Museum of Historic Annapolis
99 Main Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-990-4754
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Hotbed of the Revolution!
Catalyst for Civil Rights!
Home of the U.S. Naval Academy!
Heart of the Chesapeake!
Annapolis is all these things – and more. Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis and explore three floors of exhibitions and stories in our historic building at 99 Main Street. Annapolis: An American Story is the perfect first stop where you can begin your discovery of Annapolis, A Museum Without Walls™.
Annapolis: An American Story shares dramatic stories of Annapolis and its diverse people – revolutionaries, visionaries, and champions in our nation’s continuing quest for liberty and justice – who helped to shape our American story across more than 400 years.
An inspiring film, chronological and colorful exhibits, and an amazing collection of objects provide a fun learning experience, spark visitor interests, and share more information about our 10 partner sites, all located within a short walk from the museum: the William Paca House and Garden, the U.S. Naval Academy Museum, the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, the Banneker-Douglass Museum, the Maryland State House, the Hammond-Hardwood House, the Mitchell Museum at St. John’s College, the James Brice House, Hogshead, and the historic Waterfront Warehouse.
There is so much to see and do – you will want to return again and again to experience it all!
For more information about the hours of operation or to schedule a private group tour, visit us at https://museum.annapolis.org/.
- Field Trips
- Wheelchair Access
Hours of Operation
Open year round
Admission
General Admission (ages 8 and up) – $7 Children (7 and under) – Free Historic Annapolis Members – Free SNAP/WIC* – Free
The Museum is a self-guided experience. *Historic Annapolis is a Blue Star Museum and a proud partner with the Anne Arundel County Public Library and in the Museums for All program.
The Museum is a self-guided experience. *Historic Annapolis is a Blue Star Museum and a proud partner with the Anne Arundel County Public Library and in the Museums for All program.
School Programs
To reserve your field trip with Historic Annapolis please complete our Field Trip Inquiry Form.
Customize your field trip experience with Historic Annapolis! Students will journey through more than 400 years of diverse history by stepping inside our historic sites. Discover Annapolis’s and Maryland’s role in United States history through storytelling, hands-on activities, and exploration. For more information about field trips and the complete list of Historic Annapolis sites available to view, visit our webpage at https://www.annapolis.org/education/field-trips/ or email us directly at [email protected].
Tour Options: Tours are customizable in length, from 30 minutes to a full-day experience, and may be tailored to all age groups and adapted for schools, camps, and extracurricular groups. Your Historic Annapolis visit can be scheduled Monday through Saturday between 9 am and 4 pm.
• Tour with HA (45-60 minutes, maximum of 60 attendees)
• Half Day with HA (2-2.5 hours, maximum of 100 attendees)
• Day with HA (3.5+ hours, maximum of 120 attendees, includes use of the William Paca Terrace for lunch)
*Experiential Add-On Programs can be added for additional fee:
• Plant A Seed (Grades Pre-K-5)
• Craft Corner (Grades 2-6)
• Rules of Civility (Grades 2-8)
Footprints: Walking In The Footsteps Of History Afterschool Program
Using primary sources, students will learn about the colonial period and the lives of everyday people through a variety of hands-on fun activities. By actually experiencing the impactful “footprints” of those who came before them, students will develop an awareness of their “footprints” in order to determine how their actions and decisions will affect their future and to consider what kind of “footprints” they will leave
More Information:
Courtney Knapp, [email protected]
410-990-4754 or 410-990-4543 x 405
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