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Captain Avery Museum is a 19th-century waterman's home turned historic museum on the banks of the West River in Shady Side, Maryland, available to rent for weddings, birthdays and work retreats. The exclusive venue includes the Great Room (seats up to 60 for sit-down dinner), a fully furnished screened porch, native gardens, a waterfront lawn with space for tents, games and a modular dance floor, plus a fully equipped catering kitchen. ADA-compliant entrances and restrooms, free on-site parking for 40 cars and panoramic Chesapeake Bay views round out the offering. Rental pricing is $250 for two hours, $500 for four hours indoors or out, and $100 per hour thereafter.