Museum of Historic Annapolis

Have fun discovering the sights, sounds, and stories of the working-class people of colonial Annapolis at the Hogshead Trades Museum. Visitors of all ages will enjoy hands-on living history in this modest wood-frame structure, a rare surviving example of a building type that was common in 18th-century Annapolis. Talk with interpreters in historic attire as they share details of the daily tasks, meals, and family life of a tradesperson. You might meet a shoemaker, a baker, a seamstress, a printer, or an apothecary!

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.

101 Calvert Rd

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

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.