SOLOMONS, Md. – Whether you’re here for the music or the museum fun, there’s something for everyone this August. Come see multi-platinum, award-winning country star Sam Hunt live in concert on Saturday, August 16. Join us at the Family Fun Friday activities this month and learn about Maryland mammals and all about mullosks with the whole family. There’s something for all ages happening every week—visit our website for a full list of August events! www.calvertmarinemuseum.com
Select days in the month of August – Lore Oyster House
Join us at the newly refurbished Lore Oyster House. Located six-tenths of a mile south of the main museum campus on Solomons Island Road, this 1934 seafood packing house offers exhibits that explore all aspects of oyster processing. No admission required. Visit our website for all summer dates! Lore Oyster House | Calvert Marine Museum, MD – Official Website
Wednesday through Sunday, in the month of August – Wm. B. Tennison Public Cruise 2 p.m.
Relax and enjoy a leisurely one-hour sightseeing cruise on the river aboard the Wm. B. Tennison, a log-built bugeye. Capacity allows for 40 guests. Cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children, infant through 12 years. *Please note, there will be no public cruise on August 16. For more information and to register, visit: Wm. B. Tennison Cruises | Calvert Marine Museum, MD – Official Website
Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, in the month of August – Cove Point Lighthouse grounds and Visitors Center 1 – 4 p.m.The Cove Point Lighthouse grounds are open to the public during the summer months to enjoy a view of the Calvert Cliffs, explore the base of the lighthouse tower, and learn about the history of the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay. No admission required. NOTE: The beach is not open to the public.
Friday, Aug. 1 – First Fossil Friday! 1 – 4:30 p.m.
Fossil hunters, bring your fossil finds from Calvert Cliffs or other local areas to be identified! This service is provided for free; however, admission fees apply for access to CMM exhibits.
Thursdays, Aug. 7 & 14 – Sea Squirts 10:15 & 11:15 a.m.
This month’s theme is Marsh Detectives. Children 18 months to 3 years, with an adult, are invited to discover the museum together through music, stories, and special activities. Join us for story time and a craft, available while supplies last. Sessions are 25-40 minutes. Cost is free with museum admission. Sign up at the Admissions Desk when you arrive. Sea Squirts | Calvert Marine Museum, MD – Official Website
Friday, Aug. 8 – Family Fun Friday: Maryland Mammals 9 – 11 a.m.
Join us for Maryland Mammals—a special Summer Family Fun Friday event at the Calvert Marine Museum! Learn about the fascinating mammals of our state, from the playful river otters that call the museum home to the wild horses that swim along Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Summer Family Fun Friday events are designed for families with children ages 5-12. They are a chance to enjoy the museum and a special program with activities and crafts that begin before the museum is open to the public. Please keep in mind that this is not a drop-off program. Calendar • Family Fun Fridays: Maryland Mammals
Friday, Aug. 8 – Slim Chickens 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Slim Chickens food truck will be on site with a delicious array of menu items to choose from. The food truck will be located on the grassy area in front of the museum. See you at the food truck!
Saturday, Aug. 9 – Fossil Field Experience 9 a.m. – noon
Come and explore the fossils at Cove Point. Learn more about fossils: where to find them, how to identify them, and what they can tell us about the past. This program is for adults and children 8 and older that are accompanied by an adult. Cost is $25 per person. Preregistration is required. Fossil Field Experience 2025 Registration
Sunday, Aug. 10 – Creature Feature 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Come to the museum for the monthly mystery Creature Feature. Every second Sunday of the month, the CMM Education team will feature an animal in the museum lobby that is not normally on display. Learn about a new animal and discover the wonderful variety of the creatures found in our local estuaries. Take-home educational coloring pages will be available! Included with museum admission.
Friday, Aug. 15 – Family Fun Friday: Meet the Mollusks 9 – 11 a.m.
Join us for Meet the Mollusks- a special Summer Family Fun Friday event at the Calvert Marine Museum! Learn what a mollusk is and how they live, from the shells you find on the beach to snails in your garden. Summer Family Fun Friday events are designed for families with children ages 5-12. They are a chance to enjoy the museum and a special program with activities and crafts that begin before the museum is open to the public. Please keep in mind that this is not a drop-off program. Calendar • Family Fun Fridays: Museum Mystery
Saturday, Aug. 16 – SAM HUNT performs LIVE 7 p.m.
MULTI-PLATINUM Award-winning country star SAM HUNT will bring his chart-topping hits to the Motto Mortgage Preferred and RE/MAX One Waterside Pavilion at the Calvert Marine Museum. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with food and beverage vendors onsite. The Calvert Marine Museum and Museum Store close at 3 p.m. for concert preparations. Cost of tickets are $70 – $140 (all-in-pricing). Tickets are available online at Sam Hunt with Austin Williams Tickets | Solomons, MD | Motto Mortgage Preferred • RE/MAX One Waterside Pavilion at CMM
Wednesday, Aug. 20 – CMM Members Save 20% in the Museum Store 10:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
CMM members enjoy a 20% discount in the Museum Store today and on the 20th of every month. Purchases can be shipped via USPS, Priority Mail, or held at the store for curbside pickup. For more information, visit: Museum Store | Calvert Marine Museum, MD – Official Website
Thursdays, Aug. 21 & 28 – Little Minnows 10:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
This month’s theme is Marsh Detectives. 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 craft, available while supplies last. Sessions are 25 – 40 minutes. Sign up at the Admissions Desk when you arrive. Included with museum admission. For more information, visit: Little Minnows | Calvert Marine Museum, MD – Official Website
Saturday, Aug. 23 – Toy Boat Building 1 – 4 p.m.
Make a toy boat from wood under the Corbin Nature Pavilion! Space and materials are limited. Visitors will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. For ages 5 and older. Museum admission applies; in addition, a donation of $2 per boat is requested.
Explore how the prehistoric past, natural environments, and maritime heritage come to life and tell a unique story of the Chesapeake Bay. The Calvert Marine Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $11 for adults; $9 for seniors, military, and veterans with valid I.D, AAA and AARP members; $6 for children ages 5 – 12; children under 5 and museum members are admitted free. Proud participant in Museums for ALL. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
We recently took three of our grandchildren to the Calvert Marine Museum and enjoyed the relaxing cruise on the William B. Tennyson bug-eye boat. There was a woman pointing out the sights and telling the history of the boat. A very enjoyable hour was had by all!