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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!
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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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Live music is coming to CBMM this Saturday!
Join us March 21 from 10am-2:30pm as our friends from the Easton Choral Arts Society bring their voices to our Welcome Center. We`re thrilled to welcome them as they prepare for their spring concert.
#CBMM #EastonMD #LiveMusic #ChoralMusic #EasternShoreMD #YourMuseumYourCommunity
We are exactly one month away from the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival!
Join us on April 18–19 for a weekend of sea glass, coastal art, and family fun on our waterfront campus. Shop 90+ artists, enjoy live music on two stages, sample delicious food and drinks from local vendors, and watch glassblowing in action. We`ll see you there!
🎟️ Save when you buy your tickets in advance and get early entry both days. Level up the fun with VIP tickets!
🔗 Link in Bio!
#CBMM #SeaGlassFestival #EasternShoreMD #ChesapeakeBay #CoastalArt #FestivalSeason
Patriot Cruises tickets are now on sale for the 2026 season!
Join us aboard PATRIOT to make unforgettable memories on the Miles River. Staring Friday, April, 10, we have more than 300 cruises planned, including our popular 70-minute Narrated Historical Cruises, Evening River Cruises, Sunset Cruises with Live Music, Log Canoe Spectator Cruises, and a special Flag Day Boat Parade Cruise celebrating America 250.
CBMM members save $6 per ticket on all cruises. New this season: Children (17-and-under) ride free on Sundays!
🎟️ Tickets and more information: Link in Bio!
#CBMM #PatriotCruises #MilesRiver #StMichaelsMD #ChesapeakeBay
Join us Friday, March 20 at 5:30pm as historian Dr. Timothy Walker explores how maritime knowledge and waterways shaped Frederick Douglass’ journey to freedom and the broader story of the Maritime Underground Railroad.
Presented in conjunction with our exhibitions, Bear Me Into Freedom: The Talbot County of Frederick Douglass and Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad.
🎟️ Tickets and more information: Link in Bio
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