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Explore St. Mary's Museums

By Megan Allen, Calvert-St. Mary's Macaroni Kid Publisher May 29, 2021

Start your summer off by exploring one of the museums located here in St. Mary's County.    


St. Clement's Island Museum
38370 Point Breeze Road
Coltons Point, MD 20626
301-769-2222

Open: Daily from 10 am to 5 pm
Admission: $3 for adults, $1.50 for kids ages 6-18, free for those 5 and under
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Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
44720 Lighthouse Road
Piney Point, MD 20674
301-994-1471

Open: Daily from 10 am to 5 pm
Admission: $7 for adults, $3.50 for senior citizens, military and students, free for those 5 and under
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The Old Jail Museum
41625 Courthouse Dr
Leonardtown, MD 20650
240-925-3427

Open: Daily from 10 am to 5 pm
Admission: Free
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Drayden African American Schoolhouse
18287 Cherryfield Road
Drayden, MD 20630
301-994-1471

Open: First Saturdays of the month and special events
Admission: Free
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Check out the list of events below being offered at the museums this June:


St. Clement's Island Heritage Day

Bring the family to this historical event to discover the history at St. Clement's Island.  There will be activities, lighthouse tours, music, vendors and more.  Don't miss the opportunity to take a FREE water taxi ride out to the island to discover even more about Maryland's first colonial landing.

Date: June 5th

Time: 10 am to 3 pm

Location: St. Clement's Island Museum

38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD 20626

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Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open House

Visit one of the nation's best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses located here in Southern Maryland.  

Dates: June 5th, June 19th, June 20th

Time: 11 am to 2 pm

Location: Drayden African American Schoolhouse

18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, MD 20630

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Conversation & A Cruise Series

This educational event will take you cruising around the waters of St. Clement's Island while learning about what makes this area so special.  This family friendly event is offered once a month with a focus on a different topic each time.  

Dates: June 12th, July 17th, August 14th

Time: 9 am to 10 am

Location: St. Clement's Island Museum 

38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD 20626

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FREE Admission for Dads

Celebrate Dad with a trip to one of the St. Mary's County Museums.  All Dads can enjoy FREE admission to both St. Clement's Island Museum and to Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park.  

Date: June 20th

Time: 10 am to 5 pm

Locations: St. Clement's Island (38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point, MD 20626) and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park (44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD 20674)

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