On June 18, 2015, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum recognized a dedicated team of more than 275 volunteers for their combined 28,235 hours of service towards the museum over the last year. Several volunteers were recognized by CBMM staff for their work in advancement and membership, boat restoration and maintenance, boat donations, buildings and grounds, […]
CINCINNATI – 2015 is the summer of OMNIMAX® as visitors of all ages flock to the five-story domed screen to swim alongside 55-foot humpback whales and witness the largest Allied operation of World War II. The OMNIMAX® Theater enjoyed its highest one week attendance for June since at least 2001. Due to the continued popularity, […]
CINCINNATI, OH — Diversity in Baseball, the latest special exhibition opening at the National Underground Railroad Center on Friday, June 26, celebrates players who have broken barriers and changed the game, making it more inclusive and reflective of America’s diverse make-up. The exhibit opens as thousands of baseball fans from across the country arrive in […]
SEATTLE – The Museum of Flight wrapped up deliveries today for its 50th anniversary public art project entitled “Astronauts on the Town,” featuring 25 unique, life-size, space-suited “astronaut” statues. These are not your average astronauts. Each began as a white fiberglass statue, then transformed with paint, lasers, plaid shirts and other materials into a colorful […]
Cincinnati, OH – On Thursday, June 25 from 1-3 p.m., the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center invites the media for a special preview of Diversity in Baseball, which opens to the public Friday, June 26. Through powerful stories and compelling illustrations, Diversity in Baseball highlights the unique history of America’s favorite pastime. This exhibit celebrates […]
SEATTLE – Three World War II-era military training aircraft will fly to the Museum for public display on Saturday, July 11. The North American AT-6 airplanes will be flown to Russia this summer by the BRAVO 369 Flight Foundation, tracing the Alaskan-Siberian military air route from Montana to Russia during World War II. The 6,000-mile […]
July 4 brings Big Band Night and St. Michaels’ fireworks to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, along with The Shades of Blue Orchestra, who are returning for a live performance following their 2014 Big Band Night debut. The rain date for the event and fireworks is Sunday, July 5. With a new policy and for […]
