# Museums by Candlelight at Brunswick Heritage Museum

> Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Brunswick Heritage Museum, 40 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21716
- Ages: A Free Holiday Program for All Ages
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Frederick Historic Sites Consortium
- Official page: https://www.visitfrederick.org/events/annual-events/museums-by-candlelight/
- Last checked: Mon, Nov 9

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## About

During the county-wide Museums by Candlelight day, the Brunswick museum offers festive crafts for kids, photos with Santa and a Santa storytime. Visitors can also see its historic model train layout.

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