Annapolis Maritime Museum

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,500

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park is a waterfront wedding venue located in the Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis, Maryland. Situated just across Spa Creek from historic downtown Annapolis, this unique museum offers couples and their guests gorgeous views of the Chesapeake Bay and Back Creek. We're happy to accommodate both intimate ceremonies as well as lavish receptions in our indoor or outdoor settings. Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park looks forward to making your special day everything you dreamed it to be.

Seated guest capacity

50-150

Venue type

Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

723 Second St, Annapolis, MD 21403

Our event spaces

Waterfront Deck

Get your guests right on the water for a real Chesapeake Bay experience

Our 1,200 sq ft wooden waterfront deck was newly replaced in 2020. The venue rental includes a custom-built tent which is 11' at the perimeter at 17' at the peak, with clear vinyl side panels which can be pulled shut in the event of wind or rain. The waterfront deck features 180 degree views of Back Creek, and views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge beyond! Enjoy your wedding ceremony or cocktail hour as boats float by.

Guest capacity

5-150 Seated

20-150 Standing

Square footage

1,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- Custom built tent 11' at perimeter and 17' at peak - String lights below the tent roof - Clear vinyl panels that can be pulled shut during inclement weather - Access to (3) 120' piers for photo ops or for guests to bring boats

Bay Room

The perfect industrial space adjacent to our Museum and Waterfront Deck

The 2,500 sq ft Bay Room is an industrial style space with concrete floor and exposed ductwork, complimented by ceiling-mounted string lights and white paper lanterns. We feature oversized Bay-themed portraiture by renowned local photographer Jay Fleming. The house lighting is all dimmable, and there are glass double doors that allow access to the Museum and the Waterfront Deck.

Guest capacity

20-150 Seated

50-200 Standing

Square footage

2,500

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- Dimmable house lighting - Glass garage door that can be opened for easy load-in and load-out for vendors, or left open until 9pm for ambiance - String lights and white paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling - No need for an additional dance floor

Exhibit Room

Locals and out of town guests alike will enjoy learning about the maritime heritage of Annapolis during your wedding in our recently renovated Museum

The 2,500 sq ft exhibit room in the Annapolis Maritime Museum is recently updated as of Summer 2020. Our Museum supports our mission of educating the community on the maritime heritage of Annapolis and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay through interactive exhibits. Even guests local to Annapolis will enjoy, but it is a great feature for out-of-town guests to get a true Annapolis experience.

Guest capacity

Up to 0 Seated

5-100 Standing

Square footage

2,500

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Multiple exhibits for guests to interact with to learn more about Annapolis - Fish tank featuring oyster display - For an additional charge, a museum docent can be on-hand for tours or questions