The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD, is offering new members-only special events this summer.

On Friday, July 8 from 5-7pm, museum members are invited to “Small Boat Sailing,” where they can take a JY sailboat out with the Museum’s sailing instructor for a 30 minute basic sailing overview. No experience necessary and all ages are welcome. Advanced reservations are required by July 5, with space limited. To make reservations, or to become a member, contact Constituent Services Coordinator Amelia Howerton at 410-745-4991 or email ahowerton@cbmm.org.

On Friday, August 12 from 4-6pm, museum members are invited to bring children ages 8-12 to learn hands-on about the crabbing industry in the museum’s “Crab Cakes Program.” Advanced reservations are required by August 10 with space limited. To make reservations, or to become a member, contact Constituent Services Coordinator Amelia Howerton at 410-745-4991 or email ahowerton@cbmm.org.

The museum offers memberships at varying levels, with benefits including free general admission, free or reduced admission to general events, store discounts, reciprocal entry to other museums, special events, boat docking privileges and more. For more information, visit the ‘join’ page at cbmm.org.