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Bayside History Museum

5.0 (2 reviews)
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The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum - So many interesting old photos of the boardwalk, carousel and Victorian style Belvedere Hotel that was once at CB.

The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum

4.0(2 reviews)
1.1 mi

Bottom Line: A very small museum that takes visitors back in time when beach goers arrived at…read moreChesapeake Beach via rail and gives insight to the resorts and attractions that used to be here. Imagine wearing a wool suit or Victorian dress in the middle of the summer in Washington DC when it was 90 degrees with 100% humidity and air conditioning was very rare. For the middle to upper middle class Washingtonians in the early 1900s a way to beat the heat was by taking a thirty mile train ride to the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay where the water was clear (yes, back then you could be in chest deep water and see your toes) and the breezes were cool. This museum pays tribute to the Chesapeake Beach Railroad that transported beach goers to the Chesapeake Beach resort town from the early 1900s to the 1930s. The museum building itself is the original train station of the Chesapeake Beach Railroad. Before there were cars there was railroads and this station was and is located just a few hundred yards from where the Chesapeake Bay meets the shore. The train station has been restored and consists of a few rooms and the outdoor platform. The museum has lots of old vintage pictures of the train and resort as well as various artifacts, some of which I've captured in my photos: I really enjoyed the roughly 15 minute video about the railway. The video covers the route of the railway including the various stops between DC and the beach. The video also talks about the various locomotives and train cars that served the line. I also enjoyed learning about the building of the track and brides and opposition from the behemoth Pennsylvania Railroad.

The Museum is housed at The Chesapeake Resort and Spa and great for children and adults. The images…read moreand information here is well worth taking a look

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The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum - A circa 1930s advertisement and bathing suit.

A circa 1930s advertisement and bathing suit.

The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum - Clothing, potatoes, eggs and milk, and ironically car parts, were all items carried by the railroad.

Clothing, potatoes, eggs and milk, and ironically car parts, were all items carried by the railroad.

The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum - The original cargo door and hardware.

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The original cargo door and hardware.

Banneker Douglass Tubman Museum - Upper gallery

Banneker Douglass Tubman Museum

4.6(17 reviews)
18.9 mi

I visited Annapolis for the first time a few weekends ago with my boyfriend, and we stopped by this…read moremuseum upon searching things to do in the area. What I noticed immediately was that the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. There was an event going on with the featured artist next door in the church building, but we were unable to stop by yet still enjoyed his artwork in the first room. Upstairs, we explored the history and watched a short historical video on the church. I really enjoyed how immersive and informative the museum was. It was a short but sweet trip and I learned a lot of new things about African American History in Maryland, which was awesome.

Today was my first visit to this local museum; we scheduled the trip around Juneteenth. You enter…read moreon the first floor into a reception space, where on the right you can see the original external wall of the historic church. To the left, there is a room that contained several pieces from the Sacred Spaces exhibition, by Jabari Jefferson, of collages ftom found items. There was very good signage in this room to introduce the overall exhibit. From there, we went upstairs and to the left, to see the historical exhibits about African American history in Maryland, in Annapolis, and around the Chesapeake. These exhibits were very well done, and several had audio presentations. We spent quite a but of time there, because there was a good amount of detail to absorb. After making the historical exhibit loop, we went back into the foyer and across to the other side, where you actually enter the historic Mt Moriah AME church building. This big open space makes an amazing art gallery, with exhibits on two levels. It was really well lit and curated. We thought it was wonderful.

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Banneker Douglass Tubman Museum
Banneker Douglass Tubman Museum - An enormous collage of books

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An enormous collage of books

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - Beautifully restored lighthouse

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

4.5(56 reviews)
17.8 mi

BLUF: A wonderful museum consisting of 18 acres, many buildings and even a river cruise, telling…read morethe history about the Chesapeake Bay. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is one of those museums that I enjoy visiting every few years. Since they recently opened a new building I was excited to check it out. With limited time to explore, I stuck to the new building which has their admissions/ticket counter, various types of Chesapeake Bay boats, a well curated display case of ship models on display and a lovely gift shop. Oh, and let's not forget Sailor the Iron Dog! Two of my all time favorite exhibits at the museum are the display of oyster cans and the crab picking machine. I laugh every time I see the crab picking machine and I always marvel at all of the big oyster cans. Being able to go inside the Hooper Strait lighthouse is also fun. The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum has lovely views of the river from shore but those who want a better view can take a cruise or sail on one of various historic vessels. Another things that makes CBMM great is its plentiful parking and close proximity to downtown Saint Michaels.

At $20 per person, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum was a bit of a letdown…read more They currently have an exhibit entitled "Sailing to Freedom" and that was the main reason for our stop here, especially considering we have recently visited a different nautical museum which was similarly priced and fantastic. Unfortunately the exhibit was small and, if I'm being honest, boring. The grounds here are not very large and are composed mostly of old wooden boats, bells, and a lighthouse, which was by far the highlight of our visit. They claim that the grounds are dog friendly however there isn't much to see outside so I would not recommend bringing a dog. I wouldn't personally recommend bringing children either as it doesn't seem like they would have a good time here. There were five or six children present during our visit and they were literally just running in circles on the grass. I understand that our visit was during the off-season but it was a wasn't a very good use of time or money in my opinion.

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Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

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National Museum of Health and Medicine - Modern war history.

National Museum of Health and Medicine

4.5(70 reviews)
34.9 mi

The National Museum of Health and Medicine was a bit small, but it still made for a fun pitstop…read moresince we were already in the area. Parking was free and no tickets were required. We visited on a rainy day, and many guests left their umbrellas and coats in the entry room where there were hangers available. Volunteers greeted us at the front and pointed us toward a stand of pamphlets. We were able to see the entire museum in about 30 minutes. At one point, the staff brought out a cart of organs for hands on interaction. Based on some of the flyers, they also host additional demonstrations once a month. There was a modest anatomical collection with a focus on the nervous system and bones. I found the displays of brains after injuries and strokes especially interesting. There were also several examples of bone infections and exhibits highlighting medical developments over time. I appreciated the historical context behind each advancement, particularly how it connected to warfare. One of the most striking sections for me was the wall of organs affected by different diseases and infections. It felt especially rare compared to what I have seen in other museums. I was also fascinated by the less common presentations of parasites, which are not typically featured elsewhere. There was also a room dedicated to surgical advancements, and I found myself quiet while looking at the stories of soldiers who sustained injuries and underwent reconstruction. There was no gift shop and it seemed like a quick stop for most visitors. There was an upcoming veterinary focused day that looked interesting and would be worth checking out if I were still in the area. Overall, the museum is not as elaborate as others, but I still enjoyed the visit while staying nearby.

This museum may be the most unique museum in the D.C. area. If you are into history and medicine,…read morestop by. Or if you want a very interesting museum experience, visit. Opened in 1862 during the Civil War, the museum preserves over 25 million objects about medicine, public health, and anatomy. Nowhere else can you see skull fragments of Abraham Lincoln, President Garfield's vertebrae, and President Grant's tumor slides. The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10am-5:30pm with free admission and parking in Silver Spring, Maryland. Walk inside and find all the exhibits on the main floor in a brutalist building. One exhibit talks about public health and the others focus on history of military medicine and anatomy. Here, you'll find lots of bones and organs preserved in medical jars. If you have a weak stomach, be warned. Eat BEFORE visiting. The museum is well kept with clean restrooms and lots of space to enjoy the museum. I highly recommend it for adults and older kids with an interest in the medical field.

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National Museum of Health and Medicine - Civil war patient transports.

Civil war patient transports.

National Museum of Health and Medicine

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