Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park

As a VENUE: Host your event…

The Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park is the perfect setting for waterfront * weddings * corporate events * seminars *  family gatherings, and * more! There are few places in America’s Sailing Capital where you can host an event on the water with an amazing view of the Chesapeake Bay. If you are looking for a unique venue that says Annapolis, look no further than the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Multiple distinctive venues are available:

• Museum Campus: Just moments from downtown and other prominent areas, our venue offers breathtaking views of Back Creek and the Chesapeake Bay, combined with rich maritime history. Create an unforgettable wedding surrounded by stunning waterfront beauty and easy access to the heart of Annapolis. Surrounded by Back Creek and Chesapeake Bay, the Annapolis Maritime Museum offers coastal charm for an unforgettable wedding.
  • Historic Museum Location
  • 2,500 sq. ft. Reception Area
  • 1100 sq. ft. deck with (3) long piers
  • 180° views of the Bay and Back Creek
• Park Campus: 12-acre waterfront park nestled along Back Creek, home to a stunning outdoor venue and dock. Located along the scenic shores of Back Creek, Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Park Campus is the perfect location for a family reunion or picnic, a corporate team building event, an outdoor wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, or graduation party.
  • 3,800 square foot paved patio
  • 30 x 30 Tent with clear side panels
  • Amphitheater Capacity: 40 guests
• Wilma Lee: Experience the perfect blend of coastal charm and convenience at the Annapolis Maritime. Built in 1940, the Wilma Lee is one of the last remaining skipjacks and the official state boat of Maryland. This historic vessel offers an unforgettable backdrop for any occasion – whether you’re planning a corporate event, team-building outing, elopement, intimate wedding, or bachelorette party. With 2-hour private charters for up to 35 passengers (800 sq. ft.) available from April through October, the Wilma Lee delivers a one-of-a-kind Chesapeake experience. Step aboard to celebrate, connect, and make memories surrounded by Annapolis’ iconic waterfront views.
• Bay Room, Side Yard and Waterfront Deck: Surrounded by Back Creek and Chesapeake Bay, the Annapolis Maritime Museum offers coastal charm for an unforgettable wedding.
  • Reception Area: 2,500 square feet
• Beachfront Area: Living shoreline with beach grasses. Usage for ceremony or lawn games during reception.
• Waterfront Deck & Piers: Permanent white tent with retractable clear sides. 180 degree views of the Bay and Back Creek. 6 foot water depth for easy boat access. Water taxi service available.
  • 1,100 square feet with three 120 ft. long piers
• The Barge House: Detached and private (Wedding Party Perfect). With large table, 14 chairs, bathroom, kitchenette, and edicated wifi.
• Exhibit Gallery: Child-friendly exhibits.
  • 2,500 square feet

Support the Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park... by simply booking your next special occasion here:

https://amaritime.org/venue/

As a SHOP: Discover unique gifts…

Visit the Annapolis Maritime Museum‘s shop to purchase gifts and other mementos that directly help the mission of the organization.  Merchandise is catalogued within these collections: * Home Decoration * Fine Art * Apparel * Books * Children’s Books, and * Stuffed Animals.

Support the Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park …by simply purchasing your specialty merchandise here:

https://amaritime.org/

Be a DONOR:  Show that you care…

The Annapolis region is forever linked with the Chesapeake Bay, the oyster industry, and a proud maritime history. This history, which includes environmental impacts due to overharvesting and depletion of the oyster population, must be preserved, remembered, and understood by all who are future stewards of our environment and natural resources. The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park ensures that the maritime heritage of Annapolis is never forgotten. Join us in this mission through your membership, donation, sponsorship, or by volunteering your time.

Membership:

Your membership directly supports the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park and its mission to educate youth and adults about the Annapolis area’s rich maritime heritage and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay through programs, exhibits and community events.  Membership at specified levels is offered: * Individual * Family * 1^st Mate * Commander * Captain, and * Commodore.

Donations:

There are many ways to give, both large and small, and we invite you to join us in our commitment to foster an enduring connection to the Chesapeake Bay and the rich maritime heritage of Annapolis.

• Donations at specified amounts are designated or you may customize your gifts. You may donate on behalf of a business, organization, or in memory, honor, or tribute to a special person or occasion. Recurring gifts are greatly appreciated.
• Corporate Sponsorship:  AMM depends upon the ongoing and generous support of its donors to sustain and expand our programs, and to broaden the reach of our message of historic preservation and environmental education. Connecting to our past is the way we give people inspiration for the future. We thank you for your continued support! The thousands of children attending the many programs at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM), some from Title I schools that would not otherwise receive hands-on science and environmental education, participate in more than just a singular educational experience. As each child boarding the departing school bus with a smile on their face after a day spent at the Museum or Park knows…AMM is all about connection. Connection to the past, and a history built on the maritime industry on the waters of the largest estuary in the U.S.
• Matching Gifts:  Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Some provide matching funds to support employee volunteer hours. Let your company double or triple your impact!
• Gifts of Stock: Benefits of gifts of stocks include:
  • Avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of appreciated stock.
  • Receive a charitable income tax deduction.
  • Further the mission today and witness the benefits of your generosity
• Legacy Gifts:  A bequest is a powerful and easy way for you to support our mission and leave a legacy. You can name AMM as a beneficiary in a new or existing will, trust, and life insurance policy or retirement plan.
• Donor-Advised Funds: A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a convenient way to support the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park while maximizing your philanthropic impact. You can recommend a grant directly from your DAF to help fund our educational programs, preserve maritime heritage, and maintain our waterfront campus.
• Boat Donations:  Thank you again for considering Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) for your boat donation. All proceeds from the sale of your boat support our mission to educate youth and adults about the area’s rich unique maritime heritage and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay and the Museum’s environmental education programs.
• AmazonSmile:  AmazonSmile is an automatic way for you to support the Annapolis Maritime Museum every time you shop at Amazon.  0.5% of your purchase price will be donated to the museum by Amazon. Simply go to smile.amazon.com using your computer or mobile device and start shopping. On your first visit to the site, select the Annapolis Maritime Museum as the charitable organization to receive donations from your eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Your selection will be saved, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.

Volunteer: Climb aboard! Volunteers are needed throughout the year to lead tours of our historic waterfront facility in Eastport, assist with community events, help maintain Museum grounds, gardens, and facilities, to restore historic wooden boats, and to work with our education team’s programs. Your volunteering efforts directly impact the goals and mission of the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park.

Support the Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park …by simply joining, giving, or volunteering here:

https://amaritime.org/support/