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
Sat, Apr 27, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Shipyard WorkdayCBMM Shipyard
Join Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Shipwrights select Saturdays for an opportunity to work on new construction and restoration projects.
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Fri, May 03, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Jazz on the Miles RiverPatriot CruisesSip cocktails and enjoy the sounds of JG and the Initials aboard PATRIOT while floating on the gentle waters of the Miles River on a 90-minute cruise. In the early […]
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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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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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Last year, 186 CBMM volunteers combined to contribute a total of 18,675 hours of service!
During #NationalVolunteerWeek, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers who do so much to help further our mission and make our campus a better place.
2,500 hours supporting our Shipyard
2,500 hours developing and supporting the upkeep of our exhibitions and collections
1,800 hours continuing education through trainings, meetings, and peer support
1,600 hours as crew on our historic vessels
1,500 hours contributing to the Maritime Model Guild
1,600 hours welcoming our 76,000+ guests to campus
850 hours supporting our summer campers
700 hours supporting our annual festivals and the 23,500 guests who attended them
380 hours providing tours to groups, families, and businesses to share the Chesapeake story with 10,000+ guests
400 hours supporting our Rising Tide after-school program
200 hours gardening to keep our campus beautiful
60 hours supporting 4,500+ area students, teachers, and chaperones through interactive learning
200 hours gardening to keep our campus beautiful
Click the link in our story to learn more about all the ways this terrific group makes an impact!
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Happy Chesapeake Bay Week!
@marylandpublictv`s 20th annual celebration of the Bay is underway! "Racing Rivals: Log Canoes of Chesapeake Bay" premieres tonight at 8pm. This film was part of our Chesapeake Bay Week Film Festival and features familiar CBMM faces and collection images. Check your local listings or watch via the free MPT app.
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We are back for day ✌️ of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival!
There are more than 90 exhibiting artisans spread across our 18-acre waterfront campus, plus great food and drinks, live music on two stages, cruises aboard PATRIOT, and more. Join the fun from 10am-4pm today! The gates open for guests who have pre-purchased tickets at 9:30am.
Learn more and buy tickets at cbmm.org/seaglassfestival.
📷 Sharon Thorpe
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The Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival is underway! Join us for family fun with fantastic shopping, great food and drinks, live music on two stages, and more today (Saturday) until 5pm and tomorrow (Sunday) 10am-4pm. Learn more and buy tickets at cbmm.org/seaglassfestival.
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