Calvert Marine Museum

The Calvert Marine Museum is a regional museum located in Solomons, Maryland, focused on the natural and cultural history of the southern Chesapeake Bay. Its collections and exhibits cover maritime heritage, local paleontology and Bay ecology.

Exhibition highlights include maritime displays, regional fossils and an aquarium with touch exhibits. The museum grounds also contain the historic Drum Point Lighthouse, outdoor vessel exhibits and interpretation aimed at both adult visitors and school groups.

The museum was established to preserve and interpret the Chesapeake Bay’s maritime and natural history and has grown to include field research and education programs. Collections emphasize the Calvert Cliffs and southern Bay region.

The museum sits on the waterfront in Solomons, Calvert County, with views of the Patuxent River and convenient access from nearby roads and community services.

• Visitor season: Seasonal tours and programs operate at the lighthouse and outdoor exhibits; check the museum calendar for opening months and special events.
• Location note: Parking and exhibits are located on the Solomons waterfront, with outdoor displays accessible even during fair-weather months.

What to See #

• Drum Point Lighthouse: A historic screw-pile lighthouse that was moved to the museum grounds and is interpreted for visitors, with interior exhibits about lighthouse life and maintenance.
• Fossil gallery: Exhibits of marine fossils collected from the nearby Calvert Cliffs and the Chesapeake coastal plain, presented with interpretive material on regional paleontology.
• Aquarium and touch tank: A small aquarium and touch-tank area displaying common Chesapeake Bay species and providing hands-on education for families and school groups.