Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Maritime museum in St. Michaels, United States.
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum spreads across 18 acres of waterfront property, featuring exhibitions about regional boats, seafood harvesting, and navigation techniques.
Founded in 1965 by the Historical Society of Talbot County, the museum transformed former seafood packing houses and docks into educational spaces for maritime heritage.
The museum exhibits a collection of 80,000 objects, including traditional watercraft, regional artworks, ship models, and artifacts representing Chesapeake Bay traditions.
Museum visitors can explore exhibits from 9 AM to 5 PM between May and October, and from 10 AM to 4 PM from November through April.
The 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse stands on the museum grounds, allowing visitors to climb up for views of the Miles River and surrounding area.
Location: St. Michaels
Website: https://cbmm.org
GPS coordinates: 38.78800,-76.22370
Latest update: March 19, 2025 18:59
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