Embrace the history, environment, and culture of the region while enjoying waterfront views and authentic experiences.
Your Chesapeake adventure begins here.
What’s Happening
Upcoming Events
Fri, May 03, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Jazz on the Miles River (SOLD OUT)Patriot Cruises
(April 29 update: This cruise is now sold out. Stay tuned for more special events like this one planned this season.) Sip cocktails and enjoy the sounds of JG and […]
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Sat, May 04, 9:00 am – Sun, May 05, 4:00 pm Build Your Own Smith Island Skiff Model WorkshopWorkshop AnnexJoin CBMM’s Model Guild in this two-day Build Your Own Smith Island Skiff Model Workshop.
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Tue, May 07, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Yoga on Navy PointCBMMJoin Colleen Morrison, RYT-200, for a mixed level vinyasa flow on Tuesday evenings in October on CBMM’s beautiful campus.
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What Are You Looking For?
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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Buy your tickets now to join us June 14-16 for the 36th Antique & Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair.
This Father’s Day weekend tradition is one of the largest classic boat shows in the Mid-Atlantic region, bringing a wide range of vessels representing a multitude of makers and eras to our docks and waterfront campus. There`s also a juried Coastal Arts Fair showcasing vendors whose products, services, and art represent boats, the water, and coastal life.
Learn more and buy tickets at cbmm.org/ACBF.
📷 Sharon Thorpe
Our popular paddling programs are coming back soon!
Check out the full list at the link below, including an ACA instructor certification course, three Full Moon Paddles, and a pair of Paddle & Tastings. Rent a kayak or bring your own. Register now as space is limited!
Learn more and register at cbmm.org/paddling2024. CBMM members save 20% off the cost of registration and rentals.
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Learn new skills through our Apprentice For A Day programming!
On June 20-23, we`re offering a four-day Bronze Casting Workshop in the Shipyard, sharing the ins and outs of casting bronze and aluminum using the traditional green sand technique. CBMM members save $130 on their registration fee!
Learn more and register at cbmm.org/BronzeCasting2024.
📷 Sharon Thorpe
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A huge shoutout to our Heirloom Garden volunteers during #NationalVolunteerWeek!
Recently, these volunteer gardeners gathered to weed beds and plant seeds and had the chance to share their knowledge about the historic herbs and vegetables that will grow in year`s garden with visiting students from St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Salisbury, Md.
Learn more about our wonderful team of volunteers at cbmm.org/VolunteerWeek2024.
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