Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park Education Programs
Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 7300 Edgewood Road, Annapolis, MD 21403
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Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park Education Programs include skipjack tours and public skipjack cruises aboard the historic skipjack Wilma Lee, as well as field trips, classes, and other educational programs. Children can take part in summer camps, boatbuilding, discovery activities, and summer maritime experiences, along with trails-based exploration and hands-on environmental education. The program also offers hands-on programming, family programs, afterschool programs, and special events such as the Winter Lecture Series, Oyster Roast & Sock Burning, and Tides & Tunes concerts.
• Ages: 5–14 years old
• Schedule: Museum exhibits are available Tuesday–Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm; office hours are Monday–Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park was founded in 2000 and is described as celebrating 25 years of preserving Annapolis’ maritime heritage. 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. It is described as an award-winning museum and operates as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The Education Center reaches more than 14,000 students and adults annually, and more than 14,000 passengers have sailed aboard the historic skipjack Wilma Lee since 2018. The museum offers four free core programs and is powered by more than 350 volunteers who lead tours, assist with events, maintain grounds, restore wooden boats, and help with educational programs. The Box of Rain program serves under-resourced youth ages 8–14 through year-round programs that connect them to the Chesapeake Bay and build self-esteem, life skills, and community.
The Eastport community plays an important role at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, and the museum hosts regular events throughout the year. It is described as a major community asset serving Anne Arundel County and beyond. Tides & Tunes concerts are free, with donations gratefully accepted, and for these events there is no parking onsite, with limited street parking nearby and encouragement for guests to use Uber and Lyft.
Last updated July 19, 2026.
• Ages: 5–14 years old
• Schedule: Museum exhibits are available Tuesday–Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm; office hours are Monday–Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park was founded in 2000 and is described as celebrating 25 years of preserving Annapolis’ maritime heritage. 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. It is described as an award-winning museum and operates as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The Education Center reaches more than 14,000 students and adults annually, and more than 14,000 passengers have sailed aboard the historic skipjack Wilma Lee since 2018. The museum offers four free core programs and is powered by more than 350 volunteers who lead tours, assist with events, maintain grounds, restore wooden boats, and help with educational programs. The Box of Rain program serves under-resourced youth ages 8–14 through year-round programs that connect them to the Chesapeake Bay and build self-esteem, life skills, and community.
The Eastport community plays an important role at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, and the museum hosts regular events throughout the year. It is described as a major community asset serving Anne Arundel County and beyond. Tides & Tunes concerts are free, with donations gratefully accepted, and for these events there is no parking onsite, with limited street parking nearby and encouragement for guests to use Uber and Lyft.
Last updated July 19, 2026.
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