Museum Masters (Grades 4–6)

Rising Tide is an after-school program for students in grades 6-9. Students will learn project design and development, team collaboration, tool management and use, and workshop safety in a project-based learning environmen t . Registration for a full eight-week session is required . No experience is necessary. This fall, we will offer Rising Tide on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Students are invited to join us for one or both days. Working in CBMM's Education Workshop, students wi

Homeschool Day Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 10:15-11:45am & 12:15-1:45pm (Aug. 24 update: This Homeschool Day is now full. Use the links below to join the waitlist.) Homeschool students and their adults are invited to CBMM’s Homeschool Day, selecting either a morning (10:15-11:45am) or afternoon (12:15-1:45pm) program, to explore the ecology of Chesapeake Bay. In this edition, homeschoolers will participate in the Design to Survive immersive tour. Participants will create their own artistic interpretat

Rising Tide is an after-school program for students in grades 6-9. Students will learn project design and development, team collaboration, tool management and use, and workshop safety in a project-based learning environmen t . Registration for a full eight-week session is required . No experience is necessary. This fall, we will offer Rising Tide on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Students are invited to join us for one or both days. Working in CBMM's Education Workshop, students wi

Rising Tide is an after-school program for students in grades 6-9. Students will learn project design and development, team collaboration, tool management and use, and workshop safety in a project-based learning environmen t . Registration for a full eight-week session is required . No experience is necessary. This fall, we will offer Rising Tide on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Students are invited to join us for one or both days. Working in CBMM's Education Workshop, students wi

Rising Tide is an after-school program for students in grades 6-9. Students will learn project design and development, team collaboration, tool management and use, and workshop safety in a project-based learning environmen t . Registration for a full eight-week session is required . No experience is necessary. This fall, we will offer Rising Tide on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Students are invited to join us for one or both days. Working in CBMM's Education Workshop, students wi

Explore CBMM with your little learner on the morning of Friday, Sept. 25, at our third annual Early Education Day! Ideal for children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Climb to the top of the lighthouse, watch boats being built, settle in for a story time, and learn with specialized activities designed for young learners. Children 5-years old and younger are free. Cost for accompanying adults and siblings 6-17 years old is $5 per person. No cost for families from partner organizations, includi

Rising Tide is an after-school program for students in grades 6-9. Students will learn project design and development, team collaboration, tool management and use, and workshop safety in a project-based learning environmen t . Registration for a full eight-week session is required . No experience is necessary. This fall, we will offer Rising Tide on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Students are invited to join us for one or both days. Working in CBMM's Education Workshop, students wi

Rising Tide is an after-school program for students in grades 6-9. Students will learn project design and development, team collaboration, tool management and use, and workshop safety in a project-based learning environmen t . Registration for a full eight-week session is required . No experience is necessary. This fall, we will offer Rising Tide on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Students are invited to join us for one or both days. Working in CBMM's Education Workshop, students wi

Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival XLIII Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4 CBMM MEMBERS CLICK HERE FOR PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION NON-MEMBERS CLICK HERE FOR PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION A fall tradition now in its 43rd year, the Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival will bring unique watercraft and their passionate owners and builders to our waterfront campus on Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4. One of the nation’s largest gatherings of its kind, Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival XLIII will celebrate the craftsmanship and in

Rising Tide is an after-school program for students in grades 6-9. Students will learn project design and development, team collaboration, tool management and use, and workshop safety in a project-based learning environmen t . Registration for a full eight-week session is required . No experience is necessary. This fall, we will offer Rising Tide on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Students are invited to join us for one or both days. Working in CBMM's Education Workshop, students wi

Rising Tide is an after-school program for students in grades 6-9. Students will learn project design and development, team collaboration, tool management and use, and workshop safety in a project-based learning environmen t . Registration for a full eight-week session is required . No experience is necessary. This fall, we will offer Rising Tide on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Students are invited to join us for one or both days. Working in CBMM's Education Workshop, students wi

Rising Tide is an after-school program for students in grades 6-9. Students will learn project design and development, team collaboration, tool management and use, and workshop safety in a project-based learning environmen t . Registration for a full eight-week session is required . No experience is necessary. This fall, we will offer Rising Tide on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Students are invited to join us for one or both days. Working in CBMM's Education Workshop, students wi

Rising Tide is an after-school program for students in grades 6-9. Students will learn project design and development, team collaboration, tool management and use, and workshop safety in a project-based learning environmen t . Registration for a full eight-week session is required . No experience is necessary. This fall, we will offer Rising Tide on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Students are invited to join us for one or both days. Working in CBMM's Education Workshop, students wi

Rising Tide is an after-school program for students in grades 6-9. Students will learn project design and development, team collaboration, tool management and use, and workshop safety in a project-based learning environmen t . Registration for a full eight-week session is required . No experience is necessary. This fall, we will offer Rising Tide on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Students are invited to join us for one or both days. Working in CBMM's Education Workshop, students wi

Rising Tide is an after-school program for students in grades 6-9. Students will learn project design and development, team collaboration, tool management and use, and workshop safety in a project-based learning environmen t . Registration for a full eight-week session is required . No experience is necessary. This fall, we will offer Rising Tide on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Students are invited to join us for one or both days. Working in CBMM's Education Workshop, students wi

Rising Tide is an after-school program for students in grades 6-9. Students will learn project design and development, team collaboration, tool management and use, and workshop safety in a project-based learning environmen t . Registration for a full eight-week session is required . No experience is necessary. This fall, we will offer Rising Tide on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Students are invited to join us for one or both days. Working in CBMM's Education Workshop, students wi

Rising Tide is an after-school program for students in grades 6-9. Students will learn project design and development, team collaboration, tool management and use, and workshop safety in a project-based learning environmen t . Registration for a full eight-week session is required . No experience is necessary. This fall, we will offer Rising Tide on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Students are invited to join us for one or both days. Working in CBMM's Education Workshop, students wi

Rising Tide is an after-school program for students in grades 6-9. Students will learn project design and development, team collaboration, tool management and use, and workshop safety in a project-based learning environmen t . Registration for a full eight-week session is required . No experience is necessary. This fall, we will offer Rising Tide on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Students are invited to join us for one or both days. Working in CBMM's Education Workshop, students wi

Rising Tide is an after-school program for students in grades 6-9. Students will learn project design and development, team collaboration, tool management and use, and workshop safety in a project-based learning environmen t . Registration for a full eight-week session is required . No experience is necessary. This fall, we will offer Rising Tide on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Students are invited to join us for one or both days. Working in CBMM's Education Workshop, students wi

Join us for CBMM’s Boating Party on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at 6pm on Fogg’s Landing. Enjoy a cocktail hour, an evening of dinner, drinks, dancing, and special programming from CBMM, with a night-of opportunity to make an impact in support of our mission. Thank you to everyone who has already purchased their tables and tickets. We have a waitlist—If you would like to be updated when additional tables and tickets become available, please contact Katie Blaha at kblaha@cbmm.org or 410-745-4950. O

Charity Boat Auction Saturday, Sept. 5 | 8am-1pm CBMM MEMBERS CLICK HERE FOR BIDDER REGISTRATION & ADMISSION TICKETS NON-MEMBERS CLICK HERE FOR BIDDER REGISTRATION & ADMISSION TICKETS CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LATEST AUCTION INVENTORY CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE AUCTION INVENTORY LIST CLICK HERE TO VIEW AUCTION RULES CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ABSENTEE BIDDING CBMM will host its annual Charity Boat Auction on Saturday, Sept. 5, inviting guests to its waterfront campus to bid on donated vessels of all sh

Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival: Holiday Edition Saturday, Nov. 21 | 10am-4pm CBMM MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NON-MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS CBMM gets in the festive spirit, hosting the Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10am-4pm. Just in time to get a jump on holiday shopping, the popular festival returns to our waterfront campus with a fantastic lineup of exhibitors from across the country, great food

Family Funday Sunday CBMM is bringing fun to the end of your weekend with Family Funday Sundays presented by PNC Bank ! For the rest of 2026, all children (ages 17-and-under) enjoy free CBMM general admission and free tickets for Narrated Historical Cruises aboard cruise boat PATRIOT . We're proud to present this opportunity for families to explore, connect, and relax along our waterfront and on the Miles River. There are no coupons or codes needed. Simply claim your free Sunday tickets online u

Public guided tours are offered most weekends and holiday Mondays. All tours require admission and begin at CBMM's Welcome Center. Advance reservations are recommended . Public tours and general admission are free for CBMM members , who can use the member link below to make their reservations. Everyone else can use the non-member link below to purchase combo tickets for general admission and this tour. In the Blue Crabs From Bay to Table Guided Tour, follow the blue crab on its journey from the

Public guided tours are offered most weekends and holiday Mondays. All tours require admission and begin at CBMM’s Welcome Center. Advance reservations are recommended . Public tours and general admission are free for CBMM members , who can use the member link below to make their reservations. Everyone else can use the non-member link below to purchase combo tickets for general admission and this tour. This is the Boats of the Bay: Log-Bottom Boats Guided Tour . B oats like bugeyes and log canoe

Public guided tours are offered most weekends and holiday Mondays. All tours require admission and begin at CBMM’s Welcome Center. Advance reservations are recommended . Public tours and general admission are free for CBMM members , who can use the member link below to make their reservations. Everyone else can use the non-member link below to purchase combo tickets for general admission and this tour. This is the Boats of the Bay: Racing Boats Guided Tour . S ailors often claim that whenever tw

Public guided tours are offered most weekends and holiday Mondays. All tours require admission and begin at CBMM’s Welcome Center. Advance reservations are recommended . Public tours and general admission are free for CBMM members , who can use the member link below to make their reservations. Everyone else can use the non-member link below to purchase combo tickets for general admission and this tour. This is the Boats of the Bay: Working Boats Guided Tour . For generations, the waters of the C

Public guided tours are offered most weekends and holiday Mondays. All tours require admission and begin at CBMM’s Welcome Center. Advance reservations are recommended . Public tours and general admission are free for CBMM members , who can use the member link below to make their reservations. Everyone else can use the non-member link below to purchase combo tickets for general admission and this tour. In this Catch of the Day Guided Tour , l earn what it means to “follow the water” in every sea

Public guided tours are offered most weekends and holiday Mondays. All tours require admission and begin at CBMM’s Welcome Center. Advance reservations are recommended . Public tours and general admission are free for CBMM members , who can use the member link below to make their reservations. Everyone else can use the non-member link below to purchase combo tickets for general admission and this tour. In this Lighthouses of the Chesapeake Guided Tour , tour the historic 1879 Hooper Strait Light

Public guided tours are offered most weekends and holiday Mondays. All tours require admission and begin at CBMM’s Welcome Center. Advance reservations are recommended . Public tours and general admission are free for CBMM members , who can use the member link below to make their reservations. Everyone else can use the non-member link below to purchase combo tickets for general admission and this tour. In this Navigating the Chesapeake Guided Tour , discover the incredible history and distinctiv

Public guided tours are offered most weekends and holiday Mondays. All tours require admission and begin at CBMM’s Welcome Center. Advance reservations are recommended . Public tours and general admission are free for CBMM members , who can use the member link below to make their reservations. Everyone else can use the non-member link below to purchase combo tickets for general admission and this tour. In this Oystering on the Chesapeake Guided Tour , e xplore the history of the greatest oyster

Public guided tours are offered most weekends and holiday Mondays. All tours require admission and begin at CBMM's Welcome Center. Advance reservations are recommended . Public tours and general admission are free for CBMM members , who can use the member link below to make their reservations. Everyone else can use the non-member link below to purchase combo tickets for general admission and this tour. In this Seeking Freedom Guided Tour , u ncover the stories of freedom seekers in the Chesapeak

Holiday Sea Glass Festival Skipjack Sails Saturday, Nov. 21 | 10-11:30am & noon-1:30pm Welcome aboard 1955 skipjack Rosie Parks during the Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival ! On Saturday, Nov. 21, we're thrilled to offer a pair of 90-minute sails–10:30am and noon–to experience cruising the Miles River on this historic oyster dredging vessel. If you'd like to help our crew, led by Vessel Conservation Manager Sam Hilgartner, hoist sails, trim sail, or take the

OysterFest Saturday, Nov. 7 | 10am-4pm CBMM MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NON-MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS CBMM will host OysterFest on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10am-4pm, inviting the community to celebrate the Bay’s favorite bivalve with a day of fun for the whole family. The OysterFest menu, of course, features fresh oysters served a variety of ways, plus other local fare, craft beer, and spirits. There’s also live music on two stages, an oyster stew competition, boat rides, a full sche

OysterFest Skipjack Sails Saturday, Nov. 7 | 10-11:30am & noon-1:30pm Welcome aboard 1955 skipjack Rosie Parks during OysterFest ! On Saturday, Nov. 7, we're thrilled to offer a pair of 90-minute sails–10:30am and noon–to experience cruising the Miles River on this historic oyster dredging vessel. If you'd like to help our crew, led by Vessel Conservation Manager Sam Hilgartner, hoist sails, trim sail, or take the helm, that is encouraged. If not, you can relax on deck and enjoy a pleasant sprin

Winter on the Chesapeake Saturday, Dec. 12 | 1-7pm CBMM MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NON-MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS You're invited to experience Winter on the Chesapeake at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Saturday, Dec. 12, starting at 1pm. Held in conjunction with Christmas in St. Michaels , this celebration will feature live music, festive food and drink, holiday shopping in the Museum Store , and winter-themed fun for the whole family. The Winter on the Chesapeake festivitie