The museum was interesting but you don't need an hour to see it. I was with a large group and our volunteer guide was about 30 minutes late. The workers restoring the skipjack were interesting in their devotion to a 20 year project. It's nice if you have time and the interest.

....life, ecology, culture, heritage and Chesapeake history nicely displayed in several buildings....Great for a family afternoon or longer. We have been members for several years and love coming to their various festivals and Big Band Nights. Also lots of hands on and how-to programs. It will take several visit to realize everything there!

My husband and I have a family membership and come out here from DC every time we have friends or family visiting. As others have said, the museum is spread over several buildings. To me, the most interesting exhibit is the lighthouse. It gives a real sense of what it was like to be a lighthouse keeper in the 1800's... More

this museum is spread across a campus comprising several vessels, buildings, a lighthouse, and open-air exhibits. we spent good portions of two separate days learning about fishing, sailing, protecting the shorelines of the small islands, and crabbing. we were loath to leave as there was still so much more to see and learn.

I loved the multi-faceted approach to this museum. One goes from building to building to view the history of the area's maritime experiences from boatbuilding to pleasure boating to lighthouse operations to name a few. It was well done and a wonderful addtion to our weekend getaway.

We absolutely loved our visit to the Maritime Museum. The craftsmen were building a boat in the boat shed and it was very enlightening to watch them work to produce a beautiful wooden boat. We also enjoyed the lighthouse visit and the history about this type of "screw pile" lighthouse frequently used in the bay area. Very unique and interesting.... More

Perhaps because my grandfather was in the Swedish Merchant Marine in the early 1900's I find anything about maritime history fascinating. But this place had something for everyone. The lighthouse was our favorite, but there were hands on exhibits, apprentices learning the trade working in barns, paths to follow and so much to take it is was impossible to see... More

It was very nice to go through and see everything. The museum seemed a little out dated, but overall it was very nice.

This museum is friendly, relaxing, and informative. Just take a few steps or walk around a corner and you'll be introduced to countless real examples of what it toke to survive living on the Bay or just enjoying the Bay.