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Fri, Oct 18, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Free Fishing FridaysCBMM
CBMM’s Free Fishing Fridays program invites community members of all ages for catch-and-release fishing on Fridays from 3:30-5:30pm.
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Fri, Oct 18, 4:00 pm – 5:10 pm Narrated Historical Cruise with Pete Lesher (FULL)Patriot CruisesIn this special late-afternoon cruise aboard PATRIOT, CBMM’s Chief Historian Pete Lesher will narrate a series of stories illustrating the environmental history of the Miles River, touching on pre-Contact cultures, European settlement, shipbuilding, naval history and connecting past tradition with current trends.
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Tue, Oct 22, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm CBMM Model Guild Sailing RacesCBMMCBMM’s Model Guild invites general-admission guests to watch model skipjack races on select dates from May-November. These radio-controlled (RC) sailing races take place on CBMM’s Fogg’s Cove waterfront from 11am–1pm. […]
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Learn about CBMM’s programs, exhibitions, and more.
What We Offer
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!
Buy a Boat from CBMM
The Charity Boat Donation Program makes the process of buying a boat simple and straightforward.
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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 fun evening out? Join us for Paint Night: Autumn Views in the Van Lennep Auditorium on Nov. 9 from 4-6pm. Local artist Nancy Lorentz will guide you step-by-step as you create a beautiful painting inspired by local water views with a fall flair. All materials are provided. CBMM members save 20% on registration.
Register now and get creative with us at cbmm.org/fallpaintnight
Our new special exhibition "Sailing to Freedom" is now open in the Changing Exhibitions Gallery! Here, Jen Dolde, CBMM`s Director of Curatorial Affairs and Exhibitions, invites you to discover the lesser-known maritime history of the Underground Railroad, highlighting the courageous journeys of African Americans to freedom using waterways, including the Chesapeake Bay. Plan your visit today to learn more about this important-yet-often overlooked piece of local history.
In our latest update on the refit of historic Chesapeake Bay buyboat Winnie Estelle, Master Shipwright Thom Price cuts out the stern knee on the ship saw and shares how the stern assembly is coming together. Stay tuned for continued updates throughout the project and visit CBMM’s Shipyard to track the progress.
🎥 Blink Horn Productions
Our first Free Fishing Friday of the fall was a success! Last week, community members of all ages enjoyed an afternoon of catch-and-release fishing on our waterfront. If you missed it, don’t worry—join us this Friday, Oct. 18, as well as Nov. 1 and 15, from 3:30–5:30pm to reel in the fun. No fishing license is needed, and all equipment is provided. See you there! #YourMuseumYourCommunity
Learn more at cbmm.org/FreeFishingFridays