So Cute !! Interesting artifacts, ambient music and costumes to wear - photo opportunities to…read moreimmerse yourself as a mermaid - so much fun !

So much fun especially for small children and very nostalgic in a quaint little town. We enjoyed it…read moreso much. Great for a rainy day activity outside of OC.

Wonderful and educational experience! The treasures are real and unbelievable…read more Dale Clifton is a very knowledgeable man. Ask him anything and he will enlighten you. Would go again cause although a smaller space it is full of items and I probably missed something!

Such a Gem! I'm amazed at the history and collection at the museum. Worth a visit, for young and…read moreold alike. They do not charge admission so please leave a donation if you enjoy your experience like we did.

My number one favorite place for taking my two year old. Lots of hands on activities and a super…read morecool playroom! We come often! Highly recommend.

Cute little museum - we stopped by after church and was surprised to see so many people just after…read morethey opened at 11. We mainly went to watch the otters (Mac & Tuck) and stayed for their feeding time at noon. The staff did a short talk while they ate fish and played. There were some beautiful carved decoys - many with "best in the world" blue ribbons. They had a scavenger hunt with a sticker reward for finding all the things on the clipboard. Some beautiful murals, lots of old photos of the area and boats; and a gift shop with great books, toys, jewelry, and gifts. I got my Mom a hand carved humming bird by a local artist.

FENWICK ISLAND, DE: The Fenwick Island Lighthouse is a 167‑year‑old, decommissioned landmark…read morelovingly maintained by volunteers, and it is one of those spots that instantly pulls you into local history. Originally built to prevent shipwrecks along the shoals, it still stands tall today as a beautiful reminder of coastal life from another era. Leashed and friendly dogs are welcome on the grounds, making it a great stop for pups who love exploring new places. You cannot climb the lighthouse, but it is a fantastic photo op and a fun, quick stop to add a little history to your beach day.

I honestly did not know what to expect but the lighthouse is in a neighborhood in between two…read morebuildings. We showed up at about 1115 and there were supposed to be volunteers there, but we honestly had no idea where to go. We tried opening one door to a random building, but it was locked and we don't even know if that was a building that we were supposed to go to. We stood outside with another couple who are also wondering the same thing who would let have liked to go inside, but we did not see any volunteers around. We stood outside, taking photos as we did not want to interrupt any businesses or homes nearby. Great history. It is definitely worth seeing a perfect 5 to 10 minute check it out what type of activity.

While camping at Pocomoke State Park, we decided to stop in at Furnace Town. It was a very…read moreinformative. We had no idea the Eastern Shore mined bog iron "back in the day". The staff was very friendly and knowlegable. The buildings and exhibits are very well maintained and the smelter is well preserved. In this modern age of importing everything from China, it's nice to know that our country used to be self sufficient. Well worth the visit! P.S Furnace Town is pet friendly(dogs must be leashed)

The first ever Renaissance Faire in Snow Hill and overall was lots of fun. Lots of festive attire!…read moreHopefully they will have food trucks next year that offer gigantic turkey legs, corn on the cob , crepes , and food representing the Renaissance. They were missing the good food, however, they offered a good drink Mead ( the drink of the Gods) and beer . There were plenty of games, artisans, and crafts . I look forward to seeing the festival growing each year !

Great little museum. Great local history, some really old and cool arrow heads, cool pieces found…read morefrom a shipwreck. The staff is friendly & informative and you can tell they love what they do. Perfect for killing an hour with my 7 year old. We loved it. Beautiful little park too. Great

If you have any interest in shipwrecks of old, the free Zwaanendael Museum is a place to check out…read more There are 2 stories to climb in a building of the 1938 era, so no realistic wheelchair or walker accessibility. There is a volunteer on each of the 2 floors and a short video about the 1980's retrieval of a shipwreck from the late 18th century not far off the coast. Donations and comments are appreciated. Come check it out, and also visit the lovely park behind the Museum.

Ripley's was such a blast! I highly recommend buying the bundle that allows you to do the mirror…read moremaze (assuming they still offer this--my last visit was June 2025), as the mirror maze's staff was incredibly kind and fun, but this part was absolutely my favorite as you can tell by the many pictures I took. Despite how small it looks, there is plenty or stuff to do and it is quite interactive! I will say that there is a vertigo tunnel, but if I remember correctly there *should* be an alternative walkthrough into the next section for those with light sensitivity, epilepsy, vertigo, etc. Definitely address your concerns with the staff if need be. Overall, this is absolutely something fun to do with your group (or even by yourself) at any age, and is even quite informative!

Well, in all honesty, it seemed to us that their exhibits were crammed into a small building. While…read moreinteresting, we didn't see anything with a WOW factor. However, it was a good way to kill 90 minutes.

Bottom Line: A museum that represents the neat culture and history of Chincoteague and tells a…read moregreat story through interesting artifacts. I loved this museum! It was absolutely one of my favorite things about my trip to Chincoteague. This museum did all the things I think a great museum should do - invoke an emotional connection, educate and spark a curiosity to learn more. I was looking forward to visiting Misty in all of her taxidermy glory but she was just one of many heart-warming exhibits. Other than Misty, some of my favorite artifacts were the oyster plates, the toll calculator machine, a model of the steamer Chincoteague and the old mail sorting desk. I enjoyed the stories about the Chincoteague citizens too like Kirk Mariner, a local minister, historian and writer and Miles Hancock, a master decoy carver. Something that brought a smile to my face was the video or the citizens giving their first hand account of the 1962 Ash Wednesday storm. I'm so glad someone took the time to record those stories about the devastating storm. The people feature in the video are very endearing. There is much to learn at this museum like how chicken farming got its start and how seafood has played a major part in the economy. I didn't know much about the legacy of Misty so it was sweet to read more about the goals that followed her lineage. At $4 for an adult, I felt like this was a terrific way to spend and hour or so.

The Museum of Chincoteague Island is a nice stop for the history of the island area. They take…read moregreat pride in sharing what they are doing the the wild ponies. It's not very large and they have a few interactive displays, it is great for children because they will be able to get through the museum

We had a nice visit to the Assateague Island Visitor Center. The area was clean and the trails were…read morewell maintained, making it a peaceful place to explore and take in the natural surroundings. The staff was very friendly and helpful and happy to answer questions and provide information about the area. One tip: bring plenty of bug spray! There were a lot of flies when we visited, and they were definitely noticeable while walking the trails. Overall, a clean, peaceful stop with helpful staff and a great way to learn more about Assateague Island before exploring.

This Visitor Center was a delight! They have aquariums with live sea life like shrimp, fish, and…read morecrabs, and they even have a touch tank with animals you can touch during certain programs. There's a junior ranger program your kiddos can participate in to earn a badge. And you can find out the programs being offered that day, which are quite plentiful. The day I visited, the programs included crabbing, clamming, searching for sea life, touch tank, and even kayaking (for a fee). I've been to my share of national parks but this was unique in the breadth of awesome programs they offer. (My kids had a blast at the FREE crabbing program - the rangers put chicken neck on a line and then you use it to lure the crabs up.)