Guided and Self-guided Tours

We welcome all students, whether public, private, or home schooled. Camp and scout groups are also encouraged to visit.

Guided Tours

Pre-Visit Information (PDF)

Chesapeake Bay Discovery Tour
Ages: 2nd through 12th grades
Tour Duration: 1 ½ hours

In this history-based program, we explore the Chesapeake's intertwined past and present, from the woodland forests and marshes of the Native Americans to the froggy rumble of modern powerboats. Through hands-on objects and interactive displays in our Lighthouse, At Play on the Bay, Waterfowling, and Bay History exhibits, students explore how the Chesapeake profoundly shaped the lives of its inhabitants over the centuries, whether watermen or bathing beauties.

Chesapeake Bay Bounty Tour
Ages: 2nd through 12th grades
Tour Duration: 1 ½ hours

In this hands-on science- and-history- based program, learn what it means to 'follow the water' in every season on the Chesapeake through the eyes of a waterman. In our Oystering, Waterman's Wharf, and Waterfowling exhibits, Students will have a chance to tong for oysters, pull crab pots, climb into an oysterman's bunk on a skipjack, and hear stories of the 'big guns' commercial hunters used at the turn of the century.

For more information on our guided tours, contact Group Reservations at 410-745-2916 ext. 111 or hvanfleet@cbmm.org.

Self-Guided Tours

In addition to our guided tours, we offer the option of self-guided tours by reservation. Our self-guided tours can accommodate up to 100 students with teachers and chaperones. For more information on self-guided tours, contact Group reservations at 410-745-2916 ext. 111 or hvanfleet@cbmm.org.

Program Fees

Guided Tours

Maryland Students
$4.00 per student
No charge Talbot County students

Out of State Students
$8.00 per student

All Teachers/Chaperones
$8.00 per adult

Register Online for Guided Tours (non Talbot County Schools)
Register Online (Talbot County Schools)

Self-Guided Tours

Maryland Students
$2.00 per student

Out of State Students
$4.00 per student

All Teachers/Chaperones
$4.00 per adult

For Girl Scouts

The Chesapeake Bay Patch
Visiting the Museum will allow you to complete an activity for The Chesapeake Bay Patch. For further information go to the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland website at:
www.gscm.org/adults/attachments/ChesapeakeBay.pdf

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