Education Tours

The Baltimore Maritime Museum offers your class or group a variety of unique learning experiences. Our hands-on, interdisciplinary programs encourage students to explore academic subjects in exciting new ways. All activities are designed to support Maryland core learning goals and MSPAP outcomes. Pre-trip curriculum is supplied.

Lighthouse Lore

Geared towards younger students, this program highlights the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse and the Lightship Chesapeake. While on board, students learn true tales of heroic rescues, dangerous storms, and other stories of a bygone era. Students also send and receive Morse Code messages in our interactive "Signals at Sea" station.
  • Grades: K - 12
  • Group Size: 15 students, up to 5 chaperones
  • Group Maximum: 2
  • Program Length: 90 minutes
  • Availability: Year round
America at Sea

America at Sea is an exclusive "behind the scenes" tour of all three ships. Our knowledgeable educators will guide students through an exploration of the inner workings and rich history of the vessels. This is a terrific activity to complement a visit to the National Aquarium, Science Center, Port Discovery, or other Inner Harbor attractions.
  • Grades: K - 12
  • Group Size: 15 students, 2 chaperones
  • Group Maximum: 3
  • Program Length: 2 hours
  • Availability: Year round
Science and the Sailor

This exciting program allows students to explore how math, science, and engineering technologies are relevant to the processes of ship design and operation. Students will visit the three ships and participate in learning stations focusing on buoyancy, navigation, and steam propulsion.
  • Grades: 6 - 12
  • Group Size: 30 students, 3 chaperones
  • Group Maximum: 1
  • Program Length: Half day or full day
  • Availability: Year round
Guided tours available for groups of ten or more for an additional $40 for the guide. For more information or to schedule a day program, contact us at 410-396-3453.



Lightship Chesapeake
USCGC Taney
USS Torsk
Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse


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