Winter Lecture Series

Warm up this winter with the

Winter Lecture Series!!

This year's lecture topics represent a diverse and relevant range of topics, from the history of World War II Boat Building, Sea Turtles and Log Canoe Racing. 

January 12th - March 2nd

Thursdays; 7pm

Museum Bay Room

Admission is $10 per lecture and Free for First Mate-level AMM members and above.

Space Is Limited. First come, first serve.

The 2022 Winter Lecture Series is presented by:

J.P. Morgan Private Bank 

Homestead Gardens

Give the gift of engagement with AMM's winter lectures.

Purchase tickets in advance of the holidays to give the special someone in your life an experience they won't forget!

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School's Out Camp

When school is out, AMM is IN!

We pack each day with nature exploration, hands-on environmental education, and FUN! At AMM, children can explore our beautiful Park Campus with friends new and old, discover local wildlife, play games, make arts and crafts, and so much more!

Tuesday, December 27th

Winter Wonderland!

Come explore our natural winter wonderland at AMM’s Park Campus! Discover how animals and plants survive through the winter months, investigate the science behind seasonal changes, and make some fun winter-themed crafts. Campers will also enjoy a warm and toasty campfire with s’mores!

Friday, December 30th

Marvelous Mammals!

Join us to investigate the native mammals that call AMM’s Park Campus their home! Enjoy games and crafts about the adaptations that make mammals unique. Students will also get hands-on with mammal artifacts, like skulls and furs, to learn all about our marvelous mammals.

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Do You Need To Make An Ira Distribution?

Did you know that with a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), you may be able to satisfy for your traditional IRA’s required minimum distribution (RMD), lower your taxable income, and maximize your impact on a charitable organization, such the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park.  

If you are 70 ½ or older and in no need of your IRA distribution this year, you 

can avoid the income tax on the required withdrawal by contributing to the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park. Those who meet the age requirement can transfer up to $100,000 per year directly from an IRA to an eligible charity without paying income tax on the transaction. If you file a joint tax return, your spouse can also make a charitable contribution of up to $100,000, meaning couples can exclude up to $200,000 of their retirement savings from income tax if they donate it to charity. (If you donate more than the maximum allowable amount, it is considered income and could be subject to income tax.) 

Qualified charitable contributions must be made by December 31 each year to exclude that amount from taxable income. 

Charitable contributions can only be made from IRAs, not 401(k)s or similar types of retirement accounts. So, you might need to roll funds over from a 401(k) to an IRA if you want to make tax-free charitable contributions part of your retirement plan. You don't need to itemize your taxes to make an IRA charitable distribution. However, you cannot additionally claim a charitable contribution tax deduction on a charitable distribution from your IRA. 

Please talk to your financial advisor before making any decisions about your IRA-qualified charitable distribution.

The deadline is December 31, 2022, so act fast.