Lisa

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Incredible experience with interactive, immersive displays, multi-day ticket, and rich maritime history. My sister and I came here during the small craft festival and were amazed by the expansive campus, education opportunities, and interactive nature of the displays. We had purchased the combo ticket which includes a 2 day museum entrance and a ride on the Patriot cruise. The Cooper Light house provided an extensive view of the Miles River and the Oystering on the Chesapeake was informative with the E.C. Collier making my inner child happy. We also loved the Waterman's Wharf, the Floating Fleet, and the Heirloom Garden as well. One could easily spend hours here exploring and learning about maritime history and life or just sit on the dock to enjoy the views. The center has restrooms and the gift shop is curated with unique finds. If you are visiting St. Michaels, the CBMM is a must-see (and experience) and I am grateful for the meticulous preservation of maritime history.

Denis C

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

By far the bwst museum I've been to. We got the combo with the Patriots cruise and it was a right decision too. Good deal! Museum is getting bigger and bigger. So much to see and learn. A lot for kids and for adults. Ship building, lighthouse, small old houses. You learn so much about history, nature, boats, oysters, crabs, ducks, etc… Lots of exhibits! You get 2 days with your ticket. We did 2 hours first day, then the cruise. And then 2 hours the next day. Museum shop is great too. I got the 50 sailing destination book for myself!

Justin Brummage

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

We visited the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and it’s easily one of the best stops in the area. The grounds are sprawling and beautiful, with so much to see and do that you can easily spend several hours exploring. There are tons of interactive and hands-on exhibits, which make it engaging for all ages, and the views of the bay throughout the property are really nice. There’s a great mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits, including historic boats and workboats you can walk onto, a working boatyard where you can see restoration projects in progress, and the iconic Hooper Strait Lighthouse you can climb and explore. You’ll also find exhibits on crabbing, oystering, and the history of the Chesapeake Bay’s maritime industry, along with displays on navigation, tools, and life on the water. The entire place is very well maintained and thoughtfully laid out, with plenty of spots to stop, relax, and take in the scenery. Overall, a really enjoyable and informative experience, definitely worth visiting! Really the only downside was the gift shop, the items were beautiful and great quality, however, they were all extremely overpriced even for the area.

Stephen G

4 out of 5 stars★★★★☆

Fabulous museum about life on the Chesapeake Bay. They cover everything from boat building and restoration to oystering to recreation. As it was only just open there were several buildings not available for public viewing. The lighthouse is a must Fascinating to see where someone lived perched 20 feet above the bay and 2 miles out in the weather. They hold events here as well with a pre-wedding get together as well as a salsa dance class. The special Frederick Douglass exhibit is not to be missed.

John Warburton

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

We had heard this museum was a must see and it didn't disappoint. One fee for a two-day ticket that was not expensive. There is a lot of area to cover, so it was nice to know we could come back. We visited in October so it was not crowded. We spoke with a very friendly painter who had been working on one of the boat and he told us a bit more about the place. Plenty of self-guided areas and exhibits. We enjoyed the ship building work – it was interesting to see the process step as well as the volume of lumber stocked and waiting to be used. Beautiful views from the lighthouse. I enjoyed walking among and reading about the exhibit boats they had on display, each with a detailed history of ownership and uses over time. Amazing. The collection of outboards showed the changes over time – I can't imaging heading out into the sea with one of those old-timers even when it was brand new. Definitely worth the time and money.