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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!
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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Make the Chesapeake part of your story. Limited dates for 2026 are available.
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🚢 Be a Patriot Cruises VIP!
The Patriot Cruises Season Pass is now available to CBMM members during our Spring Member Presale. Only 100 passes available.
Enjoy unlimited access to 300+ cruises aboard PATRIOT, plus free Historic Workboat Experience cruises and on-board discounts all season.
Make the Miles River part of your 2026!
Not a member yet? Become one today. 👉 Link in bio
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Shipwright Apprentice Caden Lewis @eastern_shore_sailor shares his view from the ice at Claiborne Cove, capturing rare winter moments of ice boating on the Bay. Paired with photos from Chief Historian @petelesher, this fleeting season shows the Chesapeake transformed by cold and ingenuity.
#MyChesapeakeStory #CBMM #CBMMShipyard #IceBoating #ChesapeakeBay #WinterOnTheBay #OnTheWater
Join guest instructor Tom Price in the Shipyard on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 21–22, from 9am–3pm, for Drawing Boats, a hands-on weekend course exploring the art and science of boat design through sketching. From understanding the naval architect’s early design process to drawing shapely vessels and studying nautical aesthetics, this class is designed for artists and non-artists alike.
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