Springsong Museum
The Springsong Museum will be a new cultural and environmental center dedicated to the legacy of writer, scientist, and environmental advocate Rachel Carson. Located at Burnt Mills East Park in Montgomery County, Maryland, near the neighborhoods where Carson lived and wrote, the museum will offer a space for learning, connection, and reflection rooted in her vision of ecological awareness and public engagement.
Client
Springsong Museum
Location
Burnt Mills, MD
Size
Completed
2025
Through immersive exhibits, site-sensitive architecture, and outdoor programming, the museum aims to foster curiosity, understanding, and a deeper relationship with the natural world. Carson’s belief that wonder is the foundation of care continues to shape the museum’s mission and design approach. Community engagement is ongoing, with concept design advancing in tandem with Montgomery Parks’ planning process.
Design Team
Douglas Bothner
Dustin Page
Jacob Taswell
Consultants
Civil Engineer – GLW
Landscape Architect – Mahan Rykiel Associates
MEP Engineer & Fire Protection – James Posey Associates
Structural Engineer – Tylin Group
Sustainability Consultant – Lorax Partnership
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