Ocean City Museum Society

Ocean City Museum Society The Times and Tides of Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum | 813 S. Atlantic Ave
Museum of Ocean City | 217 S. Baltimore Ave

The Ocean City Museum Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Ocean City through programming and exhibits, fostering an appreciation for local culture, and serving as a resource for research and preservation.

06/08/2026

Looking for a fun interactive experience? Take advice from Boh, our resident Diamondback Terrapin, and join us for our daily Creature Feature program at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum! This program is included with museum admission and highlights one of the native species housed in our aquarium room. Learn all about these creatures and their amazing adaptations, while watching them eat lunch. Programs run Monday through Saturday, June 1st through August 31st, and take place from 12 to 12:30 pm.

06/05/2026

We are just two months away from the Angels in Oilskins Festival
Curious about what you'll see and who you'll meet? Check out the list below to learn about the organizations, demonstrations, exhibits, music, and hands-on activities that will be part of this unique celebration!

Rackliffe House-Spinning wheel demonstration highlighting traditional fiber arts and domestic life.

Julia A. Purnell Museum-Spinning wheel demonstration showcasing historic textile production techniques.

Calvin B. Taylor House Museum-an interactive weaving and quilting activity that allows participants to create a take-home craft.

Ward Foundation Inc- Decoy carving demonstration
Indian River Life Saving Station -Educational exhibit and presentation on coastal rescue history and the role of life-saving services.

Zwaanendael Museum-Lighthouse erosion demonstration
The Lewes Historical Society-Presentation on the history and function of uniforms

The Tars- Live performances of traditional sea shanties and maritime music.

Navy Nurse Living History Program-Historic Medicine
presentation with Donna M. Haase exploring medical practices and nursing during earlier eras.

Colonial Newfoundland Rescue Inc.-Meet and greet with Newfoundland dogs while interpreting their historic role in maritime rescue efforts.

Saltwater Mini Farm – Interactive exhibit featuring live farm animals and opportunities for family engagement.

Author Meet and Greet - Chat with Corinne M. Litzenberg, Author of "Ben and the Brass Check: A Lewes Life-Saving Station Story"

Harrison's Harbor Watch–Samples of traditional foods, including Coast Guard bean soup and raw oysters, reflecting local maritime culture

As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for ...
05/25/2026

As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

The Blue Star Museums program begins this weekend, and the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum is proud to participate by offering FREE admission to active-duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

We hope everyone has a safe, meaningful, and enjoyable holiday weekend.

In celebration of World Turtle Day, the Museum is proud to recognize Boh, our resident Diamondback Terrapin. As a dedica...
05/23/2026

In celebration of World Turtle Day, the Museum is proud to recognize Boh, our resident Diamondback Terrapin. As a dedicated animal ambassador, Boh has raised awareness and inspired hundreds of visitors by highlighting the vital role turtles play in our coastal bays and the importance of their conservation. To further mark the occasion, we are also featuring some of the beloved turtle companions that belong to our staff members — Ged, Franklin and Fiona.

Thank you to our high school volunteer, Jacob Betz, for choosing the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum for his servi...
05/22/2026

Thank you to our high school volunteer, Jacob Betz, for choosing the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum for his service-learning experience. Over the past few weeks, Jacob has helped us prepare for the busy season by cleaning flowerpots, washing windows, and tackling many other projects around the museum.

If you are a high school student looking for a place to complete your service-learning hours, contact the museum through ocmuseum.org

We had a fantastic time at Bay Day this past Sunday. Our educator, Nash, had more than 200 people visit our table throug...
05/20/2026

We had a fantastic time at Bay Day this past Sunday. Our educator, Nash, had more than 200 people visit our table throughout the event. Thank you to the Maryland Coastal Bays Program for hosting another wonderful annual educational event.

We enjoyed welcoming all 95 students from Pocomoke Middle School to the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum for their ...
05/18/2026

We enjoyed welcoming all 95 students from Pocomoke Middle School to the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum for their annual field trip! Students explored Ocean City’s history, learned about the United States Life-Saving Service, and discovered more about our area’s native wildlife. Thank you for spending the day with us.

05/15/2026

Thank you to Village Greens for once again planting our annual flower boxes and pots. Their beautiful work helps make the southern end of the boardwalk such a vibrant spot.

The Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum and the Museum of Ocean City are now open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stop by, explore our exhibits, and celebrate Ocean City’s history with us all summer long!

We loved hosting our tour group from Seaford at both museums!Planning a group outing? Bring your club, organization, or ...
05/13/2026

We loved hosting our tour group from Seaford at both museums!

Planning a group outing? Bring your club, organization, or friends for a fun and educational experience! Groups of 20 or more receive our special group rate of just $4 per person.

Learn more and schedule your tour today: www.ocmuseum.org/visit-us/group-tours

We had a blast at the 2nd Annual Sea Shanty Festival thank you to Historic Lewes for putting on such an outstanding even...
05/12/2026

We had a blast at the 2nd Annual Sea Shanty Festival thank you to Historic Lewes for putting on such an outstanding event!

Address

813 S Atlantic Avenue
Ocean City, MD
21842

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14102894991

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