OUR HISTORY

Preserving Maritime History and Heritage, Inspiring Environmental Stewardship

Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) educates about the area’s maritime heritage and Chesapeake Bay ecology through exhibits, programs, and events. Our Education Center serves 14,000+ students and adults, fostering critical thinking and outdoor experiences. With free core programs, field trips, and summer camps, we aim to connect people with the environment and inspire sustainable decision-making. As a community-driven organization, AMM relies on a volunteer board and over 350 dedicated volunteers. Support our mission by making a tax-deductible gift or becoming a member.

23 Years & Counting

2000

The Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM) is established, evolved from Eastport Historical Society

2003

Hurricane Isabel devastated McNasby’s

2004

The AMM became a Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse partner, introduced tours from the Museum

2005

First Boatyard Beach Bash

2007

Launched Environmental Education programs

2008

Post-hurricane renovations completed; Museum reopened
with Oysters on the Half Shell permanent exhibit

2009

First wedding at the AMM

2010

Launched Oyster Education Program in partnership with NOAA

2011

Wooden Boat Crew established to restore and preserve the AMM’s wooden boat collection

2014

Introduced summer camp program

2015

Digital Archives began digitizing the Museum’s physical transcripts for electronic preservation and accessibility

2016

The AMM acquired Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park - 12 acres situated on Back Creek

2016

Adopted Pearl, the working cat

2017

Living shoreline installed to protect tidal shorelines from erosion and provide access and habitat

2018

Box of Rain merged with the AMM, a program focused on serving youth in public housing with maritime and mentoring activities

2019

Restored 80-year-old 75 foot historic skipjack Wilma Lee

2020

Launched Wilma Lee programming and award-winning Heritage Cruises

2021

Installed Our Changing Waterfront permanent exhibits

2021

Opening of the new exhibit

2022

New mural embraces public art in the maritime time and ecology of the Chesapeake Bay

2023

Opening of the pavilion and new deepwater dock

The Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park Awards

1988 Historic Annapolis Foundation Community Award for Volunteers
1998 Historic Annapolis Foundation Community Award
1998 Maryland Historical Trust Educational Excellence Award
1999 Annapolis Preservation Trust Certificate of Appreciation
2000 Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network Gateways Site Destination
2001 Greenscape Organization Volunteer Award
2001 Maryland Historical Trust Preservation Award
2003 Historic Annapolis Foundation Preservation Award
2004 Heritage Program Award from the Four Rivers Heritage Area
2004 Best New Heritage initiative from the Four Rivers Heritage Area
2005 Interpretive Product Award from the Four Rivers Heritage Area
2005 Heritage Event Award from the Four Rivers Heritage Area for the Museum's Maritime marketing Days

2010 Heritage Tourism Product Award from the Four River Heritage Area
2015 Stewardship Award from the Four Rivers Heritage Area from the Museum's Oyster Education Partnership
2018 Public/Private Partnership of the Year Award from the Four Rivers Heritage Area
2020 Heritage Tourism Product Award from the Four Rivers Heritage Area for the Skipjack Wilma Lee
2021 Preservation Award from Historic Annapolis for Creative Maritime Heritage Programming Aboard the Skipjack Wilma Lee
2021 Heritage Tourism Product Award from the Four Rivers Heritage Area for the exhibit Our Changing Waterfront