The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
A Maritime Museum and Park located in Annapolis Maryland
Overcoming initial misunderstandings, petty jealousies, and continuing differences over priorities, scientists and engineers on both sides of the Atlantic found new and often ingenious ways to work together.
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) invites all enthusiasts of maritime heritage and the ecology of the Bay to its Volunteer Open House on Monday, February 19th. Whether you're interested in education programs, guiding visitors as a museum docent, supporting events, assisting with archives, contributing to garden and grounds maintenance, engaging in boat maintenance …
Robert Smalls' life was one of accomplishment. Starting enslaved, then American politician, publisher, businessman, and maritime pilot. Hear the thrilling tale of how Smalls freed himself, his crew, and their families during the American Civil War by commandeering a Confederate ship and sailing it from Confederate-controlled waters to freedom.
Tobacco was foundational to shaping life in the Lord Baltimore's colony. Explore insights into the yearly "Tobacco Fleet" that brought goods and carried tobacco across the Atlantic. Learn about the remains of an actual 17th- century English tobacco ship discovered using historical research and archaeology.
The U.S. Naval Academy is now facing one of its greatest challenges ever: overcoming the challenge of local sea level rise and climate change stressors. Hear about observations of historic flooding events at USNA and the work of the Sea Level Rise Advisory Council, a group formed in 2015 to gather data and forecast future mitigation actions.
Select watercolors, featuring maritime, floral, and architectural images focused on Eastport and the greater Chesapeake Bay region. Featuring local artist Cynthia Shumaker. Available with museum admission. FINAL WEEKEND FOR VIEWING Tickets can be purchased here.
Learn about the ecology and history of the Chesapeake Bay and stop by our craft table to create your own example of local wildlife. FREE admission for all visitors to our waterfront campus, in honor of Maryland Day weekend!
Celebrate the spring equinox and the beginning of boating season each March by burning those nasty winter socks at the Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning. In a tradition dating back to the late 1970s, Annapolitans relieve themselves of the necessities of winter as the “Burn Your Socks” is recited. Sold out! Rain or shine event!
Learn about the ecology and history of the Chesapeake Bay and stop by our craft table to create your own example of local wildlife. FREE admission for all visitors to our waterfront campus, in honor of Maryland Day weekend!
10AM -3PM The Easter Bunny will be stopping by the Annapolis Maritime Museum for a special visit before Easter. When visiting our exhibits on March 29th and 30th, keep your eyes peeled for 20 hidden eggs to be traded in at our front desk for various treats. One golden egg will win you two cruise …
Delight your preschooler with songs, stories, and exciting lessons all about our maritime and ecological heritage.
Come see select photographs and pen and ink drawings showcasing life on and around the Chesapeake Bay Region. Featuring artists James Ronayne and Kimmy Stevenson, rising senior students at local high schools. Show viewing included with museum admission.
