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 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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Rated 5 by teetzjp

July 17, 2025

teetzjp

Must visit

Love the “new building” Always so informative. Staff was extremely helpful with museum questions and local information. Nice to know our membership has lot of benefits and reciprocity with other...

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