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410-990-1993
info@theccm.org
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March 2025
Open Daily
HOURS 10 am-4 pm
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ALL EVENTS $1 or FREE
Find family friendly events throughout the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area for March 21, 22, 23, 2025: CLICK HERE
| Meet up with friends for $1 admission to CCM on Saturday and Sunday! | |
Visitors can make protest signs to continue the tradition of Free Speech to effect positive change.
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The Legacy of the Annapolis 5: The Legacy of Civil Rights is Still Alive
Saturday, 11 am - 2 pm at CCM
Briayna Cuffie introduces stories about Civil Rights history in Annapolis. Hear about the county’s first African American police officer, Reginald Harris, Sr. who was encouraged by school teacher, Marita Carroll to join up. There are many family names in Annapolis that carry on the work of the brave individuals who took risks to improve opportunities for all.
Archival interviews will be played with participants from sit-ins at local restaurants. The “Annapolis Five” descendants will share family stories about how important changes came from an event at the former Terminal Café.
REGISTER HERE
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Gather up the páistí (pash-dee) for some Irish family fun with musical entertainer
Seamus Kennedy
Sunday, March 16 at 2 pm
FREE with museum admission.
REGISTER HERE
Supported by a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services
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Mr. Alex continues his series Savoring Science
with: Colorful Bites
Discover the Magic of Colors in Food! 🍓🥬🫐
Young scientists, ages four and up will get their hands into food and color exploration where they’ll mix, swirl, and experiment with natural ingredients to create beautiful, vibrant hues and learn the science behind where these colors come from.
$8 per child / $8 per adult
REGISTER HERE
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👩🔬 What to Expect:
✅ Watch colors transform with simple kitchen ingredients!
✅ Explore how natural foods like cabbage, blueberries, beets, and turmeric can create bold, natural dyes.
✅ Make your own naturally flavored and colored yogurt.
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Our county Department of Health is asking for help to collect non-perishable, nutritious foods for our less fortunate neighbors.
Look for convenient drop-off sites all month including at Chesapeake Children's Museum.
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Health-promoting events are being planned all around the county from Saturday, April 5 through World Health Day Monday, April 7.
CHECK HERE for places to go and things to do with your family.
CCM is a Hub Site for activities on Saturday.
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CCM hosts
FAMILY FOLK DANCING
With live music and dance instruction from the Mechaya Klezmer band.
Monday, April 7, 6:30-7:30 pm
FREE EVENT for ALL AGES
supported by a grant from IMLS
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Workshops for childcare professionals and parents:
Facilitated by Dr. "Miss Debbie" Deborah Wood
Only $10 per workshop thanks to a grant from the Institute for Museum & Library Services
Making Story Time Come Alive
Saturday, March 8, 9 am-12 pm on Zoom
Bring excitement to your next story time with: voices, actions, objects, music, and follow up activities. REGISTER HERE
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In-person workshops coming up:
Wednesday, April 23, 6:30-8:30 pm
A World of Music and Dance
REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30-8:30 pm
"I Like Me!"
Self-esteem of the Preschool Child
REGISTER HERE
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Kids 'n' Kaboodle 2025 has a date!
Sunday, June 1, 2025
at the Bates Athletic Complex
Be a part of the totally free fair for all the children of Annapolis!
First planning meetings will be held Wed. March 13, 2 pm AND 7 pm on Zoom.
Pick the time that works best with your schedule.
Email Debbie Wood for the Zoom link.
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The National Prevention Science Coalition to Improve Lives (NPSC) is spearheading this initiative to place children at the forefront of national policymakers’ agendas and the public’s hearts and minds to compel action. This will be an opportunity to unite people, organizations, and agencies dedicated to improving conditions in which children and youth are born, live, play and learn. "We need a paradigm shift that ends the deficiencies and disparities in child health and wellbeing at the national level, leading to future generations of happy, healthy, and productive children and adults."
CCM heartily endorses this effort. Click here and YOU CAN, TOO!
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Solar Powered Art
Visitors can contribute to a new indoor-outdoor exhibit at CCM about pollinators and solar energy.
Belgian artist, Alexandre Dang has been producing installations of solar powered dancing flowers (and other images) to bring attention and inspire action for using this renewable source of energy worldwide.
The cost is $20 for each solar powered base. $15 for CCM members.
They are 2 inches wide.
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Creek Critters
Weekly Nature Walk
Every Thursday at 10:30 am
Explore the wildlife in the park around the museum with a guided stroll on the East Trail through woodlands and past wetlands to take in a scenic view of the creek. The West Trail meanders past the ponds and takes you to the Truck Pit. Our guide will tailor the walk to your children's interests and pace. Presented in Spanish upon request. Please let us know you are coming by registering here.
Free for CCM members.
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Cost is $5 per person for the nature walk, or $8 to include museum admission. | |
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STORY TIME with Mrs. Spears and Puppy the puppet
Every Monday at 10:30 am
Free with museum admission. Free for members.
Registration is appreciated.
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Note: any of our workshops can be scheduled for your group of 5 or more. | |
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Welcome Girl Scouts!
CCM offers badge and journey workshops for all levels from Daisies to Ambassadors.
Sat. Mar. 1, Sky badge, Seniors on Zoom
Sunday, March 9, First Aid, Br. Jr.
Sat. March 15, Speaking in Sign, Br. Jr.
Sun.April 6, Between Earth & Sky, Daisies
Sat. April 6, Game Visionary, Seniors
Sat. April 14, Animal Party, D, Br, Jr
Sat. April 26, Wonders of Water, Brownies
Sat. April 26, Gardener Badge, Juniors
Sat. April 26, Eco Learner, Daisies
Sat. April 26, Dinner Party, Ambassadors
Sun. April 27, Trees Badge, Cadettes
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Love to have you as a volunteer at CCM!
Do you have time, talents, expertise, and or a passion for making the world a better place for children - starting right here in Annapolis?
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Students from the University of Maryland at College Park, Deli Chen and Amber Sadiq, helped with our gift-making workshop. | |
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Set a schedule that fits your life.
Your children are welcome to come with you!
Please call 410-990-1993 or email us.
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Plan your next visit to CCM
Make RESERVATIONS for coming inside the museum.
CCM is open EVERY DAY!
The park is always free and open
during daylight hours.
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Its distinctive odor earned this native plant its name. Skunk cabbage is an early sign of spring in wetlands areas of the eastern region of North America from North Carolina to Canada. Indigenous peoples used the roots for food and medicine. | | |
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All Our Children
May love and laughter light your days and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours wherever you may roam.
Traditional Irish Blessing
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CCM is part of a two-year project through the Association of Children's Museums to explore early math learning.
"By starting early, making math fun, and including parents/caregivers—all areas in which children’s museums excel—we can create a world where everyone feels confidence in their abilities to do math."
Pictured, CCM's Ruben Davila tries out a bicycle with square wheels.
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Click here to: PURCHASE A FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
for unlimited admission for immediate family
$40 Spring Membership - Sales begin March 15
valid through June 30, 2025
$100 Basic Family Membership
One year of hands-on fun from date of purchase.
$125 Reciprocal Membership
½ price admission to 200+ museums for up to 6 people
Find participating museums here.
$200 Funded Family
Reciprocal benefits for you plus a free one-year
Basic Family Membership to CCM for a local family in need.
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Community Resources for Families | |
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Anne Arundel County Public Library has drop in hours as well as online and in-person events for children and adults.
Curbside pick up is available at all library branches.
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Anne Arundel County Food Bank List includes specific food and resource banks for families with babies as well as supplies for pets. | |
Find the Chesapeake Children's Museum on: | |
Thank you to our supporters! | |
Chesapeake Children's Museum
25 Silopanna Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-990-1993
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