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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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Looking for a creative way to kick off the new year? 🎨
John Iampieri has been hand-painting screens for businesses and homes for decades. On Saturday, Jan. 17, from 1-4pm, the celebrated artist will return to the Van Lennep Auditorium to share a Screen Painting Workshop. This is a chance to learn the history of this Baltimore-born art form while creating your own framed screen painting to take home. CBMM members save 20% off the $100 registration fee.
Learn more & register at cbmm.org/ScreenPainting
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Last month, this group spent a weekend crafting these excellent Greenland kayak paddles in our Education Workshop with instructor Jenn Kuhn.
We have four upcoming Shipyard Programs open now for registration, including Small Diesel Familiarization & Maintenance (Feb. 16-17 & 23-24), Drawing Boats (Feb. 21-22), Demystifying Wood Technology (March 2-3 & 9-10), and Rigging 101: Uprigging a Skipjack (March 14-15).
CBMM members save 20% on all of these hands-on programs under the direction of our knowledgeable staff and guest instructors. No experience is necessary to join us!
Learn more & register: https://cbmm.org/shipyard-programming
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We had an incredible 2025 celebrating 60 years and we’re just getting started!
Thank you for being part of our story. New exhibits, new programs, unforgettable experiences, and so much to look forward to in 2026. Here we go!
A reminder that we are closed today (Jan. 1) and then open 10am-4pm Friday-Sunday. Join us to begin the new year!
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Today (Dec. 31) is your final day to take advantage of our gift membership deal! Share a year of exploration and fun on our waterfront campus with your friends and loved ones by gifting a CBMM membership and save $10 with coupon code GIFT2025 at online checkout.
CBMM members…
-Become a part of the Chesapeake story and enjoy insider access to our campus and collection, including invitations to exclusive Member Nights that highlight our mission through exhibition openings, guest speakers, hands-on activities, and more fun.
- Enjoy an array of exclusive perks like free general admission, reduced festival pricing, discounts on classes, programs, and workshops for all ages, access to our Members-Only Marina, and savings in the Museum Store and aboard cruise boat PATRIOT.
- Join our mission as part of a vibrant community dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich history, culture, and environment of the Chesapeake Bay region.
Give a gift they`ll treasure throughout 2026 with just a few clicks!
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