The King Barn Dairy MOOseum at South Germantown Recreational Park will reopen for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 2, welcoming visitors back to one of Montgomery County’s most unique historic attractions.
Located at 18028 Central Park Circle in Boyds, the MOOseum offers a hands-on look at the region’s rich dairy farming heritage. The collection features a wide range of dairy-related artifacts, including tools used in fields and barns, equipment from creameries, and items tied to milk delivery, feed businesses, and veterinary care. A large assortment of cow-themed collectibles adds a fun and memorable element for visitors of all ages.
The MOOseum will be open Saturdays from 10am to 3pm and on the fourth Sunday of each month from 1pm to 4pm, running through October. Admission is free for individuals and families during regular open days. The site itself has deep historical roots dating back more than a century. In 1913, James and Macie King purchased a 350-acre farm between Germantown and Boyds, building a thriving dairy operation during a period when dairy farming played a major role in Montgomery County’s economy.
A devastating fire in 1926 destroyed much of the original farm, including multiple homes and barns. The King family rebuilt, constructing a modern farmhouse and, in 1930, a state-of-the-art dairy barn that became the centerpiece of the operation. After the farm was sold in 1962, the property eventually became part of a larger effort to preserve open space in what is now the county’s Agricultural Reserve. Over time, most of the remaining structures deteriorated, but the dairy barn was saved through community advocacy and restored as a historic landmark.
The barn’s exterior restoration was completed in 2001, and by 2010, the space officially opened to the public as the King Barn Dairy MOOseum, offering a permanent tribute to the area’s agricultural past. Today, the MOOseum stands as both an educational resource and a family-friendly destination, giving visitors a chance to explore how dairy farming shaped Montgomery County while enjoying interactive exhibits and preserved history inside the iconic barn.
