Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum

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(410) 289-4991

P.O. Box 603

Ocean City, Maryland 21843

 An external shot of the Life Saving Museum (photo courtesy of Town of Ocean City Tourism Office)
An external shot of the Life Saving Museum (photo courtesy of Town of Ocean City Tourism Office)

Description

Originally a station of the US Live Saving Service, this historic Boardwalk building is now a museum dedicated to collecting and preserving the history of the United States Life-Saving Service on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. The museum also houses the unique and colorful history and heritage of Ocean City, Maryland. Popular exhibits include information on sharks and other marine life, as well as cultural artifacts including a collection of antique swimwear. The OC Life Saving Station Museum tells the fascinating history of Ocean City and available airplane rides provide a bird's-eye view of today's Ocean City.

The museum also offers several programs for children, including fun and informative "story-telling" sessions six mornings a week in July and August.

Hours

June through September, open daily 11 am to 10 pm October and May, open daily 11 am to 4 pm Winter. Please call for availability.

Cost

$3 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. AAA membership honored: 2 (two) for the price of 1 (one).

External Links

Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum