550 acres of privately maintained, naturally wooded property that offers a quiet and serene place to walk, run, or picnic. Within the Park is the 167-acre Lake Maury, which is encircled by the five-mile Noland Trail.
An extraordinary exhibition made up of historical artifacts and interactive displays that let you experience the fear, the awe, and the excitement that surrounded the Monitor's story during the American Civil War.
The 17,500 square foot facility houses a collection that features nearly 150 boats from 42 countries, and is one of the few truly internationally focused collections in the world.
Monitor Archaeology: methods, finds, and hypotheses
Join Hannah Fleming, the Conservation Department’s Material Culture Specialist for a recap of the archaeological methods used to recover and excavate the USS Monitor.
Friendly Hours is an inclusive time where guests with mobility, cognitive, or physical challenges can experience the Museum in a less crowded environment with reduced sound and lighting.
The Mariners’ Museum is proud to partner with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to host an Oyster Gardening seminar on July 23, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Every Friday we will post a clue on Instagram leading you to a boat or boat model currently on display in the Museum. Decipher the clue to discover the location of the boat, then snap a selfie with the boat for a chance to win a $1,500 cash prize, along with other fantastic weekly prizes!
American Girl Doll Drawing Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20
June 7 - August 31
Join The Mariners’ Museum and Park for its annual American Girl Doll drawing! These iconic dolls are a beautiful addition to any playroom for both the young and the young at heart.
Fun for both children and parents! Join us every Monday morning for engaging activities with your children as they learn how we are all connected to the world’s waters with story time and a craft. This program is designed for children from 18 months to 8 years.
