Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
4.7(1,386)
Museum
About
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum offers an 18-acre waterfront setting that immerses guests in the bay's maritime history and culture. The venue features a blend of indoor and outdoor exhibits, including historic boats, a working boatyard, and the climbable Hooper Strait Lighthouse with panoramic water views.
Ideal for business events, the museum provides a unique backdrop that combines educational exhibits on boat building, oystering, and navigation with scenic spaces for gatherings. Its thoughtfully maintained grounds and engaging displays create a distinctive environment for meetings and receptions.
Best for
- Outdoor team-building & experiential learning
- Client entertaining with scenic waterfront views
- Small-group workshops & educational events
Standout features
Setting
18-acre waterfront campus with bay views
Sprawling grounds along the Chesapeake Bay provide a scenic backdrop for events, with multiple indoor and outdoor spaces including historic boats and a lighthouse that guests can explore.
Historic Maritime Exhibits
Interactive displays on boat building and bay life
Exhibits include a working boatyard with restoration projects, historic workboats open for walking, and detailed histories of maritime industry tools and vessels, offering an immersive experience into the region's nautical heritage.
Iconic Hooper Strait
Climbable lighthouse with panoramic bay views
A distinctive feature of the venue, the lighthouse offers guests a unique vantage point over the bay and insight into historic maritime living conditions two miles offshore.
At a glance
Location & hours
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Hours
Sunday10am – 5pm
Monday10am – 5pm
Tuesday10am – 5pm
Wednesday10am – 5pm
Thursday10am – 5pm
Friday10am – 5pm
Saturday10am – 5pm
Rated 4.7 on Google · 1,386 reviews