Banneker-Douglass Museum

84 Franklin St.
Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 216-6180

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As the State of Maryland’s official museum of African American heritage, the Banneker-Douglass Museum serves to document, to interpret, and to promote African American history and culture (particularly in Maryland) through exhibitions, programs, and projects in order to improve the understanding and appreciating of America’s rich cultural diversity for all.

The museum includes the beautifully restored Mount Moriah A.M.E. Church. Experience a variety of changing exhibits, lectures, films, tours, performances, and educational programs.

Virtual Experiences:

The Banneker-Douglass Museum focuses on a community-based approach to building collections and exhibitions and in providing tours, public programs, and other services. Check out the Banneker-Douglass Museum YouTube page for highlights on some of their past exhibits.

Banneker-Douglass Museum’s Online Collections Database offers over 12,000 curated archival records, books, maps, photographs, and artwork.


Virtual Tour

Join Kat Spitzer from VisitAnnapolis as she stops by the Banneker-Douglass Museum – Maryland’s official museum of African American heritage.

Freedom Bound Exhibit (VIRTUAL) The powerful exhibit tells nine stories of resistance to bondage and servitude in the Chesapeake Region from the Colonial Period to the American Civil War (1728-1864). The Banneker-Douglass Museum invites visitors to consider what resistance and freedom look like in the present day.

  • Field Trips
  • Free Admission
  • Guided Tours
  • School-Based Experiences

Hours of Operation

Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

School Programs

Tour Add-On Activity

Students design an artwork chronicling a person, place, or event they feel is important to Maryland history. The artworks will be based on artworks on display in the museum. Upon completion of their piece, students write a descriptive label detailing their selection. At the end of the program, all the artworks are placed together for a class presentation. Students will take their artworks home at the conclusion of the program.

Program duration: 45 minutes.

Cost: $45.00/group of 30 students.

Recommended for grades K-8.

Elementary School

Beginning African American History In-School Experience

Begin the exploration of Maryland’s African American history through hands-on activities based on many of Maryland’s influential figures. Students will learn about Adinkra symbols from Western Africa, an area where many African American Marylanders can trace their roots; design a compass for way-finding like Harriet Tubman and Matthew Henson; create a book life Frederick Douglass and James Pennington; and create a protest sign like the Civil Rights Era protesters.

Program duration: 2 hours.
Cost: $100.00/group of 30 students plus mileage.
Recommended for grades K-3.
On-site workshops are available Monday through Friday with flexible start times. To book an on-site program, contact the museum at least 3 weeks in advance of your desired date.

All Ages

Museum On The Move

This traveling exhibition and interactive workshop brings Maryland African American history and culture to you! Let Banneker Douglass Museum created a customized experience for your group or organization. With over 12,000 items in our collections database, our skilled team of museum educators can tailor an experience to meet your needs.

Program duration: Varies

Cost: Please contact museum
Recommended for all ages