Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park Youth Education Programs

Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park Youth Education Programs include field trips, family programs, afterschool activities, summer camp, museum exhibits, and hands-on environmental education. Youth programs also feature outdoor classrooms, trails, a boardwalk and pier, boatbuilding, boat restoration, guiding tours, discovery activities, and summer maritime experiences. Additional offerings connected to the museum include public skipjack cruises on the historic Wilma Lee, Box of Rain year-round programs that build self-esteem, life skills, and community, and the Winter Lecture Series.

• Ages: 5–14 years old
• Schedule: Museum open Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 am–3:00 pm; office hours Monday–Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm; public skipjack cruises offered April–October

Founded in 2000 from the efforts of the Eastport Historical Society, the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park is an award-winning museum. Its mission is to educate youth and adults about the Annapolis area’s maritime heritage and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay through programs, exhibits, and community events. The Museum’s Education Center reaches more than 14,000 students and adults annually and offers four free core programs. Box of Rain serves Annapolis youth and connects under-resourced youth ages 8–14 to the Chesapeake Bay through year-round programs. The Eastport community plays an important role at the museum, which hosts regular events throughout the year and is described as a major community asset serving Anne Arundel County and beyond. More than 350 volunteers support museum operations, and since 2018 over 14,000 passengers have sailed aboard the historic skipjack Wilma Lee.

Last updated January 21, 2026.