Captain Avery Museum

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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, expanded 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.

We're ready to go for the Captain Avery Museum Oyster Festival! 🦪🎶Join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, from 11:00 AM ...
10/16/2026

We're ready to go for the Captain Avery Museum Oyster Festival! 🦪🎶

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM for a fantastic day of food, live music, local vendors, and Chesapeake Bay fun!

The latest weather forecast is looking promising, with dry conditions expected tomorrow afternoon. 🌤️

Bring your friends and family and come celebrate with us on the beautiful West River waterfront.
🎟️ Get your tickets today!
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/eregistrati/event/oysterfestival2026tickets/

A big thank you to The Baltimore Banner for featuring us in their What to Do This Weekend roundup! 🦪🎉Looking for somethi...
10/16/2026

A big thank you to The Baltimore Banner for featuring us in their What to Do This Weekend roundup! 🦪🎉

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Join us at the Captain Avery Museum Oyster Fest for a fantastic day of food, live music, and family-friendly fun on the beautiful West River!

📅 Saturday, October 17 11am-5.30pm
📍 Captain Avery Museum, 1418 E West Shady Side Rd, Shady Side, MD

Check out the feature in The Baltimore Banner below, and get your tickets today!

Whether you want to toss back freshly shucked oysters in Annapolis, watch artists paint and draw in Columbia or attend a punk rock flea market in Baltimore, we've got you covered.

We’re getting ready for Oyster Fest. Thanks to Homestead Gardens for supplying our Festive Fall Decorations.The Captain ...
10/15/2026

We’re getting ready for Oyster Fest. Thanks to Homestead Gardens for supplying our Festive Fall Decorations.
The Captain Avery Museum Oyster Fest is Saturday October 17th 11am-5.30pm

🦪🌿 WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE? 🐢🦎We’re excited to welcome Eco Adventures to the Captain Avery Museum Oyster Festival on Saturda...
10/15/2026

🦪🌿 WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE? 🐢🦎
We’re excited to welcome Eco Adventures to the Captain Avery Museum Oyster Festival on Saturday, October 17!
Get ready for some WILD fun as Eco Adventures brings the wonders of nature and wildlife to our festival! A great opportunity for kids and adults alike to learn about fascinating creatures and get closer to the natural world.
🦪 Saturday, October 17
📍 Captain Avery Museum | Shady Side, MD
Come for the oysters, stay for the adventures! 🐍🐢

Don’t miss the launch of Captain Avery Museum’s signature fundraiser! Shopping starts at noon at the Annual Oyster Festi...
10/13/2026

Don’t miss the launch of Captain Avery Museum’s signature fundraiser! Shopping starts at noon at the Annual Oyster Festival that opens at 11 am this Saturday, October 17th. Get in line! So many offerings.

CHOOSE IT!
See It. Love It. Choose It!

Not an auction—no bidding, no waiting!

Discover unique treasures, exclusive dining experiences, vacation getaways, and more—all generously donated to benefit Captain Avery Museum!

Each offering has a special fixed price, typically below its value. Find something you love, purchase it on the spot, and it’s yours!

❤️ Great finds. Memorable experiences. One great cause!

100% of proceeds support Captain Avery Museum!

Check out some of the items available to Choose-it! These items and much much more are available at the Captain Avery Museum Oyster Festival!

10/05/2026

🦪 Tickets for our Annual Oyster Festival are on sale now! 🦪
Join us on October 17th for a day celebrating Chesapeake Bay culture, food, music, and community at the Captain Avery Museum!
Get your tickets today!
https://conta.cc/4y7VGC3
Check out this video produced by NPS Chesapeake Gateways highlighting last year’s 2025 Oyster Fest and giving you a taste of what’s in store this year!

Oue October Newsletter is here! Join us for the Oyster Festival on October 17th!
10/02/2026

Oue October Newsletter is here! Join us for the Oyster Festival on October 17th!

Email from Captain Avery Museum Get Your Oyster Fest Tickets Now and Join the Fun on Oct 17!   October 2026 Upcoming Events Oyster Fest Tickets Oyster Festival October 17th 11:00 am- 5:30 pm Raindate

🦪 The Captain Avery Museum Needs You! 🦪We’re looking for volunteers to help with our Annual Oyster Fest on Saturday, Oct...
09/28/2026

🦪 The Captain Avery Museum Needs You! 🦪
We’re looking for volunteers to help with our Annual Oyster Fest on Saturday, October 17th!
Whether you can help with setup, activities, or cleanup, we’d love to have you join us.
Sign up here to volunteer:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48A9AE2CA6F5C25-65976022-2026 #/

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1418 EW Shady Side Road
Shady Side, MD
20764

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(410) 867-4486

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