Captain Avery Museum

Captain Avery Museum Interpreting three centuries of Chesapeake Bay history. The grounds are open all year, dawn til dusk. Leashed pets are welcome! Please clean up after all pets.

HOURS OF OPERATION
The house museum is open to the public by appointment only and during special events throughout the year. PROPERTY & GROUNDS
On the National Register of Historic Places, the Captain Avery Museum was once the 19th century home of a waterman and his family. Over three centuries, this house has borne witness to social, cultural and environmental changes. It has been renovated, expa

nded upon, and even moved from its original plot. We sit on the Shady Side Peninsula in southern Anne Arundel County, nestled along the banks of the West River. We invite you to enjoy the beauty of our rain gardens, outdoor exhibits, and sweeping view of the Chesapeake Bay without disrupting the natural processes taking place.

Check out our June newsletter!
06/01/2026

Check out our June newsletter!

Email from Captain Avery Museum Don't Miss Out: Register for our upcoming June events!   June 2026 Upcoming Events Painting by the Pier June 13, 20, 27 4:30-6:00 PM Looking for something beyond the ty

Unwind with an evening of outdoor painting, scenic views, a glass of wine, and wonderful company on Saturday evenings in...
05/30/2026

Unwind with an evening of outdoor painting, scenic views, a glass of wine, and wonderful company on Saturday evenings in June! Registration is open for Painting by the Pier. Fee includes all supplies, drinks, and light refreshments. We’d love to have you join us!

📍 Captain Avery Museum
📅 June 13, 20, 27
⏰ 4:30-6:00 PM

Register at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/eregistrati/event/paintingbythepier/

MUSIC ON THE LAWN IS BACK!! We have added two weeks to this year's lineup beginning on May 22 with THE THREETLES!Playin...
05/13/2026

MUSIC ON THE LAWN IS BACK!! We have added two weeks to this year's lineup beginning on May 22 with THE THREETLES!

Playing Beatles music including songs from the solo careers of John, Paul, George & Ringo, The Threetles offer tight harmonies, fancy guitar picking plus some deep tracks.

Click here to see the full lineup and purchase tickets:
https://captainaverymuseum.org/music-on-the-lawn

Write By the Bay is this Saturday, May 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Prompt: Anticipation, continue a current project or sta...
05/06/2026

Write By the Bay is this Saturday, May 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Prompt: Anticipation, continue a current project or start a new one!

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1418 EW Shady Side Road
Shady Side, MD
20764

Telephone

(410) 867-4486

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