Cute little museum - we stopped by after church and was surprised to see so many people just after…read morethey opened at 11. We mainly went to watch the otters (Mac & Tuck) and stayed for their feeding time at noon. The staff did a short talk while they ate fish and played. There were some beautiful carved decoys - many with "best in the world" blue ribbons. They had a scavenger hunt with a sticker reward for finding all the things on the clipboard. Some beautiful murals, lots of old photos of the area and boats; and a gift shop with great books, toys, jewelry, and gifts. I got my Mom a hand carved humming bird by a local artist.

What a little treasure! Perfect stop with young children. My daughter had a blast. We spent a good…read morehour here. We enjoyed the otter show and the exhibits. My preschooler loved the scavenger hunt. The people working were very nice.

When I started planning my very first trip to St. Michaels, there was one attraction that made the…read moreitinerary before almost anything else: the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. I'd heard so many people rave about it that I figured it deserved a few hours of my vacation. Turns out...a few hours wasn't nearly enough! Admission was $22 for adults, and one of my favorite surprises was learning that your ticket is good for two consecutive days. A volunteer at the front desk gave me a wonderful overview of the property, explained how everything worked and made sure I knew I was welcome to come back the following day as long as I didn't lose my admission sticker. That's tremendous value for everything there is to see! The first thing I realized after walking through the doors? This isn't just a museum. It's an entire waterfront campus! The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum sits right on the Miles River and includes historic buildings, floating vessels, exhibitions, gardens, a working shipyard where traditional wooden boats are still restored and built, and enough history to keep you wandering for hours. Whether you're interested in Chesapeake Bay history, boats, lighthouses, watermen or simply beautiful places to explore, there's something here for just about everyone. Now...in true to me fashion...I headed straight for the gift shop before I looked at anything else. My philosophy is simple: shop first, think about it while I explore, and if I still love it by the time I leave, I already own it. Except...that didn't exactly happen this time. I found something I loved immediately, bought it right away and happily carried my purchase around the museum for the rest of my visit. RELATED SIDEQUEST & PRO TIP: While I was wandering through the gift shop, I overheard another visitor asking an employee if they sold U.S. Lighthouse Society Lighthouse Passport books. Wait...what passport?! Excuse me while I casually eavesdrop. A very quick Google search later, I had fallen headfirst into yet another travel rabbit hole. Apparently there's an entire Lighthouse Passport Program where visitors collect official lighthouse stamps from locations all over the country. Well...that sounds dangerously like something I would absolutely obsess over! The museum has an official lighthouse stamp available at the front desk, so even though I don't own the passport yet, I stamped a blank piece of paper to tuck safely away until I order one. I have a sneaking suspicion I'll be back to stamp the real thing someday! PRO TIP: Get your lighthouse passport before you go! I spent the next several hours wandering the campus completely at my own pace. One thing I really appreciated was that the museum lets you create your own experience. Some exhibits fascinated me, others I breezed through, and there was never any pressure to see things in a particular order. It felt more like exploring than touring. The museum itself was fantastic and easily worth the $22 admission. More than anything, I came away impressed by how much pride everyone there takes in preserving and sharing the history of the Chesapeake Bay. It's clear this isn't simply a collection of artifacts. It's a place that's actively keeping an important part of Maryland's history alive. Whether you're visiting St. Michaels for a weekend or just passing , I'd absolutely recommend making time for the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. And while you're there...don't forget to get your lighthouse passport stamp!

What a treat to find this maritime museum when visiting Saint Michael's. From the Welcome Center…read moreto the Lighthouse, this place offers some exceptional Maryland and US history. A great place to explore and learn about crabbing, fishing, oystering and sailing on the Chesapeake, as well as historical information on Frederick Douglass and the slave trade. Very interesting! Incredibly insightful and thought provoking, the Frederick Douglass exhibit was fascinating. What a beautiful day (weather wise) to stroll the grounds of this museum on the water, enjoy the exhibits and interact with the staff here - all incredibly friendly.

The largest living museum in the world is Colonial Williamsburg. Original 18th century homes and…read morebuildings (and many reconstructed) line blocks and blocks. There are taverns, a blacksmith, the governor's mansion, and more. With the tours and performances, you can spend the entire day here. You do need a ticket to go inside most of the buildings with the exception of the Bray School and a few others. However, it is free to wander through!

Walking around we came across this & figured why not check it out…read more U can grab tickets through their official site which is easier for the tours inside the building. This was nice, Informative it was a decent way to spend some time learning & checking out the history of this place.

This venue is not only out of the way, but it wasn't even listed on Yelp until I asked Yelp to do…read moreso. Air-conditioned and very spacious, I was able to locate it despite the poor signage and weird entrance. Went there for a business expo...which was a nicely spent 2 hours on a Saturday morning.

From the owner: The Waldorf Culture Center -is the perfect location to host your next event from 10 to 300 peoples.read more

I discovered the Brew Fest event on the Cape May TV Channel. The event featured different beer,…read morewine, and alcohol vendors, so I was glad it wasn't all beer. To purchase alcohol, you needed to present your id and get a wristband which I thought was a good idea. However, I had to stand in a long line to purchase drink tickets even though I wasn't really sure what I was going to drink. I didn't find this to be a good system, and others around me in line seemed to agree. Additionally, there were several food trucks featuring BBQ, burgers, and hotdogs as well as sweets. Places to sit were limited, so it may be helpful to bring chairs or a blanket. There was also a variety of merchandise vendors along with two different live bands, neither of which appealed to me but seemed popular. Parking is limited, so we had to park about 4-5 blocks away.

I absolutely lose my mind over historical gems such as the Physick Estate that have the entire…read morehouse to peruse! The tour guide was fantastic & really went through every possible detail on the family & the history. Came with my friends on the first day of our CM vacation on a weekend. Pretty easy enough to purchase tickets ahead of time at the gift store. All in all a perfect way to spend a few hours learning about the local history! Highly recommend!!!!

Super annoying- website doesn't work, nothing is up to date. My friend has a show there and I can't…read moreeven get tickets besides showing up on time ugh - can the city take over this space already ?

I have driven past this place millions of time, yesterday I went to a party their. I was impressed…read morewith the space, my favorite part was the three chandeliers and the stage. This space is great for events it's not large but also not too small. It requires little decoration, there are art pieces on the wall and again those pretty chandeliers. Not sure if it's expensive but it's a great space.

This was an excellent museum, which I say as an enjoyer of museums. My sister who can appreciate a…read moregood museum but doesn't as much as me also loved it, if that convinces you anymore that you should go. The civil rights exhibit was SO in depth. It did a really good job of being specific to the area while still setting a foundational backdrop of nationwide events. I was wildly impressed. The images and items used were great. I also enjoyed the rest of the museum, especially the collection and the painted screens exhibit! I'm from Massachusetts and have been to my fair share of revolutionary war museums or exhibits so I more sped through that section, but it also seems comprehensive.

This is a great place to learn about Baltimore's rich history. I started on the 3rd floor then…read moreworked my way down. The 3rd floor was the "Furniture in Maryland Life" exhibit. This exhibit consists of furniture pieces from the years 1634-2000. There were many pieces that I wanted though they were vintage. The second floor had a few exhibits: Unfinished Revolution, Claire/McCardell and Collecting Maryland. The Claire/McCardell really caught my eye. The exhibit highlighted how she redefined women's fashion in America during the 1930s -1950s. My favorite exhibit was on the 1st floor. It was the Passion and Purpose: Voices of Maryland's Civil Rights Activists exhibit. The 1st floor was dedicated to all of the Black activism in Baltimore. I love learning about Black history and I learned so much about Baltimore's contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.

We've attended numerous shows at the Smyrna Opera House ... great "small feel" venue. Helpful,…read morecourteous staff - small snack/ drink bar. Great place to catch local and regional talent

Holiday Spectacular was excellent. Staff was excellent. Price of show was great. Prices at…read moreconcession stand were reasonable. Can't wait till next year!

Our family has been visiting Wheaton Arts for many years! It's our favorite go to place in the…read moreFall! We have many glass pumpkins made there. Anytime we have out of town relatives visit, we take them there. It's so peaceful and also educational. Winter of 2026 was very bad this year and we noticed it has also taken a toll on their landscaping. With time, I'm sure it will be repaired. This place is worth an afternoon visit! Be sure to check their calendar for special events.

Glass, yo, it's from Joy-zee!…read more This is a weird but cool arts campus in Millville, mainly about glass, but also housing a decent-size pottery guild, and a small building of textile/tribal arts. In addition to live glass blowing demonstrations, and special classes or make-and-take events for glass/pottery pieces, they have a glass museum with tons of history on glass in the USA. NJ had all the right conditions and materials (wood, sand, soda ash, and silica) for glass so it was the nation's main source of glass for a long period in US history. They make pottery and glass items on site that are sold in the store, and visitors can observe all of this being made. There is a long nature trail, a lake, historic schoolhouse, and various other interesting buildings on the campus. There are at least two stores, both with tons of glass and pottery/ceramic gift options, among other artistic mediums. There is finer art glass sculpture available too, in the gallery store. Wheaton offers a handful of free admission days every year (mostly in summer), including the Fire Muster, with a bunch of fire engines and firemen! They also host craft shows, holiday themed weekends, and other festival events. Live music and food trucks are normally part of any event day. It's a very fun place, and easily can take 2 hours to explore everything. My last visit I was there 3 hours and still didn't get to the nature trail. Nearby Vineland has many great food options, especially Puerto Rican.

Soooo nice and awesome to find on a whim. I hate I cannot remember our artists name, but she was so…read morenice and for her to be there by herself, she really managed. It was 8 of us in there and it was so nice because the music was A1, and everything you needed was right there. I would LOVE to come back when back in OC

TC Studios hosted a paint night in the back room at the Black Flags Brewery in Columbia, MD. It was…read moresuch a cool venue, especially since we were in the back brewing room, which was full of the beer-making equipment and was a lot quieter than the noisy front part of the bar (they were popular!). Ali and Lindsay (unsure of spelling), along with DJ Jamie, were the best hosts. We were entertained and engaged the entire time and they provided us with everything we needed! All three of them were so fun and friendly, and I definitely want to be Ali's BFF because she's so charming! We submitted our pet pictures a week ahead of time when purchasing our tickets, and by the time we arrived to the event, our dog was sketched out on a blank canvas with numbers the corresponded with the paints on our palettes in front of our seats. It was easy to find our spots, and the process itself was pretty clear (especially since I've done paint nights before) but they answered all of our questions quickly and knowledgably! I loved the flexibility of following along with their step-by-step instructions OR going at our own pace (my ADHD does not make me a patient artist lol). Ali mentioned that it was Lindsay's first night emcee-ing for a group of us, and she did awesomely. The microphones were really helpful in making sure that everyone could hear, and they were constantly on the move to help with questions and suggestions on how to improve our pieces, along with encouragement and positive feedback. If you weren't happy with the paint colors supplied to you, you could ask for new colors (or refills of what you needed). The two hours flew by, and by the time we finished and were ready to leave, we had two beautiful paintings. Also, special shout out to DJ Jamie for the awesome music selection -- very often, he was able to coordinate the songs/lyrics with the instructions at the time AND the pet-theme of the night ("paint it black", "pink", "who let the dogs out", etc) which was hilarious and a very nice additional touch. I'm so glad they're a traveling troupe because I'm not in Ocean City nearly as much anymore as I was when I was younger, and they pair with so many local places to host events that I'm sure I'll be able to attend another paint night eventually!