| Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum | |
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| Phone Number | (410) 745-2916 |
| Address | 213 North Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663 |
| Hours | May to October 9am – 5pm, November to April 10am – 4pm, Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days |
| Website | www.cbmm.org |
| Description | Established in 1965, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Maryland, is a world-class maritime museum dedicated to preserving and exploring the history, environment and people of the entire Chesapeake Bay, with the values of relevancy, authenticity, and stewardship guiding its mission. CBMM is a fully accredited member of the American Association for Museums, offering interactive exhibitions, tours and scenic boat rides, demonstrations, boat rides on the Miles River, hands-on education programs for children and adults, and annual festivals that celebrate the Chesapeake Bay culture, boats, seafood, history, and people. Families with young children can use an activity backpack to facilitate museum exploration. Designed for children 3-6 years old, activities in the backpacks include games, puzzles, and props to encourage play and hands-on exploration within several of the museum’s exhibits, including the 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse. The backpacks can be reserved at CBMM’s Welcome Center during a visit, and are offered free with the museum’s general two-day admission. Visit www.cbmm.org/learn for more information on youth and family programs. Individual Admission**: General admission is good for two days, excluding festivals. $16 – Adults (ages 18-64) $13 – Seniors (65+) and Students (age 17+ with college ID) $12 – Retired Military (with ID) $6 – Children (ages 6-17) FREE – Active Military, Children (ages five and under), and CBMM Members **CBMM is a Museums for All participant, which enables low-income families to visit CBMM for a minimal fee of $3 per person for up to four people with the presentation of an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and photo ID. |