Celebrate our favorite museum mammals – the North American river otter
SOLOMONS, Md. – Get ready for an “otterly” amazing day at OtterMania! Join us at the Calvert Marine Museum on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to celebrate our furry residents: Chessie Grace and Calvert!
Ideal for families, OtterMania! invites kids to dance the “Swim” with the otter mascots, discover how otters move, explore the adaptations of otters in the fossil record, and complete an “otterly” awesome craft. Meet the aquarists who care for the otters, wish them a happy 10th birthday, and enjoy a special otter story time. Don’t forget to visit Calvert and Chessie Grace along the way!
Museum admission applies: FREE for CMM members. Purchase advanced tickets here.
Don’t miss these “otter” fun activities:
- Otter Story Time – Enjoy a reading of Ozzy Otter Learns to Ski with author Angela Kinney.
- Aquarist Talk – Learn all about our otters from the experts.
- Mill Creek Middle School Presentation – Eat the Problem – Discover how invasive species impact ecosystems.
- Otter Feedings – Watch the otters enjoy their favorite snacks.
- Otter Craft Station – Create your own otter masterpiece!
- Meet the Otter Mascots & Dance the “Swim”
- Learning Stations – Discover how otters are an essential member of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.
Shop ‘til you drop at the Museum Store and stock up on otter-themed goodies including t-shirts, plush toys, puppets, and more. Enter the raffle by guessing how many “Otter Poo” candies are in the jar for a chance to win an otterly adorable gift!
Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable day of otter-filled fun!
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.