The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., is welcoming local educators to and open house on Wednesday, October 5. The event is free, with advanced registration needed.

The open house will share the many different resources and opportunities for K-12 students and teachers at CBMM. Educators can explore the campus along with the curricular connections—from STEM and science to social studies and financial literacy—in CBMM’s educational programming.

On Wednesday, October 5, participants will have the chance hear from CBMM educators about field trips and educational opportunities at CBMM. The program takes place in the Van Lennep Auditorium from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with time for educators to to grab a drink, connect with regional educators, and explore school program opportunities. Educators must register in advance and may bring one adult guest.

Registration can be completed online at http://bit.ly/CBMMOpenHouse16. All pre-registered educators must provide credentials such as certification or school/employer ID at check-in to receive complimentary admission. Please refer to registration confirmation for more details about the specific event. Questions can be directed to CBMM’s School and Family Programs Manager Jill Ferris at 410-745-4986 or jferris@cbmm.org.

Donations to CBMM’s Annual Fund support the programs highlighted in the educator open houses, along with the museum’s other education, restoration, and exhibition programs.

Established in 1965, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is a world-class maritime museum dedicated to preserving and exploring the history, environment, and people of the entire Chesapeake Bay, with the values of relevancy, authenticity, and stewardship guiding its mission. Serving nearly 70,000 guests each year, CBMM’s campus includes a floating fleet of historic boats and 12 exhibition buildings, situated in a park-like, waterfront setting along the Miles River and St. Michaels’ harbor. For more information, visit www.cbmm.org.

(From the CBMM’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1774547606121791/)