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.

Museum open hours begin this Saturday, June 13! Visit us to learn about local history, ecology, and enjoy a picnic on ou...
06/13/2026

Museum open hours begin this Saturday, June 13! Visit us to learn about local history, ecology, and enjoy a picnic on our waterfront lawn.

06/12/2026

Music on the Lawn is cancelled tonight, June 12, due to inclement weather. Any purchased tickets will be refunded. Stay safe!

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/

Address

1418 EW Shady Side Road
Shady Side, MD
20764

Telephone

(410) 867-4486

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