The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum explores and preserves the history, environment, and culture of the entire Chesapeake Bay region, and makes this resource accessible to all. Our members and guests enjoy transformative experiences as they encounter Chesapeake Bay history firsthand through real people, real work, original artifacts and exhibitions, visual arts, and Chesapeake artifacts.

CBMM’s park-like waterfront setting includes numerous indoor and outdoor exhibitions, a working Shipyard, Museum Store, a floating fleet of historic vessels, member’s marina, and is easily reached by car or boat. Each time you experience the Bay with us, you’ll take away something new!

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Location

213 North Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663

410-745-2916

Maritime coordinates are 38° 47′ N, 76° 13′ W.

Dockmaster: VHF Channel 16 or 410-745-4946

Located in the heart of historic St. Michaels, CBMM offers two-day general admission. We encourage you to take a harborside stroll into town to enjoy unique shopping, delectable dining, and local history. The Town of St. Michaels and Talbot County offer wonderful lodging, opportunities to explore by bike or water, engaging museums, art galleries, and other attractions.

Docking at CBMM

Located along St. Michaels Harbor and the Miles River in the heart of St. Michaels’ historic district, CBMM’s Member-Only Marina is a short walk from the area’s best restaurants, specialty shops, and other attractions.

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Highlights Tours

CBMM offers regular tours of our can’t-be-missed exhibitions and objects. These hour-long tours are free to the public and explore the working Shipyard, 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, Oystering on the Chesapeake, and Waterman’s Wharf.

Highlights tours are free with CBMM admission and are scheduled for 1pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Memorial Day through October. Tours are also offered on Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day.

Meet at the Welcome Center a few minutes before the scheduled tour if you wish to participate. Please note that highlights tours are subject to tour guide availability.

Accessibility

Much of CBMM’s 18-acre waterfront campus is accessible, with the exception of the 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, upper decks of the Boatshop, Mitchell House, the lower level of Oystering on the Chesapeake, and the Mill Street walk-through gate. CBMM’s walkways are unpaved and consist of gravel and stone pathways and boardwalks. Please note that CBMM does not offer wheelchair rentals. Our new Welcome Center, slated to open in fall 2023, will be fully ADA accessible.
Campus Map

Explore our 18 acre waterfront campus and discover how people live, work, and play on the Bay.
Annual Festivals & Special Events

Festivals and special events at CBMM showcase everything unique about the Chesapeake! From oysters to the arts, you’ll find something to celebrate.
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Tours & River Cruises

CBMM offers many options for touring campus and local Chesapeake waterways. Choose from guided or self-guided walking tours, small craft rentals, a scenic river cruise aboard the historic 1920 buyboat Winnie Estelle, and more.

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