The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park

Wednesday Night Races - August 13
2025-08-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States
Join us for a two-hour watch party of Annapolis’ weekly Wednesday Night Races, where you’ll have a front-row view of sailors competing in this quintessential Chesapeake Bay event! Enjoy onboard color commentary on the racing as well as complimentary beverages including wine, beer, canned cocktails, and soda.
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Heritage Tour - August 10
2025-08-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States
Explore Annapolis’s fascinating maritime history and the Chesapeake Bay ecology on this guided two-hour cruise aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. Learn about the city’s fabled boat building industry, the dramatic history and future of the Chesapeake Bay Waterman and oyster harvesting plus facts about local points of interest like Carr’s and Elktonia Beach, Eastport and the Naval Academy. Tour guides will identify and share fun facts about native Chesapeake Bay wildlife along the route. Perfect for anyone interested in the Bay and those who work in and around it. Complimentary water is available onboard.

Adults-$50
Children 12 and Under-$20
Adult + Museum Combo-$52
Child + Museum Combo-$21

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Wilma Lee Sunset Cruise - August 9
2025-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Park Campus, 7300 Edgewood Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
Cruise with us for a memorable two-hour voyage, soaking in the golden hour on the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy complimentary beverages including wine, beer, canned cocktails, and soda.
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Heritage Tour - August 9
2025-08-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States

Wilma Lee Sunset Cruise - August 8
2025-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Park Campus, 7300 Edgewood Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States

Heritage Tour - August 8
2025-08-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States

Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series #9 - 8 Ohms Band with Special Guest Dave Tieff and Area 301 Band
2025-08-07 19:00 - 21:00
Another double header featuring 8 Ohms Band with Special Guest Dave Tieff and Area 301 Band take on Tides & Tunes!
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series located at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis) offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay.

Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted.
Food (food trucks onsite) and spirits are available for purchase.
ZERO WASTE EVENT. PLEASE BRING OR BUY A CUP
No outside alcohol is permitted.
Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program.
We love dogs, but please leave your furry friends at home.
Bring a chair or blanket for seating.
Weather Note: If the weather forecast is questionable on the day of the event, a decision will be made to hold or cancel the concert at 4 p.m. Our social media feeds (Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram) will be updated at that time.

Wilma Lee Sunset Cruise - August 7
2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Park Campus, 7300 Edgewood Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States

Heritage Tour - August 7
2025-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States

Wednesday Night Races - August 6
2025-08-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States

Heritage Tour - August 3
2025-08-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States

Heritage Tour - August 2
2025-08-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States

Tides & Tunes Summer Concert #7: The Grilled Lincolns
2025-07-24 19:00 - 21:00
The Grilled Lincolns return for another fun-packed summer night!
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series located at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis) offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay.

Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted.
Food (food trucks onsite) and spirits are available for purchase.
ZERO WASTE EVENT. PLEASE BRING OR BUY A CUP
No outside alcohol is permitted.
Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program.
We love dogs, but please leave your furry friends at home.
Bring a chair or blanket for seating.
Weather Note: If the weather forecast is questionable on the day of the event, a decision will be made to hold or cancel the concert at 4 p.m. Our social media feeds (Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram) will be updated at that time.

Tides & Tunes Summer Concert #6: Reverend Smackmaster & The Congregation of Funk
2025-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States
Reverend Smackmaster & The Congregation of Funk are back for another night of Motown sounds!
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series located at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis) offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay.

Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted.
Food (food trucks onsite) and spirits are available for purchase.
ZERO WASTE EVENT. PLEASE BRING OR BUY A CUP
No outside alcohol is permitted.
Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program.
We love dogs, but please leave your furry friends at home.
Bring a chair or blanket for seating.
Weather Note: If the weather forecast is questionable on the day of the event, a decision will be made to hold or cancel the concert at 4 p.m. Our social media feeds (Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram) will be updated at that time.

Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series #5: ONO (One Night Only)
2025-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States
ONO (One Night Only) is back and ready to rock out with you!
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series located at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis) offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay.

Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted.
Food (food trucks onsite) and spirits are available for purchase.
ZERO WASTE EVENT. PLEASE BRING OR BUY A CUP
No outside alcohol is permitted.
Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program.
We love dogs, but please leave your furry friends at home.
Bring a chair or blanket for seating.
Weather Note: If the weather forecast is questionable on the day of the event, a decision will be made to hold or cancel the concert at 4 p.m. Our social media feeds (Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram) will be updated at that time.

Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series #4: IlyAimy with Ryan Keith Band
2025-07-03 19:00 - 21:00
Double the fun with TWO bands-IlyAimy and the Ryan Keith Band.
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series located at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis) offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay.

Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted.
Food (food trucks onsite) and spirits are available for purchase.
ZERO WASTE EVENT. PLEASE BRING OR BUY A CUP
No outside alcohol is permitted.
Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program.
We love dogs, but please leave your furry friends at home.
Bring a chair or blanket for seating.
Weather Note: If the weather forecast is questionable on the day of the event, a decision will be made to hold or cancel the concert at 4 p.m. Our social media feeds (Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram) will be updated at that time.

Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series #3: Michael McHenry Tribe
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00
Another night of the soulful, funk-rock sounds of Michael McHenry Tribe!
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series located at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis) offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay.

Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted.
Food (food trucks onsite) and spirits are available for purchase.
ZERO WASTE EVENT. PLEASE BRING OR BUY A CUP
No outside alcohol is permitted.
Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program.
We love dogs, but please leave your furry friends at home.
Bring a chair or blanket for seating.
Weather Note: If the weather forecast is questionable on the day of the event, a decision will be made to hold or cancel the concert at 4 p.m. Our social media feeds (Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram) will be updated at that time.

Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series #1-Dublin 5
2025-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series kicks off the fun with a returning favorite, Dublin 5!
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series located at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis) offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay.

Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted.
Food (food trucks onsite) and spirits are available for purchase.
ZERO WASTE EVENT. PLEASE BRING OR BUY A CUP
No outside alcohol is permitted.
Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program.
We love dogs, but please leave your furry friends at home.
Bring a chair or blanket for seating.
Weather Note: If the weather forecast is questionable on the day of the event, a decision will be made to hold or cancel the concert at 4 p.m. Our social media feeds (Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram) will be updated at that time.

Chesapeake Catfish Cookoff 12-4 PM
2025-05-03 12:00 - 16:00
Taste delicious catfish dishes from local restaurants, judged by photographer Jay Fleming, Chef John Shields & Kevin Atticks, MD Secretary of Agriculture! Enjoy live music, cooking demos, fish-cutting demos, and a lecture from a fisheries scientist on invasive species.
The Chesapeake Catfish Cook-off isn’t just an event—it’s a movement. Invasive catfish threaten the Chesapeake Bay, and together, we’re tackling the problem head-on while serving up an unforgettable experience.
Ticket Price: $55 Purchase here.
This event takes place at Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Park Campus located at 7300 Edgewood Rd. Annapolis, MD 21403. 3% Credit Card Fee will be applied.

Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning
2025-03-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States
Click HERE for general admission tickets. People’s Choice tickets are sold out. Limited amount of tickets available.
General Admission: $50 for adults and $10 for children (ages 5-10). Kids under 5 are free. Admission includes unlimited raw and roasted oysters and live music. Food trucks will be on site with additional food offerings, and beer, wine, and select cocktails will be available for purchase.
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.
What to Expect

For this event we are doing our part to reduce landfill waste which means all cups, plates, and utensils are biodegradable. We will be recycling aluminum and glass bottles as well as our oyster shells. Help us protect our environment! Please throw away waste in the designated marked bins.
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Sunday, March 23, 2025. Registrants will receive updates via email, in addition to posts made on Instagram, Facebook, and our website.
Drink tickets are available for purchase at the ticket table adjacent to the bar.
Though we typically welcome our four-legged friends, dogs are not permitted at this event.
Strollers are not permitted at this event due to large crowds.
We ask that you do not bring chairs due to space limitations.

Please contact the Museum at 410-295-0104 if you have any questions.
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

Chesapeake Invaders: The Ecology and Economics of Blue Catfish on the Bay, Presenter Jay Fleming
2025-02-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States
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Photographer Jay Fleming will share photos and stories on the invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay, highlighting its economic and ecological impacts.
Chef Matthew Lego from LEO will discuss the culinary qualities of blue catfish and offer samples to the audience.

$10 Admission and FREE for First Mate & Above Museum Members. Limited seating. Please register and reserve your spot. Virtual option available, please reserve virtual spot to receive zoom link.
FIRST MATE & ABOVE MEMBERS MUST PRE-REGISTER USING MEMBER CODE, PLEASE CONTACT KELLY SWARTOUT AT development@amaritime.org if you misplaced your code or have any issues reserving your spot.

Pictured in Time: An Artist's Journey Around the Chesapeake, Presenter Neil Harpe
2025-02-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States
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Harpe’s new book, Pictured in Time: An Artist’s Journey Around the Chesapeake, features over 125 unpublished 1980s and ’90s Chesapeake Bay photographs.

The book also showcases the artwork inspired by these iconic images.

$10 Admission and FREE for First Mate & Above Museum Members. Limited seating. Please register and reserve your spot. Virtual option available, please reserve virtual spot to receive zoom link.
FIRST MATE & ABOVE MEMBERS MUST PRE-REGISTER USING MEMBER CODE, PLEASE CONTACT KELLY SWARTOUT AT development@amaritime.org if you misplaced your code or have any issues reserving your spot.

50 Years on the Chesapeake Art Show
2025-02-18 10:00 - 2025-03-16 15:00 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States
The Annapolis Watercolor Club Celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and the AMM is proud to host the first of several exhibitions in honor of the event. Come see gorgeous work from a variety of local artist’s celebrating local landmarks, wildlife, and ways of life.

Resilience in Practice: Adapting to Sea Level Rise at AMM, Presenter Cameron Ramey
2025-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States
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Stantec representative, Cameron Ramey, will discuss Sea Level Rise (SLR) planning at the Annapolis Maritime Museum.

The focus will be on “resilience in practice” at the community, resident, and industry levels.

Ramey will highlight key Sea Level Rise-related projects

$10 Admission and FREE for First Mate & Above Museum Members. Limited seating. Please register and reserve your spot. Virtual option available, please reserve virtual spot to receive zoom link.
FIRST MATE & ABOVE MEMBERS MUST PRE-REGISTER USING MEMBER CODE, PLEASE CONTACT KELLY SWARTOUT AT development@amaritime.org if you misplaced your code or have any issues reserving your spot.

A Reckless Night, A Path to Freedom: The Royal Navy on the Chesapeake in 1814, Presenter Dave Gendell
2025-02-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States
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A Royal Navy frigate on the Chesapeake Bay carries a young captain to disaster and, a few months later, provides a path to escape for a large group of enslaved people. Author David Gendell unpacks the amazing story of the HMS MENELAUS on the Chesapeake in 1814 including an ill-conceived moonlight raid on the Upper Eastern Shore that ended with the death of one of the Royal Navy’s highest profile captains and the frigate’s leading role in the escape of dozens of enslaved people from the Annapolis area.

$10 Admission and FREE for First Mate & Above Museum Members. Limited seating. Please register and reserve your spot. Virtual option available, please reserve virtual spot to receive zoom link.
FIRST MATE & ABOVE MEMBERS MUST PRE-REGISTER USING MEMBER CODE, PLEASE CONTACT KELLY SWARTOUT AT development@amaritime.org if you misplaced your code or have any issues reserving your spot.

Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Celebrates 150 Years of Service by John Potvin
2025-01-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States
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Since 1875, the Thomas Point Shoal lighthouse has been guiding mariners up the bay past one of the most notorious shoals on the Chesapeake. The shoal has seen it’s share of historical events, including the grounding of a British warship in 1812 and the scene of battles during the Oyster wars.
2025 is the 150th anniversary of the lighthouse lighting. We will explore the different generations of history from the United States Lighthouse Service, the Coast Guard era, the automation of the light and ultimately the transfer of the light to the City of Annapolis and cooperative partnership with the Annapolis Maritime Museum, the Chesapeake Chapter of the United States Lighthouse Society and the long term commitment of this National Historic Landmark.
From there, we will discuss the repair, maintenance and preservation of the lighthouse, including some of the pitfalls and lessons learned. The slide show presentation will feature some beautiful pictures of local photographer David Sites.

$10 Admission and FREE for First Mate & Above Museum Members. Limited seating. Please register and reserve your spot . Virtual option available, please reserve virtual spot to receive zoom link.
FIRST MATE & ABOVE MEMBERS MUST PRE-REGISTER USING MEMBER CODE, PLEASE CONTACT KELLY SWARTOUT AT development@amaritime.org if you misplaced your code or have any issues reserving your spot.

American Blues: The Diverse, Delicious Story of the Chesapeake Blue Crab, Presenter Kate Livie
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States
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Join Chesapeake writer and historian Kate Livie as she shares the fascinating history of the Bay’s crab industry through untold stories of the underdogs who shaped our cuisine and culture. From enslaved cooks and watermen, to Black entrepreneurs persevering and profiting during the height of Jim Crow, immigrant spice merchants and migrant pickers, Livie will share the history of the Chesapeake’s iconic fishery—and explore the ways climate change and globalization are threatening its future.
Kate Livie is a professional Chesapeake educator, writer and social historian. As an Eastern Shore native, Kate is passionate about the Chesapeake Bay’s culture, history, traditions and environment, and contributes regularly to publications like Chesapeake Bay Magazine, Baltimore Magazine and Edible Delmarva, and has hosted programs for MPT, NPR and the History Channel. Her 2015 book, Chesapeake Oysters: The Bay’s Foundation and Future, won the Maryland Historical Society’s Marion Brewington prize for Maritime History. Formerly the director of education and associate curator at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Kate teaches courses about the Bay’s culture and environment at Washington College and lectures on Chesapeake topics at cultural institutions, colleges and non-profits throughout the region. Kate lives in her hometown of Chestertown, Maryland, and spends the weekends on the Chester River with her husband Ben and their son, Laurie.

$10 Admission and FREE for First Mate & Above Museum Members. Limited seating. Please register and reserve your spot. Virtual option available, please reserve virtual spot to receive zoom link.
FIRST MATE & ABOVE MEMBERS MUST PRE-REGISTER USING MEMBER CODE, PLEASE CONTACT KELLY SWARTOUT AT development@amaritime.org if you misplaced your code or have any issues reserving your spot.

Chesapeake Bay in Story and Song, Presenter Jeff Holland
2025-01-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States
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Jefferson Holland, Chesapeake Troubadour and Annapolis Poet Laureate presents a delightful program of original tall tales, sing-along-songs and epic poetry inspired by the people, places and especially the traditional boats of the Bay: Pirates! Cannibal crabs! And the Key to Annapolis History explained in eight stanzas! Holland has entertained audiences on both shores of the Bay as well as both coasts of the continent, and this event is sure to be a sell-out.

$10 Admission and FREE for First Mate & Above Museum Members. Limited seating. Please register and reserve your spot. Virtual option available, please reserve virtual spot to receive zoom link.
FIRST MATE & ABOVE MEMBERS MUST PRE-REGISTER USING MEMBER CODE, PLEASE CONTACT KELLY SWARTOUT at development@amaritime.org if you misplaced your code or have any issues reserving your spot.

Celebrating American Sailing, Presenter: Gary Jobson
2025-01-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States
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It was a busy year in 2024 for the sport of sailing. A team of 13 American sailors competed in the Olympic Games in Marseilles, France and the 37th Defense of the America’s Cup was sailed in Barcelona, Spain. Annapolis Hall of Fame sailor covered the Olympics for NBC and traveled to Barcelona for the America’s Cup. He will present a first- hand account of the action from his unique perspective. Jobson will also give a presentation on the state of sailing and where the sport is heading in the future. He will also talk about his new book, The Characters of the America’s Cup.
Gary Jobson is an award-winning journalist who has covered nine America’s Cups and seven Olympic Games for television. He has been inducted in the National Sailing Hall of Fame and the America’s Cup Hall of Fame. He has won major regattas including the America’s Cup, Congressional Cup. Southern Circuit, Annapolis to Newport Race, the Fastnet Race and many other offshore races, one-design championships, and cruised some of the most remote regions of the world. Jobson has written 23 books on sailing. He is often seen sailing his 32-foot day sailor on the Chesapeake Bay.

$10 Admission and FREE for First Mate & Above Museum Members. Limited seating. Please register and reserve your spot. Virtual option available, please reserve virtual spot to receive zoom link.
FIRST MATE & ABOVE MEMBERS MUST PRE-REGISTER USING MEMBER CODE, PLEASE CONTACT KELLY SWARTOUT at development@amaritime.org if you misplaced your code or have any issues reserving your spot.

Jay Fleming’s 10th Annual Holiday Party
2024-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second st., Annapolis, 21403, United States
Jay Fleming’s tenth annual holiday party will be held at the Annapolis Maritime Museum from six to nine in the evening on December 6th! This party is always a fun time – Tangier Sound oysters on the half shell, beer from Forward Brewing, and wine at an incredible venue right on the water!
Admission includes:

Wild-caught Chesapeake Bay oysters on the half-shell from Harris Seafood

Oyster bar Sponsored by Von Paris Moving

Grilled oysters with Old Bay Garlic Butter
Samples of blue catfish from Maryland’s Best, Jimmy’s Famous Seafood and Tilghman Seafood Company
Dark and Stormy rum drinks from Lyon Rum
Delicious beer from Forward Brewing
Light fare and apps

This year, there will be two ticket options:
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS – $25 Purchase here
VIP TICKETS – SOLD OUT
VIP gets early admission and Jay’s 2025 Life on the Chesapeake Bay wall calendar!
100% of the admission fee will go directly to the Museum to support their education and outreach programs.

Thank You, Sponsors!
