SOLOMONS, Md. – June is packed with exciting ways to explore the Calvert Marine Museum and beyond! From leisurely cruises aboard the historic Wm. B. Tennison to hands-on family programs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Highlights include the newly refurbished Lore Oyster House, dockside tours of the Dee of St. Mary’s, a Father’s Day evening cruise, and a live performance by country artist Brantley Gilbert. Mark your calendars and make the most of the summer season with us! For more information, please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com
Select days in the month of June – 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 June – 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 June 19. 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 June – 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.
Thursdays, June 5 & 12 – Sea Squirts 10:15 & 11:15 a.m.
This month’s theme is Seasonal / Summer-Time. 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, June 6 – 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.
Sunday, June 8 – 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.
Saturdays, June 14 & 21 – Dee of St. Mary’s Dockside Tours 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Step aboard the museum’s skipjack for an up-close tour with crew members of her 56 ft. deck. Learn how watermen dredge for oysters, hoist the sails, and navigate the waterways of the Chesapeake. Included with museum admission.
Sunday, June 15 – Father’s Day Evening Cruise 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Treat dad or your “special” someone aboard the Wm. B. Tennison! Relax together and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Solomons Harbor and Patuxent River. Heavy hors d’oeuvre and a special dessert will be served. Guests are welcome to bring their own beverages; water, tea and lemonade will be provided. Cost is $40 for adults, $20 for children ages 5-12, and $15 for children 4 and under. To purchase tickets, visit Special Cruises | Calvert Marine Museum, MD – Official Website.
Thursday, June 19 – BRANTLEY GILBERT and opener JACKSON DEAN perform LIVE 7 p.m.
Country superstar BRANTLEY GILBERT and special guest JACKSON DEAN will perform LIVE at 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 $60 – $100 (all-in-pricing). Tickets are available online at Brantley Gilbert with Jackson Dean Tickets | Solomons, MD | Motto Mortgage Preferred • RE/MAX One Waterside Pavilion at CMM
Friday, June 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
Friday, June 20 – Kona Ice Food Truck 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kona Ice will be at the museum for a refreshing treat!
Saturday, June 21 – 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
Thursday, June 26 – Little Minnows 10:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
This month’s theme is Seasonal / Summer Time. 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
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.