Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

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Explore the 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, working shipyard, meet traditional craftsmen, enjoy hands-on activities and discover exhibitions detailing the Bay's role throughout history. On Maryland's Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. A recognized Chesapeake Bay Storyteller, trained by the Maryland Office of Tourism.
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Location
213 N. Talbot St
St. MichaelsMD21663
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  • ADA Accessible
  • Admission/Tickets Required
  • Educational Resources Available
  • Family-Friendly
  • Free Parking
  • Green Property
  • Group Tour Rates Offered
  • Group-Friendly
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Student Group-Friendly
  • Tour Length
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  • Weddings
Rated 5 by Kathy S

April 28, 2025

Kathy S

Beautiful day in St Michaels

The CBMM campus is beautiful and the staff and volunteers are so friendly and knowledgeable! So much to see and learn about the history, culture and lifestyle of the Bay. Not very crowded for us but...

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Rated 5 by Karl S

March 25, 2025

Karl S

No Better Place to Appreciate the Bay

This is an unusual museum, and is well worth a side-trip if you are on your way to the beaches, as well as making it a destination on its own. It is very spread out over a large waterfront area...

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Rated 5 by Jeannie D

February 23, 2025

Jeannie D

Great place to step back in time to learn a lot about Chesapeake Bay.

You can spend hours here, so much information about Chesapeake Bay. There is an oyster ship, crabbing, motor boat history and of course the lighthouse! You can climb to the top of the lighthouse...

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