Annapolis Maritime Museum

Address:	723 2nd St, Annapolis, MD 21403, USA
Phone:	+1 410-295-0104
Site:	amaritime.org
Rating:	4.4
Working:	Closed Closed Closed 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM

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Reviews 27

Lindsay Fisher Gallagher

I have to take a moment to thank the awesome team at the Annapolis Maritime Museum for being such all stars both during the wedding planning process on our big day. My husband and I fell in love with the museum at our first visit with Cindy. Its just a special, super neat space. We loved the more industrial feel and it was definitely the "Annapolis", non-hotel, waterfront location that we were looking for. It was the first venue we looked at the one we compared all other site visits to. Even though the space is relatively compact space, it definitely works for a big event. We had 150 guests plus a band and sit down dinner and were able to make the number work comfortably by breaking down a few tables after dinner to give us some breather room for dancing. The newly tented deck is gorgeous. And despite the fact that it ended up snowing on our wedding day in April(!!!), we were able to bring in space heaters at the last minute and it made the space completely usable all night even with temperatures in the 30s (note: that took three industrial space heaters, rented through Absolute Party Rental who were also great!). I will admit that I was a higher maintenance bride. I think I made at least 10 visits to the museum pre-wedding and thats being conservative. The patience, kindness and partnership extended to me by Cindy and Paige was absolutely amazing. They made me feel like our day was important in the midst of the hundreds of other events and activities going on at the museum. They were such a pleasure to work with and our trust in them was well deserved. When it was all said and done, our wedding day was perfect and flawless and I couldnt thank these ladies enough for that. I would highly recommend the Annapolis Maritime Museum as a fantastic wedding venue and look forward to going to many other events there in the years to come!

Mark Beardsley

A gem of a museum! Inside the museum there are exhibits showing how the oysters were harvested and then canned with tons of photos.The "exploded" boat (maybe sawed in half would be a better description) with a list of the parts is very cool, it lets you see just how the oyster boat is constructed. Then there are two boats outside that are very interesting as well. One is a draketail and it just looks like it is built for speed. Cant imagine working from its deck with an oyster tong in my hands... The other outside boat is a bugeye sailboat, if memory serves. Just a beautiful craft. Plus there is a very nice shaded dock area with views of the marina and creek with the bay in the background. Great place to visit! It is free, but hit the Donation jar at the entry if you can!

Joe Eberly

Great place for public water access - two piers out into back creek for fishing, crabbing, bird watching, photography, etc. You can see the Bay Bridge and Chesapeake Bay from here. Inside you will find fun history from the waterman days of Eastport. It is also a great place to host an event. There are 3 historic boats on the premises. Dont forget to check out Wild Country Seafood closeby.

Kenneth Kaye

This small museum is a gem. There is not only the story of oysters as an important economic influence, but the numerous hands on exhibits of the boats used to harvest them. They also have local art displayed. From their dock you will get a great view of Back Creek, the towers on Greenbury Point, and Chesapeake Bay. Unique place to have a picnic.

Leesburg Resident

Great museum that used to be an oyster packing facilty years ago. There are three vintage wooden oyster & crab harvesting boats outside and one inside. Plenty of history & photos here about the Chesapeake Bay oyster harvesting industry that peaked long ago & then declined.

erika prophet payne

It is not fair to people in the community that have been leaving here for years not to be able to go to a public beach, because of a wedding. The beach is not apart of the Maritime.

tair swepston

They have a great display of Annapolis maritime, oyster history. I take my students for their fieldtrips 2 times per year. Wonderful program with dedicated staff and vlounteers.

Amanda Burgess

This museum was very cute, nice small museum to visit. It seemed to be more about oyster harvesting/canning on the bay than it did about boats in general.

Jasmine Jones

Nice, small venue. Perfect for a small class field trip. Beautiful scenery right by the water.

Forest Platt

Great little gem of a museum on the local commercial history and on the bay ecology.

Kim B.

Great homeschool field trip experience. Knowledgeable and friendly staff educators!

Susan Arnett

Great bay views, interesting exhibits, good art shows, friendly staff

Kiesett Newton

The exhibit on oyster packing in early Annapolis was interesting.

Kathy Ginevan

Nice events, street limited parking. Kayaking launch