Calvert Marine Museum - Solomons Island MD
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 38° 19.878 W 076° 27.858
18S E 372015 N 4243588
The Calvert Marine Museum is a maritime museum located in Solomons, Maryland. The museum has three main themes: regional paleontology, estuarine life of the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay, maritime history.
Waymark Code: WM15M3Z
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/19/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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From Wikipedia:

"The Calvert Marine Museum is a maritime museum located in Solomons, Maryland.

The museum has three main themes:

regional paleontology,
estuarine life of the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay,
maritime history.

William B. Tennison historic boat before overhaul (2003)
Among its exhibits are the Drum Point Light, the bugeye Wm. B. Tennison, and the J. C. Lore Oyster House; the latter two are National Historic Landmarks. It also houses artifacts from the old Cedar Point Light, and maintains the Drum Point Light and grounds.

The museum also features several aquatic exhibits including an outdoor habitat for the North American river otter, and indoor aquarium exhibits for the sting ray, skates, the non-native lionfish, and numerous other species native to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries."

(visit link)
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation:
Daily 10 AM to 5 PM


Admission Prices:
Adults $9 Seniors $7 Children $4


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only

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