Hogshead Trades Museum, Historic Annapolis

Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis and explore the new exhibition, "Annapolis: An American Story." Immerse yourself in the stories of the people of Annapolis – 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. Explore three floors of dynamic exhibits and then head out into the city to visit our companion sites to delve deeper into Annapolis's story.

Historic treasury & museum devoted to the history of the 1700s building & the region.

The Hammond–Harwood House is a historic house museum at 19 Maryland Avenue in Annapolis, Maryland, USA. Built in 1774, is one of the premier colonial houses remaining in America from the British colonial period. The house was designed by the architect William Buckland in 1774 for the wealthy farmer Matthias Hammond of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was modeled on the design of the Villa Pisani in Montagnana, Italy, as depicted in Book II, Chapter XIV of Palladio's work. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960, and is now managed by a non-profit organization as a museum.

Videos & modern exhibits exploring the history of the U.S. Navy & the role of the Naval Academy.

101 Calvert Rd

Visit this rare surviving example of a small Annapolis waterfront warehouse from the 18th century. Explore the history of our city’s waterfront with a large-scale model depicting a birds-eye view of the historic landscape, circa the 18th century, just steps from today’s modern City Dock. New interpretation installed in 2022 shares the story of our Annapolis history.

The William Paca House and Garden is a five-part Georgian mansion built in the 1760s by signer of the Declaration of Independence, William Paca. Today, the House and Garden is open to the public as a historic house museum, operated by Historic Annapolis, Inc., where you can learn about all the people who lived and labored in this home. Self-guided and guided tours available. Admission fee starts at $5. Please note: hours may be subject to change due to weather and special events. The William Paca Garden is also available for rental for private events and weddings; please call 410.990.4538.

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 appreciation of America’s rich cultural diversity for all.