assistance and cart pickup from a designated cart stop, please contact the Glenstone Operations Center at 301-983-3936.
Additional Tips for Planning Ahead:
Dress for success
Wear light-colored clothing and a wide-brim hat and sunglasses to minimize heat exposure.
Apply SPF sunscreen before your visit and again on site if you're spending lots of time outside.
Bring a reusable water bottle to sip as you explore the grounds. Refills are available at water stations in buildings and on the Woodland Trail.
Stay informed
Check our website or ask a member of our team about weather impacts to our programs and offerings. On days with a heat advisory or heat warning, we will suspend certain outdoor programs and offerings such as the nature walk and visits to Michael Heizer's Collapse and Andy Goldsworthy's Clay Houses (Boulder-Room-Holes).
