St Michaels Attractions
This small town on the east of Chesapeake Bay once had a flourishing shipbuilding industry, as shown by the large collection in the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
During the War of 1812, the St Michaels' militia repelled two British attacks and the town became known as "The Town That Fooled The British".
During the War of 1812, the St Michaels' militia repelled two British attacks and the town became known as "The Town That Fooled The British".
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum features nine exhibit buildings, lighthouses and the world's largest collection of traditional bay boats. Chesapeake and its people are brought to life through artifacts and visual arts. The waterfront campus includes Navy Point, Hooper Strait Lighthouse and the Dodson House, which houses many of the original exhibits of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
All values are in United States Dollars
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Box 636
St Michaels, MD 21663-0636
United States
Box 636
St Michaels, MD 21663-0636
United States
Phone 1 (410) 745-2916
Fax 1 (410) 745-6088
Hours
April 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 13.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 10.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Dockside Express Tours & Shuttle
The Express Royale began in 1979 as a 50 Foot Navy Utility boat aboard the Destroyer Tender Yellowstone. Nature Cruises, Sunset Cruises, and Group & Corporate Charters are available.
Dockside Express Tour & Shuttle
Box 122
Tilghman, MD 21671
United States
Box 122
Tilghman, MD 21671
United States
Phone 1 (410) 886-2643
Fax 1 (410) 886-2349
St. Michaels Museum
St Mary's Square is the center of St Michaels. St. Michaels history and memorabilia is housed in two 19th century buildings. Visitors can see the bell that rang three times a day -- in the morning, at lunch and at quitting time -- to measure the workday for local shipbuilders.
