Reviews of Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (Museum)

Gregory McNeill

A great outdoor an indoor facility. You will definitely learn a lot about the local industry. Go for sure

Charles Arana

It was a really good experience.

KM- L

What a great museum! We enjoyed the detailed displays on crabbing and oyster harvesting. I appreciated how well everything was labelled and a number of things were geared towards children. Can't beat the view either!

Geoffrey Livits

Great museum when visiting St. Michaels. Depending on your interests you could spend two hours there or an entire day. Few interesting finds and surprises.

Pamela Shaw

I was there for the Sea Glass Festival. It was a beautiful day, good entertainment, and a good variety of vendors. Food and water ran low during the afternoon and the food lines were long and slow moving. It was the first time at this venue, I'm sure it will improve.

DancingSuNn Pro

hands on activities and guide available to answer questions. There's a campus so you get to walk around and visit different exhibits. I went for the waterman's day crab feast! great festival 5 stars.

Russell Gray

Amazing place

Spedly Spederson

Very interesting exhibits, but be aware, if you go on a hot summer day almost everything is outdoors ( ie not air conditioned)

Michael Seligman

Really nice museum. Especially impressed by the active boat repair/restoration shop. You can see historic boats being restored in the shop. If you're so inclined there are programs that allow volunteers to assist with the restoration work. This museum is a must for any Maryland history buff.

SCOT SAPPINGTON

great place to visit must see the MD chesapeake maritime history and what to hope for the future of the bay culture

Suzanne Vaughn

It was a beautiful day. We took a Watermark boatride from Annapolis. It landed at a dock at the museum which made it very convenient to tour. There are many interesting historical displays of the Bay and its culture.

Ramon Katzer

Interesting historical hands on.

Richard Eshelman

Many unique and detailed items from the history of the largest Bay in the USA

Benjamin Brown

What a great little museum about the history of the Chesapeake and boat building in St. Michael's. Really cool to see their boat shop where they're all hand building boats, they've got a barn full of older models, and things one the old screw lighthouse. Definitely worth seeing in St Michaels

Tammy Blake

Beautiful views on Chesapeake Waters

Rod Hobbs

The history of the Chesapeake Bay and the life of the Waterman is highlighted here and is always interesting to observe.

Colin Stierstorfer

Very cool place

Gwendolyn Lassiter

Very nice

Bill Dudley

Authentic Chesapeake historic floating exhibits, access to water and waterfowl exhibits, working boatyard, friendly atmosphere.

Shannon Harris

A museum with a big outside and a deck. They do have a big room for events like a private party

cathy berish

Rich with Maryland history! A must visit.

Lindsey Steenkamp

This museum pushes well beyond simply "good". It's exploration of all facets of life beside the river from the founding of it to modern day is aptly told not solely in text, like many other more commercial museums do. Instead, this museum is hands on and demonstrative by both the choices in exhibits, but the activity of keeping the art of wooden ship building alive. Worth every penny and more.

Greg Krathwohl

Wow, these people love their crabs.

Thomas Fanslow

Great for kids and adults. History comes alive. Very professional staff, knowledgeable

T. Steele

There is so much to see and learn. Having a two-day pass is great but still not long enough to see everything they have. I really enjoyed the 1920's buyboat excursion which costs extra but well worth the cost!

Maryann Jones

Interesting exhibits. Staff is very friendly.

Alayna Myatt

I loved the seaglass festival My daughter and I went it was a great time

Tina Ackelson

Beautiful but not very helpful employees

SMP MomOf3

Very nice guided tour for the kids feild trip.

ace's mom

Dog friendly. Very informative. It was cool that I could bring my dog. She was able to go everywhere.

Rebecca Fleming

I love this place. Just a beautiful area. Nice to walk around and see sime history.

Blaise Oherein

Wonderful exhibits and beautiful view

Audrey Horting

Fun day spent at the museum and sea glass festival.

John Busel

A treasure trove of maritime history from the local area that you will not find any where else

Rohan Suri

Fun place to hang out and explore, many fun exhibits and play places.

Gary Washington

Had a great time during Waterman appreciation day. A great day had by all.

Mickey Smith

I never see before that here to place. It nice and some path these difference to Chesapeake Bay market. That good less was warm to outdoor!

Joy Maniego

You can roam around the light house. It's open. You can hop from building to building. We couldn't see everything because of wedding. Some buildings were occupied by the wedding guests.

Robert Heim

Great venue to discover the history and lifestyle of the Chesapeake.

Joe Patitucci

The Eastern Shore town of St. Michael's MD is a fine day trip from the Philadelphia and DC areas. The Chesapeake Maritime Museum's Patriot boat tour of the local waterways on a nice day is pleasant and informative. Check their website for days and times of operation.

Liam Connolly

This place is awesome. On paper it looks like a snooze fest, but in reality it is awesome! We have two kids under the age of 8, and they loved it. We have been there twice and there is plenty to do. Great exhibits, great views and great interactions.

Mike Culler

everyone here is super friendly they have classes and events all the time wonderful place to visit I strongly suggested coming

tom kneipper

I love old or new wooden boats. Worth a visit.

Brenda Cotton

A lot to see! If you get the chance, do the river cruise offered by the museum. Informative and fun.

Gayle Quillin

A hidden treasure! A great way to spend a winter day!

Albert Muccilli

Information on website was wrong...expections of boat tour were not met.

Erin Collard

Interesting cluster of buildings each with various displays centering around maritime life and activities in the Chesapeake. We enjoyed the waterman exhibit with the live crabs and oysters.

Charles Mothersead

Excellent facility demonstrating the industry that made the eastern shore economy. Twelve buildings on shipbuilding, oystering, crabs & the marine industries. Great fun & interactive. The volunteers are knowledgable & teach their craft very well. Highly recommended for kids & adults.

Audra Mcneill

This was a great museum a lot of history about the people who lived on the Chesapeake Bay, crabbing and oyster harvesting. Beautiful area we went on a sunny day. This would be fun for kids

Carl Meiss

Very interesting museum. Actually building copies of very old boats/ships used in the area. Two lighthouses on site. Give yourself at least 2 hours to see everything.

John Smith

Sea the boats. See the pun? Lots of info. Lots of fun.

Walter Johnson

This is a great place for kids. Lots of beautiful water views, plenty of interesting exhibits. It's a little expensive, but if you belong to a member museum of CAMM, it's free. We have several such museums within half a day of us, so it's worthwhile. The only negative is that there is no readily accessible exit for someone who's disabled.

Daniel Wickman

Interesting, informative displays. Scenic location. Friendly staff

Benjamin Allen

My family and I love the CBMM we have a great time look at the exhibits and the view of the river is amazing. Some of the exhibits are interactive for the kids like pulling up crab pots to see if you caught anything.

Sheila Henline

Great displays

Raven Lee

Great place! Very friendly staff and super interesting exhibits. Also just a beautiful place to walk around. Definitely recommend this!

Patricia Holmes

Nice cozy place to eat and learn about the history and life on the Eastern Shore. It has shops and restaurant near by. Usually an older crowd, school children, tourist mix type crowd. Lots of fun learning activities and amazing history.

Tony Ferrara

Awesome museum! Let’s be honest once you’ve seen one shop in St. Michaels you’ve seen them all, but the Maritime museum is well worth the price of admission and is a great way to kill 3-4 hours between lunch and dinner. Also, make sure to checkout the building with all the maps of the Chesapeake Bay, a couple dating back to the late 1600’s...very cool to see!

Eric Cliff

This is a working museum. You walk amongst the ship builders and the designers As they lay out the blueprints or construct the main frames of the ship. It’s a walking tour that will take you several hours if done properly. I enjoyed every minute. Thank you for such a good job

holly lawrence malley

What a lovely area to visit along the water and learn about the local history! We went during the seaglass festival, so much fun!!

brian sears

Very interesting

Anthony Mongeluzo

Great museum in a beautiful location. Many nice exhibits. Keeps the attention of younger guests through interactive learning.

Jeff Reis

One of my favorite recent museum trips. They have a great location and a wonderful facility.

Denman James

Fantastic museum for adults and kids alike and wonderful staff.

Nanda van Aggelen

Nice to go to in a beautiful place.

Carly Nicole

We went for the sea glass festival that the maritime museum was hosting. Such a beautiful property with lots of cool historical building. Very educational and lots of cool venders at the festival.

Amanda Rae Noss Smith

So many great exhibits!! My husband and i go here once year. Very friendly staff.

Briana Walden

Very fun! A lot to see! The lighthouse was my favorite part.

bogan pottery

The sea glass festival this weekend is great

John Marrah

Airshow over St. Michaels

William Stahlgren

A great place to visit anytime but especially the ACBS show over father's day weekend

Thomas Leustek

A sailboat lovers paradise. Next visit, I'm bringing pinball hammer to ring the ships bells.

Aaron Schultz

Always a fun and educational adventure with family and friends. The rich heritage of the Chesapeake bay and it's naval history always on display.

Jasper Goossens

Take some time and hear the stories of the area

Michael Baxter

Great museum.

Harold Gilbert

Awesome. You can explore an actual lighthouse. I also saw the largest guns in the world there.

Donald newbern

Friendly people but not a lot see however it's the offseason

Chandler Wiegand

Nice spot on the water. Worth a look.

Brett Saia

Brought some out of state guests here along with my family for the day and had a wonderful time. They were able to learn so much of Maryland's rich history, which is what they came here for, and maritime museum delivered. On top of that my daughter had a blast here. This is a great place for both native and out of state to come and learn and enjoy the culture and history marylands shores have to offer.

Burnett Summers

We enjoyed our time here. There were varied exhibits, with a good selection of artifacts and realistic settings. We saw plenty in 2 hours, but could have easily spent longer.

NANCY Arismendi

I love this place ... each part of the tour is enjoyable... the guides are volunteers... last time I went the gates were open and we had the chance to walk around after hours, we enjoyed the sunset...is amazing!!!

Anthony Taylor

Absolutely a must, family fun adventure spot. It's a great venue for events

Anthony

A great place to spend time with family and friends. They have all kinds of activities and not to mention the view from the docks are gorgeous in the evening. 10/10 would recommend

Cindy Mullen

Great place to spend some time.

Shannon Pickens

Tons of history at a beautiful setting. Great events.

Don Gratton

Great place to spend half a day. Ample handicap and regular parking

Tommy Bergling

Well worth a visit to Historic St. Michael's. Lots of 1812 battle history and maritime life on Maryland's Eastern Shore

Trieste27

Incredible museum with so much great history.

Benjamin Chartier

great museum, nice to walk around the property. Light house allows you to go in and walk around and see how the employees lived. Worth a stop, even on a cold February day.

Jodie Cals

Friendly staff and a lot of history

Sam Trumbore

Had place to myself - cold and rainy day

Angela Johnson

Perfect for taking out of state guest. Very informative volunteers and staff.

Melissa Williams

It was fun. It's a nice place to spend the afternoon.

Gayle Scroggs

Exceptional exhibits of Bay life and work. The life-size oyster boat with sound and motion will make you feel like you're out on the water! Don't miss the lighthouse, the Mitchell house, the docks, the waterfowl and hunting displays. All in spectacular park-like setting on the Miles River.

Stephen Baggaley

Awesome for a day with the family or just to get to know some things

George Camlin

Good food good service

Karl West

Great self guided museum. Wait till 3pm and get a cheaper rate for 1hr of walk thru

Krista Rios

One of my favorite museums because it’s so different. It is a collection of different buildings/structures and each contains its own history and artifacts. A lot was hands on, as well. Beautiful, even on a cloudy day. Absolute must-see if I’m St. Michaels, it really gives you a feel for the origins of the city. So beautiful, and so educational.

Jack Gates

Was a great visit. Have a significant number of exhibits in about a dozen buildings, including a bay lighthouse on the property. You can get a very good picture of life on the bay and living in a small town serving bay industries.

Clinton Emerson

This is a great place to learn about the maritime culture of the Chesapeake bay. With a added bonus of some of the best views available.

Sanda S

Lifetime memories were made this day!

Eliot Aust

If you visit St. Michaels, you have to visit this museum. One of the most unique experiences one can experience. With several different exhibits and a restored Chesapeake lighthouse, it makes for a wonderful time. They also have a rotating exhibit building which features many new and amazing photographs, paintings, and other collections. Ticket prices are worth it, especially since they are good for two days. Super fun for kids.

Enidza Maldonado-Arana

Lots of history, beautiful scenery, great place to bring the family.

Linda Ewing

Very knowledgeable and helpful staff

Jonni Giarth

Pretty place..

Sean Hill

I've been to this place a bunch and every time I discover something new and interesting. My kids love it too. We can spend hours here, tons of hands on things for them. The play on the boats and there imaginations go wild. The light house is so much fun, the put on the costumes and they make dinner and pretend to go to sleep. We plan on going back every time we are in town. The gift shop is a great place to get gifts for the whole family!

Eve Hyzer

So much entertainment for such a low price. We had five kids ages 7yrs-18 months and they all had such a wonderful time. The exhibits were amazing and we could have spent much more time exploring everything. Very impressed.

Tom & Gretta Germroth

This is our 3rd trip here. Always something new.

Tad Borne

Always a charming visit and the view from the lighthouse deserves a must see stop !

Paul Curtin

Loved the experience, learned so much about the early days of the oyster, and crabbing business.

Michael Meehan

Very impressive!

Lisa Washington

I love it here!

Lori Ramsey

Great museum for adults and kids. Hands on exhibits and a really fun boats on land that the kids can play on. Boat shop is awesome!

Lisa

Great place many outbuilding comprise the entire museum. There is a real ship building warehouse, a relocated actual lighthouse, and many more building...one of them is an actual museum which is air conditioned and has interesting pictures and stories of life on the bay.... They're is an small admission fee, but it is good for two days.

David Geyer

Very nice displays Nice folks indeed.

Linda Brangenberg

The CBMM is a fun trip for all ages. Their website details activities and exhibits for the month. Visitors of all interests, enjoy the beauty of the area and the boat restoration projects. Boats of the Chesapeake should not be lost to time and neglect. Boatwrights on staff are restoring history and teaching maritime enthusiasts of all ages. Make an effort to attend launch ceremonies of the restored vessels.

Jim Kuriger

Great views and interesting exhibits.

Jessica Muccilli

Beautiful place..although we trued to take a boat tour but apparently it wasnt open yet even tho the web site and signs said it was. So that was disappointing.

Patrick Sullins

Beautiful museum. 18 acres of boat stuff. Current project being restored on sight. Very cool to see.

Brian Kelly

Had a great time! We will be back!!

Sharon Schreiber

Great place to learn local history and have fun too.

David Ohlerking II

Cool place.

Jamie Gates

My kids could've stayed 4 hours

Desales Ellison

Sea glass festival beautiful day on the shores of the miles river

Lysa Locke

Visitor friendly

Dawn Treader

Great place to visit! Lots of history and great events!

Nate R

This place was awesome! I regret that I didn’t plan to spend more than about an hour here. Definitely worth a visit.

Richard Becker

Very well done. An accurate visit to maritime life of years ago.

Sharon Puckett

Love the museum and grounds. It’s always on top of the list to visit when I have guests in town. Always a big hit.

Ginger Fisher

Great visit loved it as always wonderful day

Jack Martin

Great museum and a vast amount of information, significant historical displays, and beautiful scenery

Kyle Dalton

A sprawling campus that lives up to that often promised museum mantra "for the whole family." Everyone from grandpa to granddaughter will find something fun to do. Hands on stations, static exhibits, boat rides, a decent gift shop, and plenty of restaurants in the area. A great family daytrip for anyone on the bay.

Mark Hannah

Very interesting great displays Highly Recommend

Don K

Interesting and informative. Friendly staff.

Elizabeth Vongvisith

Fascinating indoor and outdoor exhibits about the maritime history and industry of the Chesapeake Bay. Lots to see, beautiful harbor views. The lighthouse is particularly interesting and fun to climb around in.

J Kisser

Very extensive array of displays and information about the Chesapeake Bay. If you want to truly enjoy it, prepare to stay awhile and walk a lot. You can leave for lunch then return.

Pat Klara

Weddings are always beautiful on the water. Great place for boaters, and maritime history. The town is also a cute town.

Harriet Dichiara

Very well done

abc ekemek

Feels good to be near water and history

Andy Buchanan

Great place to learn the history of the Chesapeake Bay.

Babs Mapes

Great history. Quiet. Lovely

Alan Nelson

This is a great experiential museum to visit with children and learn about the Chesapeake Maritime history.

Santiago Noboa

Nice place to visit. Super cool

Christina Holness

Fun and informative! Lots to see! Went to the top of a lighthouse and saw other historical items. Greeter who met us at the entrance was very nice and pleasant!

Amber Ritter

It was really interesting and cool!

Jim Rice

4th of July with Tony Liberto, Liberto Sisters and the Shades of Blue Orchestra. Well worth the 2hr drive to see St. Michael's fireworks and hear a great musical performance.

Jennifer Hill

Very nice place to visit to see how the boats were made in the past. Knowledge

Scott Gledhill

One of my favorite places! Just took close friends who had been there before. They enjoyed their first visit. Like us they will return. We love that the museum is alive with activity.

Donna Buono

Wonderful place to learn the history of the Chesapeake bay.

Kimberly M

Crab claw is hands down the best in St. Michaels.

Lawrence Sanford

Went to an outside event that took place in the boat shed, a unique and fascinating venue. Every time I go to CBMM I find something new. I love it!

John Kaiser

It's fun

Dennis Russell

Had a great time last week with my wife and dog. It was after hours,the staff was friendly and let us walk around the grounds with our puppy. We cannot say they allow dogs for sure when it is open, but there is still a lot to see after close,as long as the lingering staff permits you on property. They sell donated boats that are in nice shape , so that's a huge plus. The proceeds help the bay.

David Basile

If you love the water, history, boats, wooden boats, the bay, whatever, you have to go see this working museum. I drove 4 hours out of my way and breezed through on a trip home and it still took four hours to get through it. This place is truly a gem.

Angel Obrien-Bateman

Great place for the history of water men in Maryland teaching you the crabbing oyster land how the lived in a lighthouse

Rodney Sebul

Amazing place amazing people . great view..m

Detrick Fagan

I was invited on a tour of the bay. I did not know what to expect, but it was great! I got a lot of history and education from the captain. The gift shop is worthy of the visit also. The staff was calming and welcoming. I enjoyed my afternoon outing.

Patrick Mc Namee

Take your kids, take your loved ones, or just take yourself. I've been for a few festivals as well as just a walk about or two. See how everyone survived before APP stores and YOUTUBE, AMAZING.