Built in 1875 and now a National Historic Landmark, Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse (TPSL) is the last "intact" lighthouse of its kind left in its original location. The lighthouse has been beautifully restored by the U.S. Lighthouse Society, which operates tours in partnership with the Annapolis Maritime Museum. In these exclusive interior tours, guests are...
On Saturday, March 24, the Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park hosted the 8th Annual Annapolis Oyster Roast and Sock Burning. People from all over the region gathered to celebrate the start of spring at this annual fundraiser. Good food, live music, and a roaring fire kept the party going all afternoon. People's Choice ticket holders were...
In 2018, Earth Day celebrations around the world will focus on reducing plastic pollution in local waterways. With two waterfront locations, and environmental education at the heart of their mission, the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMMP) is proud to present Earth Day by the Bay, a family-centered celebration of the Chesapeake. “Connecting children with nature...
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park will host local Annapolis photographer, Jay Fleming, in a rotating exhibit in the Museum’s Bay Room and gallery throughout 2018. A reception will be held at the Museum on March 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 to celebrate the art show. Fleming’s photographs create a visual narrative of the lives of...
8th Annual Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning #BurnYourSocks Annapolis, MD – January 18, 2018—For Annapolitan boaters, there’s nothing more indecent than wearing socks with boat shoes…and nothing more cathartic than burning them at the start of spring in a bonfire on the beach. That bonfire, along with all you can eat oysters, will be provided at the...
2017 was a banner year for AMMP. A flourishing education program with a new campus at Back Creek Nature Park helped us grow in our mission to share the maritime history and Bay ecology of the Annapolis region. More people than ever visited the Museum, to see our exhibits and to come together as a...
You are invited to warm up with the enriching Winter Lecture Series at the Annapolis Maritime Museum beginning Thursday, January 11, 2018. The popular educational and informative series of eight wintertime talks provides rich and stimulating topics from an esteemed group of lecturers. Lecture topics represent a diverse and exciting range of interests, from the...
As 2017 comes to a close, the Annapolis Maritime Musem reflects upon a momentous year. Perhaps most indicative of our success is the new addition of "& Park" to our official name. Growth and renewal were the themes of the night when, on December 4, the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park celebrated 2017 and the...
On December 2nd, AMMP was lucky enough to welcome to its shores the big man himself, Santa Claus! Our special maritime St. Nick was surrounded by a festive nautical backdrop, and his visitors were treated to hot cocoa, popcorn, and coffee. While they waited to share their lists of toys and treats, children made candles,...
Annapolis, MD | November 14, 2017 – Planting grasses on the shorelines of the Annapolis Maritime Museum has become a beloved tradition to local second graders. Thanks to the partnership between the Annapolis Maritime Museum and Chesapeake BaySavers, many more students will be given this opportunity. The “Chesapeake Champions” program, now in its fifth year, is...