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 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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Rated 5 by JoeG_52

June 28, 2025

JoeG_52

Time Well Spent To Learn & Reflect

While visiting St Michael's we spent several hours at the CBMM and greatly enjoyed the overall experience. The museum not only chronicles the nautical history of the region but also intertwines the...

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