Discover the Heritage of the Chesapeake at the Upper Bay Museum

Located in North East in Cecil County, the Upper Bay Museum preserves the rich history and heritage of the maritime culture, and more specifically “the waterman”, of the Chesapeake Bay that has come to indisputably define Maryland. From the serious waterfowl hunter to the sports fishing savant and the commercial fisherman filling the markets, the Upper Bay Museum is the perfect place to learn about the waterman lifestyle that has been so important to the development of the region.

Within the Upper Bay Museum, discover the Chesapeake’s storied past at the museum’s permanent exhibits which display hunting, fishing, and boating artifacts. View outlawed gunning rigs or skillfully carved decoys to learn about the heritage of waterfowl hunting in the region or follow the progress of boating and fishing on the Bay with the museum’s many displays of model boats and commercial fishing nets. Visitors can also view one of the country’s best collections of marine engines. 

For more information on the exhibits and artifacts that make up the displays at the Upper Bay Museum in North East, as well as to get information on hours and directions, visit the Upper Bay Museum’s website https://www.upperbaymuseum.org and plan your trip today with a stay at the Inn at the Canal in Chesapeake City.

Upper Bay Museum
219 W Walnut St 
North East, MD 21901
​410.287.2675