To start the young man at the front desk was very welcoming, professional, and knowledgeable. The…read moregrounds outside were well kept and extremely clean. Closed toed shoes for walking around the park is a must, I went unprepared with flip flops. The restrooms inside were also clean. There's a gift shop and a library as well. The exhibit was very well done and I absolutely loved how interactive it was, it's also handicap accessible and self guided! I definitely recommend checking out the wildlife drive across the street at blackwater refuge, we saw the statue of Harriet Tubman catching a muskrat to then seeing one at the refuge!

Beautifully done. This National Historical Park is well maintained and full of interactive…read moreexhibits. The space is handicap accessible and most exhibits include easy to read fonts and braille. I would definitely recommend this educational experience to learners of all ages.

I'm writing to say the museum is now at 103 Hayward Street. There is an active boatworks where…read morepeople can learn how to build and repair boats. The Nathan skipjack is often docked here as well as the Dudley, although they both have their own websites. There are some special events here, including a Boatyard Bash and an annual skipjack race on the Choptank. The museum itself tells about the master boatbuilder Jim Richardson who built the skipjack Nathan and worked on countless boats in his lifetime. Models of skipjacks are displayed and boatbuilder tools, as well as a history of racing boats in Cambridge, Maryland. They also have a library and book store.

Excellent museum in downtown Cambridge, within walking distance of the marina. It's larger than it…read moreappears from outside and has many rooms to explore. The impressive collection details shipbuilding from Cambridge's past with replicas, antique tools, ship models and more. There is no admission fee but they do accept donations. Would highly recommend this museum to anyone visiting Cambridge to better understand the historical and current importance of the water to this charming town.

This is a short stop in Cambridge, MD. It takes roughly 30 minutes to an hour to explore. It's a…read morevisually pleasing replica of a screw pile lighthouse. It's very clean inside & well maintained. It also has AC inside surprisingly. They do sell several items related to the history of the lighthouse which goes towards maintenance. There are placards & pictures explaining the history as well as information on the Fresnel lens found inside lighthouses. While admission is free, they do welcome & appreciate donations. There is a parking lot available.

Great little piece of history and nostalgia back when lighthouses were very much a critical part of…read morenavigation into and out of harbors. Definitely, something to consider on a trip up to the Eastern Shore and the vicinity!

If you're into art, popping into the Academy Art Museum is worth a visit. Spread across several old…read morebuildings, the galleries have several exhibits up. Wandering through every gallery, I spent 30 minutes taking in local and national art. There's free street parking, a small gift shop, and restrooms. Staff were very helpful and passionate to walk me through the art. Admission is free.

Definitely worth checking out with new exhibits each season. Free. Easy, free street parking out…read morefront. Friendly docents eager to guide you through. Beautiful garden. I love coming here every few months. What's stopping you?

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.

Great stories and entertaining tour guide! We enjoyed the walk and details, I would do another one!read more

We are from Baltimore and went to St. Michael's for Labor Day Weekend. We signed up for the ghost…read moretour on Friday evening and it was great! We talked about the stuff we had learned all weekend! Keep up the tours - they really add a fun twist to all that St. Michael's has to offer! Tina Marie

As much as it pains me to post a negative review (something I hardly ever do), I feel it would be…read moredisingenuous to do anything else. Not a good experience today at all. We were vacationing in Ocean City and needed a break from the beach and traditional touristy activities. As great admirers of Harriet Tubman, my wife and I decided to visit the museum and were particularly excited to have a guided walking tour. I booked our tour online and we drove an hour and a half to Cambridge. As we pulled into the parking lot, the tour guide called and left a message saying she wasn't available. Apparently she had told the museum not to schedule tours for today, but their system had done so anyway. We went into the museum, trying to make the best of a frustrating situation. It was very limited and amateurish. That is not being critical, as it appears to be seriously underfunded and operated by volunteers. Just stating what we saw for others to be aware. it was basically a collection of printed materials with little, if any, original items unique to Harriet Tubman's lifetime. The museum director never greeted us. There were four or five people sitting and watching a PBS documentary. A couple of other groups walked in, looked around and then left. None of them were greeted either. Finally, I went up to the register and he asked if he could help me. I explained what had happened, and he chuckled, saying "Yeah, this happens sometimes. I guess the person who set up the system needs to fix that." He gave me $40 out of the cash register and that was it. No apologies or anything. After we left the museum, I texted the tour guide that he'd refunded our money only to find out that she had also done so online. We had to go back to the museum to give the $40 back. Total waste of a day of vacation. Again, I hate to be the grumpy guy leaving a bad review, but hopefully this will be helpful to someone somehow.

First off I must say thank you to the community and small group of individuals that put their…read moreheart, time and soul into operating and developing this museum! This museum is special and it feels like you are literally stepping back into time. There is so much information and artifacts about the life of Harriet Tubman and her family, the rich history of Cambridge and the pertaining era, and visual images to bring all of this historic information to light. There is so much more to the life of Harriet Tubman than the underground railroad, she literally put her life on the line to save others. She was a warrior and a savior! This museum also highlights upon other notable people who followed in Harriet's footsteps, or who were inspired by her path and noble work. Being a young Black American male and being able to see such rich accomplishments that have paved the way for other Black Americans today in living color was empowering. I recommend that EVERYONE visit this historic gem! It will change your life! I made sure to give a donation after I was finished viewing. It takes about 30-45 minutes to view everything depending on your intake method. I do love that the museum is just the right size, as it allows visitors to take everything in. After visiting, take the time to checkout and enjoy the beautiful historic downtown Cambridge!

Very well kept interesting place in downtown. Easton would highly recommend the different galleries…read moreand events that they hold there. I used to do some catering and there was a very, very nice Venn

Drove here from Pasadena and this was our first planned stop. Beautiful area and grounds but it's…read moresupposed to open at 1000 but no joy even at 1015. Door was locked and no one answered our knock or our call. Disappointing.