The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, located on the corner of the Inlet of the famous Ocean City Boardwalk, is a great place to visit any time of year. But you can’t deny that coming here during the summertime, the height of prime tourist season is one of the best times to explore its diversified housing.
The museum presents an alternate option for escaping the stifling heat and congested Boardwalk crowds, allowing you to bask in fascinating beach lore from the region’s coastal past. Explore countless relics on display all while learning so many fascinating facts and tidbits about the surrounding area. Most of the highlights on display are geared toward the early lifesaving practices that took place on location long ago. Featured exhibits also include items salvaged from shipwrecks, Boardwalk/local history callouts, and ecological educational focuses on sand and marine life.
Additionally, Monday, July 1, (tomorrow) marks the beginning of a special series of ongoing summer programs the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum will run through the end of August. Even better, these programs are all entirely free to attend and open to the public. They’ve been designed for folks of all ages to partake in with no preregistration requirements. All you need do is drop by the Museum and stay for a fun and informative session.
Each program lasts a 30-minute duration, beginning at 10 a.m. sharp. Every day, Monday through Saturday presents a special themed offering. These will be repeated throughout the July 1 to August 23 run, so you never have to worry about missing out, whichever day/week you drop by.
Monday’s presentation focuses on the History of Our Surfmen. Learn all about the brave heroic men who risked their lives as part of the early U.S. Life-Saving Service, venturing out into perilous waters on bold, daring rescue missions.
Tuesdays are all about Beach Safety. Here’s your chance to put into practice what you know about safety protocols while learning of other dos and don’ts you may not have ever even considered. You will also share in some fun, hands-on activities, including learning how to spell your name using semaphores. The Ocean City Beach Patrol will be present at each Tuesday feature to answer questions and share tidbits.
Wednesdays are for Knot Tying. As the name suggests, attending this program will endow you with expert knowledge from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary on all the different nautical knots and each one’s surprisingly detailed meaning.
Thursday programs are All About Sharks. For this, you will discover the myriad of different shark species that can be found right off the local coast at Ocean City.
Friday’s triple focus is on Land, Sky, and Sea. From local island land formations to the regional birds and other creatures that inhabit the ocean and coastal bay waters (year-round and seasonally), this program is a unique multifaceted offering that packs a lot.
Saturdays are for Aquarium Feeding. Taking place on location of the museum’s in-house Aquarium Room and featuring live, resident animals as they get fed their morning meal, this is your chance to learn even more about the lovable local creatures that live off the coasts in Ocean City.
After every program, all attendees are comped passes to visit the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, on their own, as part of the package. But remember, even if you don’t attend one of the programs, regular general admission is just $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and youths between 12 and 18. Children 11 and younger are always admitted free of charge.
Any time you visit the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum makes for a fascinating and informative day trip experience. The Museum is located at 813 S. Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Learn more about their unique housing, hours of operation, and other events taking place here on the website at www.ocmuseum.org.