Celebrate Mom with a one-hour evening cruise on the Wm. B. Tennison and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Solomons Harbor and Patuxent River. You are welcome to bring drinks and snacks to enjoy during the cruise. Carnations for mom will be available. Preregistration is required.

This program is designed to invite adults and children 18 months to 3 years to discover the museum together through music, stories, and special activities. Join us for story time and a carry out craft, available while supplies last. Sessions are 25-40 minutes. Capacity limited. No pre-registration; sign up at the Admissions Desk when you arrive.

The museum and grounds will be open exclusively for guests with disabilities and their families, friends, or caregivers from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This FREE event is offered in cooperation with Calvert County Parks & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS). Meet the museum otter mascot, learn about fish, fossils, river otters, skates and rays, maritime history, and enjoy activities in the Discovery Room. Explore the boat basin and Drum Point Lighthouse. A calming room will be available. The Museum Store will be open and full of items for all ages and interests. Cruise on the Wm. B. Tennison at 5 p.m., 5:45 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for each person to access the museum and ride the Wm. B. Tennison. Proper face coverings are required when not in designated areas. Register to attend at https://webtrac.co.cal.md.us and search for Activity #470773 and #470774. Call 410-535-1600, ext. 8205 to register for the Tennison cruises.

Join us on a 2-hour public sail aboard the historic vessel Dee of St. Mary’s, and experience the Patuxent River aboard an iconic Chesapeake Bay Skipjack. Guests will have an opportunity to help raise and lower the sail. Masks must be worn during the cruise. Capacity allows for 20 guests. If there is inclement weather you will be notified by the crew prior to the cruise.

Join us on a 2-hour public sail aboard the historic vessel Dee of St. Mary’s, and experience the Patuxent River aboard an iconic Chesapeake Bay Skipjack. Guests will have an opportunity to help raise and lower the sail. Masks must be worn during the cruise. Capacity allows for 20 guests. If there is inclement weather you will be notified by the crew prior to the cruise.

For preschoolers ages 3 – 5, with an adult. This program focuses on one of the museum's three themes. Join us for story time and a take away craft, available while supplies last. Sessions are 25-40 minutes. Capacity limited. There is no pre-registration. Sign up at the Admissions Desk when you arrive.