Top Things to do in Talbot County
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The 6 Best Specialty Museums in Talbot County, Talbot County
Discover the best top things to do in Talbot County, United States including Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Tilghman Watermans Museum, St. Michael's Museum, Old Wye Grist Mill, Tuckahoe Steam and Gas Association, The Oxford Museum.
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1. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,019 reviews
*Before visiting, please visit welcome.cbmm.org for updates on our reopening. Each time you experience the Chesapeake Bay with us, you’ll find something different. Be sure to talk to our Shipwrights and apprentices in our Shipyard for insight into their current work in progress. Additionally, CBMM offers changing exhibitions, educational programs, boat rides on the Miles River, small craft rentals, and annual festivals celebrating Chesapeake Bay culture, boats, seafood, and history. With a waterfront, park-like setting, including numerous outdoor and indoor exhibitions, a Museum Store (with an ATM machine), and a member’s marina, you’ll find us on the Miles River in the heart of the historic town of St. Michaels. With two-day general admission, we encourage you to take a harbor-side stroll over Honeymoon Bridge to enjoy unique shopping, delicious dining, and fabulous lodging experiences. And be sure to check out the local brewery, winery, and distillery, and other town-wide events.
Reviewed By zap2504
Learned a great deal about how the English settlers treated the Native Americans (who taught them about oysters and crabbing); the two black resorts built in the Jim Crow era; the story about the yacht Isabel (was in a different slip than advertised - near the reconstruction shed) which was donated to the museum along with large funding grants to build the museum building; how life was like on a screw-pile lighthouse remotely placed in the bay. Got an entrance fee discount by having a Blue Heron coffee cup. May also apply to other local businesses.
2. Tilghman Watermans Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By NilsSjudin - New Jersey, United States
Wonderful to wander around! Time needed to really appreciate the history of the boating culture. Something for everyone in the family. We were lucky enough to view the photographic exhibit that remained during the Covid. Spacious grounds.
3. St. Michael's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By fkirkyoung - Centreville, United States
Due to the Covid pandemic sadly enough the museum is temporarily closed to visitors; However, the thoughtful staff has provided everything needed for a sufficient self-guided walking tour. We took the tour and found it to be a wonderful and very informative experience. We will definitely visit if and when life returns back to normal and participate in the live tour version to learn a little more and be able to ask a few questions.
4. Old Wye Grist Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Closed During December - Mid April
5. Tuckahoe Steam and Gas Association
6. The Oxford Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
The Oxford Museum began in 1964 with the finding of 18th and 19th century bottles and pottery shards. From these first artifacts has evolved a rare mosaic depicting Oxford’s past. As such, the museum has become a valuable part of the under-standing of the more than 325 years of Oxford history. Its exhibits are exclusively devoted to its people, their way of life, and their contribution to our country since the 1600s. We are proud of our many treasures including old photographs, clothing, antique engines, boat building tools, models, paintings, furniture, documents, war items, Indian items, pottery, china and waterman tools. Popular local artists are also featured during exhibits which strive to highlight different aspects of life on the shore. Contact for inquires and special bookings.
