Annapolis, MD

Maryland State Archives
DESCRIPTION: Permanent records repository for the State of Maryland; features a public search room for family history and historical research. Collections include original public records, church records, newspapers, photographs and maps

ADMISSION: free

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat; 8:30a-noon, 1p-4:30p

ADDRESS: Hall of Records, 350 Rowe Boulevard

PHONE: 410-260-6400

WEBSITE:  http://www.mdsa.net

Chesapeake Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION: Hands-on fun for children; interactive exhibits include Bay Window, Watermen, Center Stage, Body Works and Express Yourself

ADMISSION: small fee

DAYS & HOURS: 10a-4p, Summer hours 11a-5p

ADDRESS: 25 Silopanna Road

PHONE: 410-990-1993

WEBSITE: http://www.theccm.org

Annapolis Maritime Museum
DESCRIPTION: Collection of historic and maritime artifacts from the region; exhibits cover cultural and maritime history, boat builders and watermen; annual Richwood Doll House exhibit at Christmas

ADMISSION: small fee

DAYS & HOURS: Sat 11a-4p

ADDRESS: 723 Second Street  MAP

PHONE: 410-268-1802

WEBSITE: http://www.amaritime.org

Maryland State House
DESCRIPTION: Built between 1735 and 1737, it is the oldest public building in Maryland. Historic Annapolis Foundation Research Center

ADMISSION: free

DAYS & HOURS:

ADDRESS: State House Grounds

PHONE: 410-267-7619

WEBSITE: http://www.annapolis.org

Rams Head Tavern
Annapolis' only restaurant, microbrewery and live national entertainment showcase that ranges from Blues, Jazz and R&B acts in an English pub; the establishment has lots of character

ADMISSION: cover charge during concerts

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-2a, Sun 10a-2a

ADDRESS: 33 West Street  MAP

PHONE: 410-268-4545

WEBSITE: http://www.ramsheadtavern.com

U.S. Naval Academy Museum
DESCRIPTION: Ship models, paintings, flags, uniforms, swords, firearms, rare books, photographs and memorabilia; a bookstore is onsite

ADMISSION: small fee

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 9a-5p, Sun 11a-5p

ADDRESS: Preble Hall, 118 Maryland Ave

PHONE: 410-293-2108

WEBSITE: http://www.usna.edu/Museum