Welcome to CBMM
We are proud and excited to welcome you to our campus, to enjoy CBMM’s serene waterfront views, wide-open spaces, and interpretive educational exhibitions.
Learn about the Chesapeake Bay’s history, traditions, and culture—all situated in a park-like setting along the Miles River and St. Michaels Harbor.
What you need to know
before your visit
When you visit CBMM, you’ll realize our top priority is to provide a comfortable environment for you, your family, our team, and the community.
In accordance with policy updates from the State of Maryland, and the Town of St. Michaels, facial coverings will no longer be mandatory for guests visiting the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. We encourage all guests to review current recommendations from the CDC to inform masking decisions while visiting CBMM.
CBMM staff and volunteers will be masked at all festivals and special events. Guests—both unvaccinated & vaccinated—are encouraged to wear a mask indoors due to high community transmission and current guidance from the CDC. Masks are available at the Museum Store & Welcome Center, front desk, and other points on campus during festivals.
Our cleaning protocols have been enhanced, and we are implementing physical-distancing measures.
Signage and floor markers have been positioned around campus to direct traffic flow, create appropriate distancing, and eliminate areas of congestion.
Motion sensors have replaced push button interactives in a number of locations across campus.
Plexiglass sneeze guards have been installed at point of sale stations in the Welcome Center and Museum Store to protect guests and staff during transactions.
The Boatshop mezzanine, Sail the Seas interactive, and the shipyard footbridge crossing remain closed until further notice.
Contactless entry: To minimize touch points and monitor onsite capacity, please renew or purchase your membership online.
What we ask of you
Please have your facial covering available for certain activities. Masks are still required in youth programming, where standing orders currently remain.
Wash your hands often. Although hand sanitizer will be available on campus, we highly encourage you to bring your own hand sanitizer.
Follow signage and floor markers to help with traffic flow, create appropriate distancing, and eliminate areas of congestion
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
Follow current distancing recommendations from the CDC during your visit to CBMM
Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms, please visit us at another time.
CBMM is the only non-profit educational organization in the world dedicated to preserving and exploring the history, environment, and culture of the entire Chesapeake Bay region, and making this resource available to all. Support CBMM by donating today.
Become a member today
Our members play a critical role in supporting CBMM’s rich legacy of educational programming, changing exhibitions, and on and off the water use and maintenance of the largest collection of Chesapeake Bay watercraft in the world. Because of members like you, we can continue to preserve the history, environment, and culture of the entire Chesapeake Bay region, and make this resource available to all. Sign up, or renew your CBMM Membership today, and enjoy:
unlimited daily access to CBMM and discounts at local businesses in our Member Perks Program
free or reduced admission to exclusive virtual programs, special events, and festivals
discounts at CBMM’s Museum Store
docking privileges at our Members Only Marina, and so much more!
Enjoy our park-like setting, outdoor exhibitions, and more
Learn about the Chesapeake Bay’s history, traditions, and culture with our working Shipyard, floating fleet of historic vessels, gardens and outdoor exhibitions. Click here to see a map of our campus and plan your visit today. Outdoor exhibitions include the 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, Tolchester Beach Bandstand, Living Shoreline, and Watermen’s Wharf. CBMM also has ample outdoor seating, with benches and picnic tables located throughout campus. Feel free to bring lunch and make a day out of your visit.
Questions: Please email us at havefun@cbmm.org. We look forward to your visit!
CBMM from Home
Experience Island Life: Changing Culture, Changing Shorelines, a new exhibition featuring the works of Chesapeake Bay photographer Jay Fleming, which can be viewed online for your comfort and convenience.
Due to physical distancing guidelines, some offerings may be modified, limited, or closed. We continue to provide updates on these attractions and other services as more information becomes available. Our top priority is to provide a healthy and comfortable environment for our guests, staff, and surrounding community.