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01 First Fossil Friday!
First Fossil Friday!2023-12-01T13:00:00Fossil hunters, bring your fossil finds from Calvert Cliffs or other local areas from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. to be identified! This service is provided for free; however, admission fees apply for access to CMM exhibits.
Lobby Calvert Marine MuseumSolomonsMD20688 |
02 Dee of St. Mary's Dockside Tours
Dee of St. Mary's Dockside Tours2023-12-02T13:00:00Step aboard the museum's sailing skipjack for an up-close tour of her 56 ft. deck with crew members during the off-season. Learn how watermen dredge for oysters, hoist the sails, and navigate the waterways of the Chesapeake.
CMM boat basin Calvert Marine MuseumSolomonsMD20688 |
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09 Lore Oyster House: Preview Day
Lore Oyster House: Preview Day2023-12-09T18:00:00The public is invited to experience the newly refurbished Lore Oyster House during the Solomons Christmas Walk (tides and weather permitting). Be sure to stop by during the Solomons Christmas Walk!
Event LocationLore Oyster HouseSolomonsMD20688 Solomons Christmas Walk
Solomons Christmas Walk2023-12-09T18:00:00The museum is open and FREE to the public. Enjoy musical entertainment by Sax Appeal, COSMIC Flute Choir, and Voices in Praise in the Harms Gallery. Visit Santa and the Otter mascot, make holiday crafts, and shop in the Museum Store during the event. Santa's Coffee House will be open with complimentary hot cocoa, coffee, and holiday cookies. Museum Members save 20% in the Museum Store during the walk and all weekend!
Event LocationCalvert Marine MuseumSolomonsMD20688 |
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20 Coffee and Doughnuts and 20% off for Members
Coffee and Doughnuts and 20% off for Members2023-12-20T00:00:00Museum members are invited to visit the Museum Store for coffee and doughnuts from 10 – 11 a.m. and will receive a FREE gift with a purchase of $50 or more! Gifts are limited to one per membership and are only available while supplies last or until 11 a.m., so plan to arrive early! Museum members enjoy a 20% discount in the Museum Store all day and on the 20th of every month. Purchases can be shipped via USPS, Priority Mail, or held at the store for curbside pickup.
Event LocationCalvert Marine Museum - Museum StoreSolomonsMD20688 |
21 Little Minnows: Fossil Exploration
Little Minnows: Fossil Exploration2023-12-21T00:00:00For 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 craft, available while supplies last. Sessions are 25-40 minutes. Sign up at the Admissions Desk when you arrive.
Harms Gallery Calvert Marine MuseumSolomonsMD20688 |
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23 Christmas Bird Count
Christmas Bird Count2023-12-23T10:00:00This is the day for the National Audubon Society-sponsored annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for the Patuxent River! Help us with this citizen science project that will gather data on local bird populations. Guided bird walks on the CMM campus at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. Registration is not required but, space is limited. Bird guides and binoculars will be available for participant use on the museum campus.
Event LocationCalvert Marine MuseumSolomonsMD20688 Dee of St. Mary's Dockside Tours
Dee of St. Mary's Dockside Tours2023-12-23T13:00:00Step aboard the museum's sailing skipjack for an up-close tour of her 56 ft. deck with crew members during the off-season. Learn how watermen dredge for oysters, hoist the sails, and navigate the waterways of the Chesapeake.
CMM boat basin Calvert Marine MuseumSolomonsMD20688 |
24 Christmas Eve - Holiday Hours
Christmas Eve - Holiday Hours2023-12-24T10:00:00The Calvert Marine Museum and Museum Store will close at 2 p.m. We will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 26.
Event LocationCalvert Marine MuseumSolomonsMD20688 |
25 Christmas Day - CMM & Museum Store are Closed
Christmas Day - CMM & Museum Store are Closed2023-12-25T00:00:00The Calvert Marine Museum and Museum Store will be closed on Christmas Day. We will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 26.
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27 Hellbender Day
Hellbender Day2023-12-27T11:00:00Welcome our newest and rarest members to the CMM community: Harry and Sally Hellbender! Hellbenders are the largest salamanders in North America. Formerly widely found in the Chesapeake Bay region, they are now native to northern Maryland. Make a one-of-a-kind woodcraft to celebrate. Supplies are limited. Craft is appropriate for ages 4 - 10.
Event LocationCalvert Marine MuseumSolomonsMD20688 |
28 Winter Wildlife
Winter Wildlife2023-12-28T11:00:00Discover the survival strategies of the animals that make the wintry waters of the Chesapeake their home. Activities are appropriate for ages 4 - 10.
Event LocationCalvert Marine MuseumSolomonsMD20688 Dee of St. Mary's Dockside Tours
Dee of St. Mary's Dockside Tours2023-12-28T13:00:00Step aboard the museum's sailing skipjack for an up-close tour of her 56 ft. deck with crew members during the off-season. Learn how watermen dredge for oysters, hoist the sails, and navigate the waterways of the Chesapeake.
CMM boat basin Calvert Marine MuseumSolomonsMD20688 |
29 Winter Industry
Winter Industry2023-12-29T11:00:00Learn what winter work used to be like on the Chesapeake Bay. Discover the secrets of harvesting oysters and take a guided tour of the Lore Oyster House. Activities are appropriate for ages 4 - 10. *Programming will take place at the Lore Oyster House offsite exhibit, located 1/4 mile south of the Calvert Marine Museum.
Event LocationLore Oyster HouseSolomonsMD20688 Dee of St. Mary's Dockside Tours
Dee of St. Mary's Dockside Tours2023-12-29T13:00:00Step aboard the museum's sailing skipjack for an up-close tour of her 56 ft. deck with crew members during the off-season. Learn how watermen dredge for oysters, hoist the sails, and navigate the waterways of the Chesapeake.
CMM boat basin Calvert Marine MuseumSolomonsMD20688 |
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Dee of St. Mary's Dockside Tours2023-12-30T13:00:00Step aboard the museum's sailing skipjack for an up-close tour of her 56 ft. deck with crew members during the off-season. Learn how watermen dredge for oysters, hoist the sails, and navigate the waterways of the Chesapeake.
CMM boat basin Calvert Marine MuseumSolomonsMD20688 |
31 New Year's Eve - Members Only & Holiday Hours
New Year's Eve - Members Only & Holiday Hours2023-12-31T10:00:00The Calvert Marine Museum and Museum Store will close at 2 p.m. The museum will be open for MEMBERS ONLY. The Museum Store will be open and welcomes all shoppers.
Event LocationCalvert Marine MuseumSolomonsMD20688 NOON Year’s Eve Party for Members Only!
NOON Year’s Eve Party for Members Only!2023-12-31T10:00:00We are excited to host the Noon Year’s Eve party for museum members! Make Noon-Year's-Eve-themed crafts, marvel at the juggler’s skills, and join the dance party with Bubbles the Otter mascot. Toast in the new year with sparkling ginger ale, fish cracker snacks, and a giant confetti blast at high noon.
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