EXPLORE OUR HISTORic WATERFRONT at the waterfront warehouse

Step inside one of the oldest extant warehouses in Annapolis — a rare survivor from the city’s bustling maritime past.  

It is a unique example of the many small warehouses that stood near City Dock in the 1700s and 1800s. It was likely built for brothers George and John Barber in the early 1800s to house goods to be sold at their nearby store.  

In 1967, Historic Annapolis, Inc., proposed a plan that enabled the State of Maryland, through the Maryland Historical Trust, to acquire and restore it, preserving this important piece of Annapolis maritime history. 

Today, visitors can explore exhibits that include a detailed scale model of Annapolis which offers a bird’s-eye view of the Annapolis waterfront as it appeared around 1800. 

Location

4 Pinkney Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
410.267.7619

Hours

Winter Hours (January – March):
Friday – Monday: 11 am – 3 pm
Closed Tuesday through Thursday

Summer Hours (April – August):
Sunday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm

Fall Hours (September – December):
Friday – Monday: 10 am – 4 pm
Closed Tuesday through Thursday

Admission Fees

The Waterfront Warehouse is free for all visitors.

 

SPECIAL THANKS

The current interpretation in the Waterfront Warehouse is made possible by a grant from the National Park Service, Chesapeake Gateways.

Interior view of the Waterfront Warehouse in Annapolis featuring maritime exhibits and a detailed scale model of the 18th-century waterfront and harbor.

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