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Why Choose Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park?

Our venue provides more than just a stunning setting; it offers a unique blend of local culture, natural beauty, and coastal elegance. With versatile spaces, personalized services, and a prime location—complete with three docks for boat arrivals—Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park ensures your wedding day is everything you've dreamed it to be.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Beach
Boat/Yacht
Historic Building
Marina
Museum
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Decor
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
November
December

Reviews of Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park

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Annapolis Maritime Museum offers a stunning waterfront setting with a tented deck, piers, and plentiful photo spots, comfortably suited for around 120 guests. Museum spaces, a cottage staging area, and multiple bars create versatile mingling zones while the breeze keeps guests comfortable. Staff are responsive and flexible, and rental fees support a nonprofit.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Annapolis Maritime Museum offers a stunning waterfront setting with a tented deck, piers, and plentiful photo spots, comfortably suited for around 120 guests. Museum spaces, a cottage staging area, and multiple bars create versatile mingling zones while the breeze keeps guests comfortable. Staff are responsive and flexible, and rental fees support a nonprofit.

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Mary Sent on 06/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best day ever

This was a perfect venue for our daughter’s wedding. It was a unique experience to be able to offer our guests everything from a beautiful ceremony on the most picturesque deck overlooking the water to a cocktail hour in the side yard to the incredible banquet space to the truly unique and interesting and fun experience of the museum itself. We heard from so many of our guests how much they enjoyed themselves and what a great place to have a wedding! Personally, I loved that the rental fee goes completely to support the educational programs offered by AMM. And the icing on the cake, so to speak, was the fantastic support Paige provided. She was so good about communicating, answering our questions, offering helpful ideas and making sure everyone was where they needed to be at the proper time. I cannot say enough positive things about our experience there - truly a most beautiful and memorable occasion in our lives!
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Mike Sent on 10/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

LOVE this venue

We had an incredible time at AMM, highly recommended. We had about 120 people, not sure how they’d fit 150, but they worked with us on every request, helped with the layout/floorplan, etc.

I wish more caterers were on the “preferred vendors” list, but those are a minor issue.
Laura
Laura Sent on 07/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Weekend in Every Way!

From the moment I found AMM I knew it was our venue. You just couldn't ask for a more perfect waterfront setting and right in the heart of Annapolis! Not to mention we were able to bring our own sailboat up to the dock for the evening which was beyond special for photographs & allowing friends/family to tour the boat we'd lived & traveled on for 2 years.
We had our ceremony on the tented outdoor deck overlooking Back Creek & The Chesapeake Bay. In case of rain they offer side enclosures. Even in the heat of our July summer day there was a beautiful breeze coming off the water keeping our guests comfortable. The reception inside was the perfect space for our party. And guests loved to be able to explore the museum and the outside grounds as they pleased throughout the evening.
Paige was so helpful in making sure we had everything we needed for the day. Not to mention the venue fee is supporting such a wonderful museum!
We also enjoyed chartering their Skipjack, Wilma Lee, the afternoon before the wedding. Allowing out- of-town guests a chance to enjoy a day out on the water and see another side of Annapolis!
Cannot recommend this venue enough - beautiful space & wonderful people! Thank you Katie, Captain Bill & Paige!
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Jenifer Sent on 06/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement party

We rented the park area and the pavilion for an engagement party this past May. Working with Amber to plan the event was great and all went very smoothly. The price was reasonable and we liked that the money goes to this amazing non-profit organization. If you are planning an event in Annapolis, you should take a look at Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park venues.
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Ed Wilson Sent on 09/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome venue for an awesome day

AMM worked out great for our daughter's wedding. The external cottage was the perfect staging area for the wedding party to prep before the reception. The museum area made for a great pre-meal mingling space where guests could browse the exhibits and having a second bar on the covered deck not only afforded views of the surrounding marina but once the party got going with a live band, served as quieter space for more intimate conversations. The main space looked great with the decorations and everyone felt connected. We had a beautiful evening and the ability to stroll out on the piers and star gaze added to the special feeling of the occasion.
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Morgan Sent on 07/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

So thankful we chose to have our big day at the Maritime Museum! Paige and her team was so responsive and flexible to make my vision come to life! Our guests were in awe of the venue and how different it was than any other venue they've been to. The lighting is amazing in every picture and there are so many areas to get different kinds of photos - its as if we were at a huge venue!
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Stephanie Sent on 06/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

My Dream Venue

Having our wedding at the Annapolis Maritime Museum was an incredible experience. Paige was super responsive, professional, and a pleasure to work with. AMM is such a unique venue with absolutely gorgeous views on the water. Our guests enjoyed cocktail hour walking through the museum and outside on the deck/docks. Additionally, the barge house was perfect for getting ready before the ceremony. If you are looking for a charming Annapolis venue, this is it!
Rachelle
Rachelle Sent on 06/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond!

We had our daughter’s wedding and reception at the Annapolis Maritime Museum—everything was beautiful (the venue practically decorated itself!), comfortable, and perfect. We hired an employee of the venue, Jenna Byrne, as our day-of coordinator—Jenna is worth her weight IN GOLD!!! I cannot say enough about her work ethic, attention to and execution of detail, responsiveness, and value. 10/10 recommend this venue AND Jenna B.
Liz
Liz G. Sent on 01/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Annapolis venue!

We've been going to the Annapolis Maritime Museum for local events for years and knew it was the perfect venue for our big day! It has the best view of the Chesapeake in all of Annapolis and we loved how intimate and warm the space feels. Paige was so helpful and responsive throughout the entire process, and facilitated our perfect wedding day as our day-of-coordinator. Our guests loved how special the venue felt and we loved that we didn't need a lot of decor; the setting spoke for itself. Cocktail hour on the deck at sunset was a highlight. We'd strongly recommend AMM and Paige!
(photos below by Megan Bennett Photography)
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Jill Sent on 11/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!

We got married on 10/29/22 and AMM was absolutely perfect. We initially toured the museum on 7/4/21 right after we got engaged, and didn't look at another venue- we were in love! Paige was so easy to work with, the space is stunning, and the Barge House was the perfect place for the guys to get ready! We had our ceremony off site, but we could not have asked for a better venue, staff, and backdrop for our day. We highly recommend getting married at the Annapolis Maritime Museum!!!!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

13 Endorsements
Joy Michelle Photography Joy Michelle Photography Wedding Photographers

Working at Annapolis Maritime museum is always a pleasure! I have had the opportunity to shoot weddings and events at this venue and it's truly one of a kind. Amazing views, helpful & professional staff, unique space. Highly recommend!

Honeywood Event + Tent Honeywood Event + Tent Wedding Rentals

The Annapolis Maritime Museum is an absolute treasure of a venue! You will not find a space with more character or charm when it comes creating your dream Chesapeake Bay/Annapolis-inspired wedding. Paige and all of the museum staff are so nice, welcoming and knowledgeable. They are true professionals and work to ensure every aspect of your event is perfect. When it comes to choosing a waterfront venue in or around Annapolis, it doesn’t get any better than AMM.

Rose Gold Events & Styling Rose Gold Events & Styling Wedding Planners

The Annapolis Maritime Museum is a gem of a venue! The location can't be beat in the heart of downtown Annapolis. The venue overlooks the water, had a great tented dock, a beautiful interior space, and a wonderful museum exhibit perfect for photos. Onsite there is also a bridal cottage for you to get ready in. The venue is so charming and you will have so many great photos opportunities there. The staff there is also amazing!! I can't wait to work there again soon!

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Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park frequently asked questions

Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Tables
The space offered by Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Beach
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Historic Building
  • Marina
  • Museum
  • Park
  • Waterfront
Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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