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Upcoming Events
Tue, May 21, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm CBMM Model Guild Sailing RacesCBMM
CBMM’s Model Guild invites general-admission guests to watch model skipjack races on select dates from May-November. These radio-controlled (RC) sailing races take place on CBMM’s Fogg’s Cove waterfront from 11am–1pm. […]
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Tue, May 21, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Yoga on Navy PointCBMMJoin RYT-200 yoga instructor Colleen Morrison in this all-levels class on Tuesdays in May and June.
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Fri, May 24, 8:00 am – Mon, May 27, 5:00 pm ACA Level 1/2 Essentials of Coastal Kayak Instructor CertificationCBMMJoin Jake Taylor, owner of Mountain & Sea Sports LLC and American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Trainer Educator for kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding in this Level 1 & 2 Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification course.
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Learn about CBMM’s programs, exhibitions, and more.
What We Offer
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through hands-on learning, world-class exhibitions, and on-the-water experiences. Watch the restoration of the Bay’s historic vessels in our Working Shipyard. Participate in programs that shine a light on the Bay’s maritime history and culture. You can do it all at your Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum!
Buy a Boat from CBMM
The Charity Boat Donation Program makes the process of buying a boat simple and straightforward.
Get Involved
Your Membership dues and Annual Fund donations directly support CBMM’s efforts to be a vital community partner and to provide meaningful and accessible experiences to all.
CBMM’s collection contains more than 80,000 objects dedicated to the history of the region
CBMM serves more than 5,000 Maryland public school students, teachers, and chaperones.
Between 70–80% of CBMM’s yearly expenditures go toward our goal of offering the community world-class programming.
CBMM employees are involved with more than 100 community organizations through public service or volunteering.
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Harbor Highlights Cruises are back! These cruises exploring St. Michaels Harbor, including CBMM`s working waterfront, aboard a historic vessel are free for first responders, frontline workers, and their families this week before opening to all guests for the season on Saturday.
Make plans to add a 45-minute cruise led by our volunteer crew to your next visit on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and select Mondays this summer. Tickets are available in advance online via cbmm.org/cruises or upon entrance at the Welcome Center.
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Thanks to @talbotcountymd for highlighting our new Welcome Center with a Community Impact Award!
If you haven`t had the chance to experience the new exhibitions and amenities in the transformational new building, we hope that you can visit soon. Click the link in our story to watch a video feature with President & CEO Kristen Greenaway.
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We are one month away from the 36th Antique & Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair on June 14-16! Spend Father’s Day weekend with CBMM and enjoy one of the largest classic boat shows in the Mid-Atlantic region and more on CBMM’s waterfront campus along the Miles River.
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Our First Responders & Front Line Workers Appreciation Week is here! This morning, we were thrilled to welcome a group from Elkton Vet Center in Cecil County to explore our campus, including a Harbor Highlights Cruise aboard Dory Boat.
This week, we`re inviting all first responders, frontline workers, and their families to enjoy free admission. Plus, we`ve lined up exciting activities, demonstrations, programming, and discounts as part of our #YourMuseumYourCommunity celebration. Join us in thanking these community heroes, including law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical personnel, healthcare professionals, and all others who provide essential services around the region.
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