Thursday, July 2
Little Minnows: Beaks and Feet.  Birds get their food in many ways - some slurp worms and others grip branches in the trees or hunt fish in the water. Birds’ beaks and feet can tell us what they eat. The program is from 10:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. The fee is $4 for members, $5 for non-members. Space is limited and pre-registration suggested. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Friday, July 3
First Free Friday: The Museum is open and free to the public, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Docents will be in every gallery talking about the exhibits. Entertainment, free coffee courtesy of the Lusby Starbucks, and free 30 minute cruises on the Wm. B. Tennison..

Saturday, July 11
Sharkfest!
The Sharkpoole Experience brings live sharks to the museum and allows children to touch the sandpaper skin of a real shark. Have your picture taken in the jaws of a Giant Megalodon shark skeleton. Learn the amazing facts about shark habits and habitats. Find a 20-million-year-old shark’s tooth in the Discovery Room. The day will include face painting, marine games, shark crafts, displays by the Fossil Club, and shark mural painting. Museum admission required; additional $3 fee for the Sharkpoole Experience.

Wednesday, July 15
Little Minnows: Ocean Motion. Come catch a wave. Observe the up and down movement of water.  We’ll make our own waves with a rope, a tub of water, and a sheet. The program is from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The fee is $4 for members, $5 for non-members. Space is limited and pre-registration suggested. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Friday, July 17
Sunset in the Tropics Cruise: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Experience “Sunset in the Tropics” as you listen to Key West music and enjoy tropical cuisine. Parrot Heads are welcome. Pre-registration required. Cost is $35 per person. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Brownie Try-It Camp: This camp is a great way to get a jump on earning your Try-It badges. Visit our website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for details and registration.

Friday, July 24
Family Behind-the-Scenes Overnight: Ever wanted to spend the night in the museum? Here’s your chance. Evening activities include a behind-the-scenes tour, a session in the paleontology prep lab, and a scavenger hunt through the museum looking for hidden pictures in the murals. Check in at 7:00 p.m. and leave after breakfast on Saturday morning. All participants will receive a free museum pass. Children must be 8 years and up, accompanied by an adult. Cost is $35 per person. Pre-registration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Saturday, July 25    
Fossil Field Experience: from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Become a fossil hunter with the museum’s Fossil Field Experience. Learn about the prehistoric past of this region, explore a local beach for fossils with a museum interpreter, and learn how to find and identify fossils. Space is limited and pre-registration required. Children must be eight years or older to participate. Cost is $20 per person. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. 

The Calvert Marine Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and those with a valid military I.D., and $2.00 for children ages 5 – 12; children under 5 are free. For a complete listing of museum activities, events, and programs, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042 ext. 17 for more information.