The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum invites you to come visit and learn about the people who shaped Chesapeake Bay. It's arguably one of the best maritime museums anywhere and ideal for both adults and children with a wide range of exhibits and program interests, plus the waterfront setting in the historic town of St. Michaels, Maryland is stunning. There's a floating fleet of historic Chesapeake Bay watercraft including crabbing skiffs, workboats, and log canoes and boat rides are available on the Miles River. Enjoy the historic working boat yard, buy a memory at the maritime museum shop or schedule your wedding or next private event at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, it's the perfect setting.

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Tours offer water and land tours including boat tours, self guided and guided walking tours with museum staff available to assist. The maritime museums tours also includes guided highlights tours introducing visitors to the museum, the themes, exhibit buildings, floating fleet and waterfront campus. Visitors can also enjoy a scenic cruise on the Miles River on the replica buyboat the Mister Jim, departing from the lighthouse. With changes occurring everyday vistors can enjoy a boat building skills demonstration, or create a family craft, or try their hand at some boat building, it all depends on what's happening on the day. Come for a fascinating tour, it will change your life.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Weddings and Private Events are held at this stunning venue with its tranquil waterfront setting overlooking the Miles River and beyond. There are several areas available for rent at the museum perfect for wedding receptions, cocktail parties, social gatherings and private events. First class event co-ordination complements every occasion and brings warm and elegant hospitality to your special event. These unique venues are set on 2000 feet of waterfront at this private eighteen acre campus, offering stunning sunset views and the perfect setting for a memorable occasion.