Chesapeake Bay Foundation Weddings and Events

Our beautiful waterfront venue at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Phillip Merrill Center showcases both natural beauty and sustainability through innovative environmentally friendly design. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or intimate gathering, our venue offers a unique and captivating setting that aligns with your values and love for the environment.

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Celebrate on the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Philip Merrill Environmental Center in Annapolis, Maryland provides a magical waterfront setting for your next event.

The venue offers extraordinary views of the Chesapeake Bay—both inside and out—that are unmatched by any venue in the area.

Among the world's greenest buildings, CBF's Philip Merrill Environmental Center is surrounded by acres of natural beauty.

Just minutes from downtown Annapolis, the Merrill Center is fully equipped to handle a wide variety of social events and occasions. Whether you're planning an elegant, formal, or casual wedding, a corporate event, or a barbeque on the beach, the Chesapeake Bay is the perfect backdrop.

From our state-of-the-art conference center to our sweeping foyer and floor-to-ceiling windows to our tented deck and secluded beach, your guests will be enchanted by the simple elegance of their surroundings. Our onsite wedding and events manager can recommend trusted vendors familiar with the facility who will simplify your event planning and can help make all your dreams a reality.

Visit Us

6 Herndon Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21403

Hours
Monday–Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Contact
(443) 482-2001

Events@cbf.org