Calvert Marine Museum

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Discover the Chesapeake Bay’s unique story through its prehistoric past, natural environments and maritime heritage. Experience the Patuxent River’s history and ecology on a cruise on one of our iconic Chesapeake Bay wooden work boats, the Wm B. Tennison, a log-built bugeye, or the Dee of St. Mary’s, a Skipjack. The museum hosts day-long Lighthouse Adventure Cruises aboard a private charter vessel. Recognized Chesapeake Bay Storyteller, trained by the Maryland Office of Tourism.
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Location
14200 Solomons Island Rd
SolomonsMD20688
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  • ADA Accessible
  • Admission/Tickets Required
  • Educational Resources Available
  • Family-Friendly
  • Free Parking
  • Group Tour Rates Offered
  • Group-Friendly
  • Maximum Group Participants
    80
  • Meeting Facilities
  • On-site Motorcoach Parking
  • Tour Length
    2 hrs.
  • Video Link
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50PiALnVqfE
  • Weddings
Rated 5 by Miranda L

March 26, 2025

Miranda L

So Cool and lots to see!

This place has been on my visit list for years and I finally got the opportunity to visit! There are lots of buildings to go into and tons of things to see! More then I originally thought! I was...

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Rated 5 by NOSTAYCA

May 17, 2024

NOSTAYCA

Pleasantly surprised.

This was an interesting museum. They even have some live sea creatures. Unfortunately, we arrived late in the afternoon on a last minute decision which limited our time. An archeologist was working...

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Rated 5 by John L

November 03, 2023

John L

A Gem of a Museum

We have been to Solomons several times. But this time, we visited the Calvert Marine Museum. It is really first class. We didn't have time to see it all. The Drum Point Lighthouse is particularly...

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