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Upcoming Events
Fri, May 03, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Jazz on the Miles RiverPatriot Cruises
Sip cocktails and enjoy the sounds of JG and the Initials aboard PATRIOT while floating on the gentle waters of the Miles River on a 90-minute cruise. In the early […]
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Sat, May 04, 9:00 am – Sun, May 05, 4:00 pm Build Your Own Smith Island Skiff Model WorkshopWorkshop AnnexJoin CBMM’s Model Guild in this two-day Build Your Own Smith Island Skiff Model Workshop.
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Tue, May 07, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Yoga on Navy PointCBMMJoin Colleen Morrison, RYT-200, for a mixed level vinyasa flow on Tuesday evenings in October on CBMM’s beautiful campus.
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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.
Get Involved
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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Learn new skills through our Apprentice For A Day programming!
On June 20-23, we`re offering a four-day Bronze Casting Workshop in the Shipyard, sharing the ins and outs of casting bronze and aluminum using the traditional green sand technique. CBMM members save $130 on their registration fee!
Learn more and register at cbmm.org/BronzeCasting2024.
📷 Sharon Thorpe
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A huge shoutout to our Heirloom Garden volunteers during #NationalVolunteerWeek!
Recently, these volunteer gardeners gathered to weed beds and plant seeds and had the chance to share their knowledge about the historic herbs and vegetables that will grow in year`s garden with visiting students from St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Salisbury, Md.
Learn more about our wonderful team of volunteers at cbmm.org/VolunteerWeek2024.
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Calling all first responders and frontline workers!
We`re inviting you and your families to enjoy free admission and a range of special activities, demonstrations, programming, and discounts May 13-17 in recognition of all that you do to make a difference every day in our community! Learn more at cbmm.org/AppreciationWeek2024.
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Experience Jazz on the Miles River with Patriot Cruises on Friday, May 3, at 5pm.
In the early 1990s, jazz cruises were a PATRIOT tradition, and we are excited to bring it back. Buy tickets now at bit.ly/JazzOnTheMilesMay2024 to sip cocktails while enjoying the sounds of JG and the Initials during this special 90-minute cruise.
📷 Sharon Thorpe
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