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National Maritime Museum

Experience Maryland's vibrant maritime heritage at the Chesapeake Bay & Beaches Maritime Museum, a short drive from Annapolis Harbor. This coastal establishment stands on the former site of the area's final oyster packing facility, providing a dynamic portrayal of marine harvesting's significance in the growth of nearby communities. Witness the bustling boatyard, delve into the marine ecosystem, and listen to firsthand accounts of the traditional bay lifestyle.

Prices

  • Adults: $15
  • Seniors: $12
  • Students (17+ with college ID): $12
  • Kids (6-17): $6
  • Kids under 6: free

Hours

  • May - October | 9AM - 5PM
  • November - April | 10AM - 4PM

Events

  • Charity Boat Auction, Oyster Fest, Chesapeake Folk Festiva, Antique Boat Show

Activities

  • Working boatyard
  • Maritime museum exhibits
  • Boat rides on Miles River
  • Boat building demonstrations
  • Artistic workshops

HISTORY OF MUSEUM

The historic building that used to house the state's last oyster packing business, McNasby Oyster Company, has been fully renovated to preserve important details of the architecture and to capture the everyday lives of the hardworking people that once called this place home.

WORKING BOATYARD

Visitors can visit the working boatyard to see boat building demonstrations by local craftsmen who have been making boats the old-fashioned way for decades. Learn about everything from oar making to bronze casting and get an up-close view of this Chesapeake Bay tradition.

FAQs

What Are Some Of The Exhibits?

Dive into the deep history of the Chesapeake Bay with exhibits that focus on everything from Native American life and the Atlantic slave trade to boat building and seafood harvesting.

What Activities Are Available?

Take a scenic boat ride along the Miles River, watch traditional boat builders give demonstrations, take a boat building class, visit the library and special maritime archives, or just learn about local maritime history.