Focus & Impact
The Annapolis Maritime Museum 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. We accomplish this mission through an engaging suite of hands-on programming and by bringing visitors to our unique location, at the mouth of Back Creek overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.
The education program at the Annapolis Maritime Museum annually serves more than 3,000 students from the City of Annapolis and the surrounding region. Our goal is to help students connect to the place they live, a connection that is necessary to foster a strong environmental ethic and sense of stewardship.
Organization
The Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM) is a major community asset serving Anne Arundel County and beyond.
A volunteer board of 15 distinguished community members, together with an advisory board of 11 members, and a professional staff oversee the operations and long-range planning for this tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. We are also proud to say our thriving cohort of volunteers (almost 300 at last count) are involved in all aspects of the Museum's functions. Please visit our Donations page if you are interested in making a fully tax deductible gift to the Museum.
TIDES & TUNES WATERFRONT MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM: 732 SECOND STREET The second-to-last Tides & Tunes Summer Concert is this Thursday, August 22nd, featuring rock music from the John Frase Project. *Docking is limited as Wilma Lee…
Read More »Ted began his second AMM tour in mid 2024 after serving on the AMM board for 12 years from 2011-2022. He is now retired from a 36-year career in Orthodontics in which he had a clinical based practice in the Annapolis area. For almost as many years,…
Read More »The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series located at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus offers 11 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues from 7-9 PM–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. June …
Read More »First Wednesday Night Race of the Season Watch Party Aboard Wilmo Lee, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm Join our crew for a two-hour watch party of weekly Wednesday Night Races. Have a front row view as sailors compete!…
Read More »Winter Lecture Series this Thursday at 7PM Built on Sotweed: The History and Archaeology of Maryland in the 1600s and its Reliance upon Tobacco, Presenter: Archaeologist Henry Miller Join archeologist Henry Miller for his lecture,…
Read More »BUILD A BOAT PROGRESS VOLUNTEER WITH BOX OF RAIN READ MORE ABOUT BOX OF RAIN SUPPORT THE BOX OF RAIN PROGRAM The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) Box of Rain program serves youth through three core programs, one being the Build…
Read More »The Museum Reopen on Saturday, February 3rd Annapolis Maritime Museum's reparations will be completed and will reopen this Saturday. Thank you to all who have offered encouraging words and helpful hands to our flood recovery. We're taking…
Read More »MUSEUM CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE On January 9th Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM) took in 18 inches of floodwaters. Thankfully, devoted volunteers contributed to a successful preparation of the storm and the contents were spared.…
Read More »SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN Annapolis Maritime Museum 2024 Summer Camp registration is open. Don't miss out on the chance to sign your little one up for our popular summer camp. Spots fill up quickly, follow the link below for easy sign up.…
Read More »OYSTER EDUCATION PROGRAM WINS AWARD The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM)’s Oyster Education Program (OEP) engages 1,500 AACPS 6th graders annually in year-round classroom and field-based activities focused on oysters to illustrate…
Read More »WILMA LEE TAKES HOME THE "DOWN THE CREEK" PRIZE AT EASTPORT YACHT CLUB LIGHT'S PARADE Last Saturday Wilma Lee cruised to victory through the Annapolis waters! "Holidays on the Half Shell" was awarded the Eastport Yacht Club Light's Parade "Up…
Read More »ANNOUNCING THE 2024 WINTER LECTURE SERIES Join us every Thursday from January 18th to March 7th at 7:00 PM to learn about our rich maritime history and Bay ecology. Access these lectures online or in person. Registration is required. Tickets…
Read More »THIS WEEKEND: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY & ARTISTS SUNDAY Join us for Small Business Saturday at Annapolis Maritime Museum! Enjoy 20% off kids' items and apparel (excluding bundles) plus 50% off kids' admission—visit us online or in…
Read More »UNLOCK ANNAPOLIS MARITIME TREASURES ACCESS CATALOGUE HERE Explore the maritime wonders of Annapolis! We are honored to present our online library catalog, a project made possible through our Archivist and volunteers' tireless work. Dive into a…
Read More »MIKE MIRON'S EASTPORT ARCHIVAL COLLECTION Last Tuesday, Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park (AMM) Curator of Collections, Hayley Worland, had the honor of presenting The Michael F. Miron Collection. This remarkable collection houses a treasure trove…
Read More »CELEBRATE AMERICAN ARCHIVE MONTH There are still a couple of weeks left of Archive Month! The Annapolis Maritime Museum boasts an extensive assortment of valuable maritime history items, including oral accounts, pictures, artwork, and tangible…
Read More »Just A Few Wilma Lee Cruises Left Before the season comes to an end, set sail with us on the historic skipjack, Wilma Lee! You don't want to miss this incredible experience. Book Here! Thank You Naval Academy Women's Golf Association Team On…
Read More »SUCCESSFUL SEPTEMBER SUNSETS THANK YOU FOR JOINING US! Thank you to all who came out to our Park Campus for the September Sunsets Concert Series! We appreciate your purchases and donations which helped to support the Annapolis Maritime Museum's…
Read More »Hurricane Isabel 20th Anniversary Hurricane Isabel made landfall in eastern North Carolina on September 18th, 2003 as a category 2 hurricane. Due to this hurricane's vastness, its damaging effects were felt across the Chesapeake and Potomac…
Read More »Cheers To Another Spectacular Boatyard Beach Bash! Last Saturday, September 9th, to a sold-out crowd, this year's Annual Boatyard Beach Bash raised a net total of $170,000 for the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park's education programs. Thank…
Read More »September Sunsets This Thursday September 7th is the first concert of the September Sunsets Concert Series at our Park Campus (7300 Edgewood Rd. Annapolis). Enjoy the rock music of Rickshaw Lizard! - Concerts are free; however, donations are…
Read More »MICHAEL MCHENRY TRIBE RETURNS Michael McHenry Tribe Thursday, August 17 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $10 donations suggested Let's end the 2023 Tides & Tunes series right with the psychedelic funk music of the Michael McHenry Tribe at the Museum campus.…
Read More »LOOSE TIES THIS THURSDAY Loose Ties Thursday, August 10 7:00pm - 9:00pm $10 donations suggested Join us for Rock music at our Museum Campus! Bring lawn chairs for seating. - Beverages will be available for purchase and food trucks will be on…
Read More »WHEELHOUSE ROCK BAND THURSDAY Wheelhouse Rock Band Thursday, August 3 7:00pm - 9:00pm $10 donations suggested Join us for Party Pop and Rock music at our Museum Campus! Bring lawn chairs for seating. - Beverages will be available for purchase…
Read More »JOHN FRASE PROJECT RETURNS John Frase Project Thursday, July 27, 2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm $10 donations suggested Location: Museum’s Waterfront McNasby Campus Join us for Rock music at our Museum Campus! Bring lawn chairs for seating. -…
Read More »Tides and Tunes Summer Concert Series One Night Only Thursday, July 13, 2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm $10 donations suggested Join us for Rock music at our Museum Campus! Bring lawn chairs for seating. Beverages will be available for purchase…
Read More »NEW this summer! Help Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) REDUCE WASTE with the NEW Tides & Tunes Souvenir Tervis cup. For $15, your first drink will be FREE! You can use your Tervis all summer long, a $28 value. Compostable cups will…
Read More »TIDES & TUNES THIS THURSDAY Grilled Lincolns Thursday, June 29 7:00pm - 9:00pm $10 donations suggested Join us for Rock, Hip-Hop, Blues, and Reggae music at our Museum Campus! Bring lawn chairs for seating. Beverages will be available for…
Read More »SWEET LEDA RETURNS THIS THURSDAY! Sweet Leda Thursday, June 22 7:00pm - 9:00pm $10 donations suggested Come out and enjoy Rock, Soul, and Pop music at our Museum Campus! Bring lawn chairs for seating! Beverages will be available for purchase…
Read More »NEW this summer! Help Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) REDUCE WASTE with the NEW Tides & Tunes Souvenir Tervis cup. For $15, your first drink will be FREE! You can use your Tervis all summer long. Compostable cups will be available…
Read More »MERRILL FAMILY PAVILION OPENED! AMM's Merrill Family Pavilion is officially open! On Thursday, June 1st AMM officially opened the new Merrill Family Pavilion! This stunning community asset is at the heart of AMM's Park Campus. It will serve as an…
Read More »WILMA LEE SIP & SAIL CRUISE! Come join us THIS FRIDAY for a Sip and Sail with Alexander Valley Vineyards onboard our historic skipjack, Wilma Lee. Includes charcuterie, wine tasting, and a Wilma Lee wine glass. This cruise will be 21+ GET…
Read More »Maryland Green Center Certified AMM's Education Center was recognized as an official MD Certified Green Center at the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE)'s Annual Youth Summit on Thursday, May 18. The Maryland…
Read More »BOX OF RAIN SCHOLAR MATH STUDENT OF THE MONTH A big congratulations to Box of Rain (BOR) scholar Tassia for receiving the 7th Grade Math Student of the Month Award. We are so proud of all of our BOR scholars who continue to accomplish many…
Read More »CELEBRATE MOTHER'S DAY AT THE MUSEUM Mom's are FREE on Mother's Day! Bring the whole family to AMM on Sunday, May 14th to see our award-winning and state-of-the-art exhibits. Moms and children under 3 are FREE. The Museum is open from 10:00 am…
Read More »WILMA LEE TOURS THIS WEEKEND Heritage Cruise Experience Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay like never before on this 2-hour guided heritage sail aboard Wilma Lee. BOOK HERITAGE HERE Sunset Cruise Join our crew for a two-hour extraordinary…
Read More »Click Here for more information on Tides and Tunes Summer Concert Series: June 15 - August 17, 2023.
Read More »AYC FOUNDATION AWARDS MARITIME GRANT TO ANNAPOLIS MARITIME MUSEUM & PARK [AMM] The Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 Maritime Grant to Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park [AMM] supporting on-the-water experiences for…
Read More »WILMA LEE DROPS ANCHOR AT ANNAPOLIS CITY DOCK Additional cruise location makes waves for tourists and locals! Last weekend, Captain Rick Flamand and our crew of Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park [AMM] sailed the historic skipjack, WILMA LEE to…
Read More »The new Merrill Family Pavilion timber frame is up at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park's [AMM] Park Campus! The Pavilion will include: -2,500 Sq. Ft. -Stunning wood-burning fireplace -Ceiling-mounted fans -ADA…
Read More »On Saturday, Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) celebrated the 11th Annual Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning with our friends from near and far. We eliminated our landfill waste by recycling or composting everything at the event.…
Read More »On Friday, Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congressman John Sarbanes welcomed Congressman Joe Neguse, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, to the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park for a roundtable discussion…
Read More »MARYLAND CELEBRATES NATIONAL CRAB MEAT DAY ON MARCH 9th FOX 45 BALTIMORE'S MARC CLARKE VISITS AMM National Crab Meat Day Celebrated on March 9th every year, this day is to enjoy fresh crab meat dishes. Our Education Director, Megan Fink,…
Read More »FINAL WINTER LECTURE THURSDAY JOIN US IN PERSON OR ONLINE! Presenter: Dr. Sharika D. Crawford Professor of History at the United States Naval Academy During Thursday's lecture, Sea Turtles and their hunters in the Caribbean, participants will…
Read More »MERRILL FAMILY PAVILION CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY ANNAPOLIS MARITIME MUSEUM & PARK'S NEW 2,600 SQ. FOOT PAVILION Pardon our dust! Construction for the new Merrill Family Pavilion is underway at our PARK CAMPUS and we look forward to sharing its…
Read More »WINTER LECTURE SERIES JOIN US IN PERSON OR ONLINE! For over twenty years, Jim Toomey has been bringing the sea into the homes of millions of newspaper readers through his comic strip Sherman’s Lagoon. During Thursday's lecture, A…
Read More »Historian and Author, Jamie Goodall will focus specifically on the Oyster Wars, which began in the 1830s and lasted until 1959 with the death of Berkeley Muse. Thursday's lecture is available online for $10 or become a First Mate $150 member and…
Read More »AMM SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION Check out our summer camp sessions for campers entering Kindergarten through 9th grade. 1-week sessions with unique themes 9am to 4pm $375 per week for nonmembers $325 per week for AMM members [Family Level or…
Read More »Winter Lecture This Thursday Presenter: David Gendell Annapolis sailor, historian, and author David Gendell has conducted extensive research into Annapolis: 1942, including interviews with those on the scene. His presentation includes a variety…
Read More »11th ANNUAL ANNAPOLIS OYSTER ROAST & SOCK BURNING Tickets ON SALE! It's time to start cleaning out those sock drawers... the most curious of traditions and legendary 11th Annual Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning is BACK on Saturday,…
Read More »From the doyenne of Onancock Harbor to an enslaved child living on the waterfront. Leadership, loss, and complicated loyalties pepper their extant narratives and anchor historian Kellee Blake’s lecture, Stronger than Steel. January 12th -…
Read More »Dr. Ritterbush's talk will cover the evolution of the Annapolis Harbor, the City Dock, and the surrounding marketplace over a 150-year period as it went through one major change after another, shifting from a working waterfront to a community of…
Read More »Happy New Year! At the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM), we believe children learn best by doing and so we are committed to immersive, hands-on, environmental education programs. Fees for these programs cover only a fraction of the…
Read More »Winter Lecture Series Warm up this winter with the Winter Lecture Series!! This year's lecture topics represent a diverse and relevant range of topics, from the history of World War II Boat Building, Sea Turtles and Log Canoe Racing. …
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