Since 2021

ANNAPOLIS MARITIME MUSEUM & PARK

Name: Winter Lecture: Ospreys on the Patuxent
Start: 2026-02-26T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-26T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Annapolis Maritime Museum

Award-Winning Museum & Skipjack Cruises

EXPLORE

Maritime Museum & Skipjack Tours

Learn about the Annapolis area’s maritime heritage and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay from both land and water.

ENGAGE

Private Events & Community Events

Our two waterfront venues are the perfect setting for picturesque waterfront weddings, corporate events, parties, family gathering, and more.

EDUCATE

Field Trips, Classes & More

Our Eastport community plays an important role at the Annapolis Maritime Museum and we host regular events throughout the year.

Plan Your Visit Today!

Visit Award-Winning Museum Exhibits. Available Tuesday–Sunday 10AM – 3PM

Since 2000

Celebrating 25 Years of Preserving Annapolis' Maritime Heritage

OUR MISSION

The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park educates youth and adults about the Annapolis area’s rich maritime heritage and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay through programs, exhibits and community events.

BECOME A MEMBER

Support our mission to educate youth and adults about the Annapolis area’s rich maritime heritage.

Benefits include day docking, member-only discounts, member-only events, and free attendance to Winter Lecture Series.

MAKE DONATION

Your donation directly funds educational initiatives, historic preservation, and public programs that inspire all ages.

Every contribution, large or small, helps ensure these stories, traditions, and experiences remain accessible to the community for generations to come.

Upcoming Events

January 2026

Jan 08

January 08, 2026

Winter Lecture: The Poplar Island Restoration Project

Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st.
Annapolis, 21403 United States

The Poplar Island Restoration Project Speaker: Julia Moya, Senior Environmental Specialist, Maryland Environmental Service Begin the New Year with one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most remarkable stories of ecological innovation. …

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Jan 15

January 15, 2026

Winter Lecture: Annapolis Goes to War

Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st.
Annapolis, 21403 United States

Speaker: Dr. Craig L. Symonds, Author and Historian Dr. Craig L. Symonds, Professor of History Emeritus at the U.S. Naval Academy, taught for thirty years and later served as the …

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Jan 22

January 22, 2026

Winter Lecture: Chesapeake Bound

Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st.
Annapolis, 21403 United States

Speaker: Thomas Guay, Author and Musician (Eastport Oyster Boys) Thomas Guay is the author of Chesapeake Bound, a historical novel tracing one young man’s perilous 18th-century journey from London to …

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Jan 29

January 29, 2026

Winter Lecture: The Winter Visitors: From Scapa Flow to Annapolis to Bletchley Park

Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st.
Annapolis, 21403 United States

Speaker: Dave Gendell, Author, Historian, and AMM Board Member In January 1941, a state-of-the-art British battleship quietly steamed up the Chesapeake Bay on a secret wartime mission. President Roosevelt traveled …

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EXPLORE

Museum Exhibits

By integrating technology with authentic artifacts, the AMM’s permanent exhibit is designed to engage visitors with the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay and local maritime heritage.

Public Skipjack Cruises

Step aboard the historic Wilma Lee for unforgettable public cruises, offering scenic Chesapeake Bay views, maritime heritage, and unique experiences from April through October.

Park Campus

Our 12-acre waterfront park campus features scenic trails, historic structures, educational programs, and event spaces as well as a boardwalk and pier for enjoying the unique Chesapeake Bay’s ecology in Annapolis.

ENGAGE

Upcoming Events

Check our event calendar to stay up to date on the latest happenings at the Museum and Park, including annual favorites like the Oyster Roast & Sock Burning, Cruises on Wilma Lee and our Winter Lecture Series.

Volunteer

Climb aboard! Volunteers support year-round by leading tours, assisting with events, maintaining grounds, restoring wooden boats, and helping with educational programs—directly advancing our mission.

Private Events

Whether it’s the waterfront wedding of your dreams, a corporate offsite, or a graduation or retirement celebration, the Annapolis Maritime Museum is the perfect venue for your private event.

EDUCATE

Field Trips & School Programs

Bring your students to explore the Bay through engaging programs designed for every grade, K–12. Each experience offers hands-on, inquiry-based learning that brings the Chesapeake to life.

Summer Camps

Join us to play in the woods and water, explore maritime heritage, and become inspired stewards. Students in grades K–9 discover all the Museum and Park offer with our educators.

Box of Rain | Serving Annapolis Youth

Box of Rain connects under-resourced youth (ages 8–14) to the Chesapeake Bay through year-round programs that build self-esteem, life skills, and community—offering discovery, boatbuilding, and summer maritime experiences.

ANNAPOLIS MARITIME MUSEUM & PARK

EXPLORE

Maritime Museum & Skipjack Tours

ENGAGE

Private Events & Community Events

EDUCATE

Field Trips, Classes & More

Plan Your Visit Today!

Celebrating 25 Years of Preserving Annapolis' Maritime Heritage

BECOME A MEMBER

MAKE DONATION

Upcoming Events

EXPLORE

Museum Exhibits

Public Skipjack Cruises

Park Campus

ENGAGE

Upcoming Events

Volunteer

Private Events

EDUCATE

Field Trips & School Programs

Summer Camps

Box of Rain | Serving Annapolis Youth

The museum will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and will reopen on Friday, December 26th.