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. Michaels MD 21663
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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
    varies
  • Weddings
Rated 5 by jerrys01

June 08, 2026

jerrys01

A fun and relaxing afternoon

My wife and I enjoyed our visit to the Museum. There were so many exhibits related to boating, both for making a living (crabbing), and for sport and relaxation. I liked being able to visit an...

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Rated 5 by renbody

October 29, 2025

renbody

Well-done museum

It is an excellent museum. The small boat exhibit was small, but well done. The boat building and restoration was interesting -- especially because you could go in and observe as well as chat with...

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Rated 5 by Anne H

September 15, 2025

Anne H

Worth every penny

This museum is wonderful. It has so much history about the Chesapeake Bay, the boating, the crabbing all kinds of different things. And it has a very interesting segment on how the boats helped with...

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