On Saturday, October 6, and Sunday, October 7, 2018, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will host one of the nation’s largest gatherings of small boat enthusiasts and unique watercraft at Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival XXXV. [Read More]
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CINCINNATI, OH. – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center announced new operational hours starting July 1, 2018. The new hours of operation are Sunday – Monday: Noon – 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 [Read More]
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum has partnered with the St. Michaels Art League to sponsor a contest that will name the official painting of the 1889 bugeye Edna E. Lockwood, currently under restoration through her [Read More]
On June 14, 2018, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum recognized a dedicated team of nearly 250 volunteers for their combined 26,735 hours of service towards the museum over the past year. Several volunteers were recognized [Read More]
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md. is hosting a basic tool-sharpening workshop on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 9am–12pm in the Boatshop. Participation is limited, with advanced registration needed. If taken care of [Read More]
DOYLESTOWN, PA – The board of trustees of the James A. Michener Art Museum has announced the appointment of the museum’s next executive director: Kathleen V. Jameson, Ph.D., who formerly served as president & CEO [Read More]
Cincinnati Museum Center program boasts 99% high school graduation rate in its 29th year CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) hosted its annual Awards and Recognition Banquet for its Youth Programs participants Wednesday night, wishing [Read More]
In an effort to grow public programs, CBMM is looking for new volunteers interested in learning how to lead tours exploring the Bay’s history, culture, and environment. No experience is necessary, but an enthusiasm for [Read More]
CINCINNATI – From kings to kids, rainforests to candy wrappers, experience the global journey of everyone’s favorite sweet treat. Chocolate: The Exhibition opens June 29 at Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC). Chocolate hasn’t always been a [Read More]
This summer, CBMM offers a training program that will prepare volunteers to work with the public, either as greeters welcoming guests to CBMM or as interpreters. Participants will learn the content and skills necessary to [Read More]
CINCINNATI – Engineers, steelworkers and welders recently completed necessary repairs to steel on Union Terminal’s mezzanine level as part of the building’s first full structural restoration. Cincinnati Museum Center released a video detailing the meticulous [Read More]
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum has announced the addition of two new members to its full-time staff; Elizabeth Bourdin, and Jamaal Henry. Bourdin joins CBMM as its Human Resources Generalist & Payroll Accountant. She will [Read More]
SEATTLE – After 26 years of open storage at Paine Field, Everett, the Museum’s 1959 Boeing B-52 bomber will be moved to the Museum’s West Campus at Boeing Field in Seattle. Not flight worthy, the [Read More]
CINCINNATI, OH – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center announced today that it will be open on Sundays throughout the summer, Noon to 5:00 p.m., beginning May 27. The museum will also be open to [Read More]
From Tuesday, July 24, through Saturday, July 28, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., will offer two bronze casting workshops in its boatshop. Participants must be 16 or older, with class-size limited [Read More]
CINCINNATI – Attention inventors, tinkerers, hackers, mad scientists and makers! Cincinnati Mini Maker Faire is back. Cincinnati Museum Center’s family-friendly showcase of imagination, design and ingenuity will once again take over the Hamilton County Fairgrounds [Read More]
SEATTLE – The Museum of Flight recognizes Memorial Day with an 11 a.m. performance by the Boeing Employee Concert Band, followed at noon with a special ceremony commemorating fallen U.S. service members. The keynote speaker [Read More]
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is offering two kayak paddles this summer to help its guests get out on the water. Registration for both is required to cbmm.org/paddles. The first offering is scheduled for 9am–1pm [Read More]