Free for Museum Members

$5.00 for Non-Members

The Museum Society of Ocean City is pleased to announce a special five-week video series featuring Scorchy’s Corner: Wandering Our Delmarvalous Land, a beloved local television program originally broadcast on WBOC-TV during the 1980s and early 1990s. Preserved in the Ocean City Museum Society archives, these rarely seen episodes are being brought out of the vault for a limited-time.

Beginning Wednesday, February 4, and continuing each Wednesday through March 4, the Museum of Ocean City will present one hour-long episode per week on the museum’s “big screen”. The screenings begin at 2:00 p.m., offering audiences a nostalgic journey across Delmarva as captured through the lens of host Scorchy Tawes.

Each episode showcases the people, places, and character of Delmarva during a transformative era, highlighting regional history, culture, and everyday life from decades past. Longtime residents and newcomers alike will enjoy this unique opportunity to experience Delmarva as it once was.

The event is free for Museum Society of Ocean City members and $5 for non-members. Seating is limited, and attendees are encouraged to pre-register and arrive early.

“This series is a wonderful example of how our archives help bring regional history to life,” said Christine Okerblom, Curator of the Museum of Ocean City. “We are excited to share these rare recordings with the community for a limited time.”

Don’t miss this special opportunity to revisit a treasured piece of Delmarva history through Scorchy’s Corner: Wandering Our Delmarvalous Land.

Looking for a fun and interactive way to spend your Saturday?

Join us at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum on the last Saturday of each month through the end of April for our Creature Feature Program! You'll get an up-close view as our aquarium residents enjoy their breakfast and discover interesting facts about other native species housed in our aquarium room!

This program is included with admission to the museum and will take place at 11:30 AM! Our current operating hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Program dates are as follows:

Saturday, January 31st

Saturday, February 28th

Saturday, March 28th

Saturday, April 25th

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Free for Museum Members

$5.00 for Non-Members

The Museum Society of Ocean City is pleased to announce a special five-week video series featuring Scorchy’s Corner: Wandering Our Delmarvalous Land, a beloved local television program originally broadcast on WBOC-TV during the 1980s and early 1990s. Preserved in the Ocean City Museum Society archives, these rarely seen episodes are being brought out of the vault for a limited-time.

Beginning Wednesday, February 4, and continuing each Wednesday through March 4, the Museum of Ocean City will present one hour-long episode per week on the museum’s “big screen”. The screenings begin at 2:00 p.m., offering audiences a nostalgic journey across Delmarva as captured through the lens of host Scorchy Tawes.

Each episode showcases the people, places, and character of Delmarva during a transformative era, highlighting regional history, culture, and everyday life from decades past. Longtime residents and newcomers alike will enjoy this unique opportunity to experience Delmarva as it once was.

The event is free for Museum Society of Ocean City members and $5 for non-members. Seating is limited, and attendees are encouraged to pre-register and arrive early.

“This series is a wonderful example of how our archives help bring regional history to life,” said Christine Okerblom, Curator of the Museum of Ocean City. “We are excited to share these rare recordings with the community for a limited time.”

Don’t miss this special opportunity to revisit a treasured piece of Delmarva history through Scorchy’s Corner: Wandering Our Delmarvalous Land

Free for Museum Members

$5.00 for Non-Members

The Museum Society of Ocean City is pleased to announce a special five-week video series featuring Scorchy’s Corner: Wandering Our Delmarvalous Land, a beloved local television program originally broadcast on WBOC-TV during the 1980s and early 1990s. Preserved in the Ocean City Museum Society archives, these rarely seen episodes are being brought out of the vault for a limited-time.

Beginning Wednesday, February 4, and continuing each Wednesday through March 4, the Museum of Ocean City will present one hour-long episode per week on the museum’s “big screen”. The screenings begin at 2:00 p.m., offering audiences a nostalgic journey across Delmarva as captured through the lens of host Scorchy Tawes.

Each episode showcases the people, places, and character of Delmarva during a transformative era, highlighting regional history, culture, and everyday life from decades past. Longtime residents and newcomers alike will enjoy this unique opportunity to experience Delmarva as it once was.

The event is free for Museum Society of Ocean City members and $5 for non-members. Seating is limited, and attendees are encouraged to pre-register and arrive early.

“This series is a wonderful example of how our archives help bring regional history to life,” said Christine Okerblom, Curator of the Museum of Ocean City. “We are excited to share these rare recordings with the community for a limited time.”

Don’t miss this special opportunity to revisit a treasured piece of Delmarva history through Scorchy’s Corner: Wandering Our Delmarvalous Land.

Free for Museum Members

$5.00 for Non-Members

The Museum Society of Ocean City is pleased to announce a special five-week video series featuring Scorchy’s Corner: Wandering Our Delmarvalous Land, a beloved local television program originally broadcast on WBOC-TV during the 1980s and early 1990s. Preserved in the Ocean City Museum Society archives, these rarely seen episodes are being brought out of the vault for a limited-time.

Beginning Wednesday, February 4, and continuing each Wednesday through March 4, the Museum of Ocean City will present one hour-long episode per week on the museum’s “big screen”. The screenings begin at 2:00 p.m., offering audiences a nostalgic journey across Delmarva as captured through the lens of host Scorchy Tawes.

Each episode showcases the people, places, and character of Delmarva during a transformative era, highlighting regional history, culture, and everyday life from decades past. Longtime residents and newcomers alike will enjoy this unique opportunity to experience Delmarva as it once was.

The event is free for Museum Society of Ocean City members and $5 for non-members. Seating is limited, and attendees are encouraged to pre-register and arrive early.

“This series is a wonderful example of how our archives help bring regional history to life,” said Christine Okerblom, Curator of the Museum of Ocean City. “We are excited to share these rare recordings with the community for a limited time.”

Don’t miss this special opportunity to revisit a treasured piece of Delmarva history through Scorchy’s Corner: Wandering Our Delmarvalous Land.

Free for Museum Members

$5.00 for Non-Members

The Museum Society of Ocean City is pleased to announce a special five-week video series featuring Scorchy’s Corner: Wandering Our Delmarvalous Land, a beloved local television program originally broadcast on WBOC-TV during the 1980s and early 1990s. Preserved in the Ocean City Museum Society archives, these rarely seen episodes are being brought out of the vault for a limited-time.

Beginning Wednesday, February 4, and continuing each Wednesday through March 4, the Museum of Ocean City will present one hour-long episode per week on the museum’s “big screen”. The screenings begin at 2:00 p.m., offering audiences a nostalgic journey across Delmarva as captured through the lens of host Scorchy Tawes.

Each episode showcases the people, places, and character of Delmarva during a transformative era, highlighting regional history, culture, and everyday life from decades past. Longtime residents and newcomers alike will enjoy this unique opportunity to experience Delmarva as it once was.

The event is free for Museum Society of Ocean City members and $5 for non-members. Seating is limited, and attendees are encouraged to pre-register and arrive early.

“This series is a wonderful example of how our archives help bring regional history to life,” said Christine Okerblom, Curator of the Museum of Ocean City. “We are excited to share these rare recordings with the community for a limited time.”

Don’t miss this special opportunity to revisit a treasured piece of Delmarva history through Scorchy’s Corner: Wandering Our Delmarvalous Land.

Looking for a fun and interactive way to spend your Saturday?

Join us at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum on the last Saturday of each month through the end of April for our Creature Feature Program! You'll get an up-close view as our aquarium residents enjoy their breakfast and discover interesting facts about other native species housed in our aquarium room!

This program is included with admission to the museum and will take place at 11:30 AM! Our current operating hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Program dates are as follows:

Saturday, January 31st

Saturday, February 28th

Saturday, March 28th

Saturday, April 25th

We look forward to seeing you soon!

The Ocean City Museum Society invites the community to celebrate the holiday season at its annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. at both the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum and the Museum of Ocean City. Admission is free for everyone; both locations will be filled with festive activities, local history, and coastal holiday charm.

Submissions will close TODAY (September 30, 2025) for the annual Louis Parsons III Memorial Photo Contest.  

Whether snapping a photo of the sunset or the entire family, there is no better place than Ocean City, Maryland, to capture stunning and memorable images. The Ocean City Museum Society’s Louis Parsons III Memorial Annual Photo Contest honors the life and legacy of dedicated museum board member and photographer Lou Parsons.

The competition has a new setup this year, featuring an adult category and brand new youth category. 

• Adult Category (18 and over): Ocean City Beach,  Ocean City Boardwalk, and Assateague Bay or Ocean City Bay Sunsets. Each category winner will be awarded $250.00. 

• Youth Category (17 and under): The photograph can be of any subject as long as the location of the image is in Ocean City, Maryland. One winner will be selected and awarded $250.00.

• Grand Prize Winner: The adult and youth category winners have an opportunity to be the Grand Prize Winner. They will be awarded an additional $250.00. 

• Sponsor Prize: Open to all categories. The Louis Parsons III Memorial Photo Contest Sponsor, Jeff Williams, will pick the winning image. The awarded amount is $250.00. 

• People's Choice Vote: Open to all categories. The photograph with the most votes by the contest's closing will be awarded $100.00. 

The entry period will be from April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. Category Winners will be announced on November 1st, 2025.

There will be a gallery event showcasing the winning images. This is a free event open to the public. November 1st, 2025, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Museum of Ocean City, 217 S. Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842. 

For more information about the contest, please visit https://www.gogophotocontest.com/oceancitymuseumsociety 

The Museum of Ocean City invites bird enthusiasts, nature lovers, and curious beginners alike to take part in Bird Watching with Scott Houston on Saturday, September 20 at 8:00 a.m.

The event begins at the Museum of Ocean City, where participants will be introduced to Scott Houston and learn about the diverse bird species that thrive in the Ocean City area. Guests will then embark on a guided birdwatching walk through some of the town’s best viewing spots, including the inlet, the jetty, and Sunset Park.

Along the way, birdwatchers may spot a variety of species such as songbirds, warblers, sparrows, terns, gulls, and other shorebirds.

This family-friendly program is designed for all ages and will last approximately 90 minutes. The walk will take place rain or shine, and participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes.

The cost is $20 per person. Space is limited, and early registration is recommended.

Ocean City Performing Arts Center

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. | Event begins at 7:00 p.m.

$25.00 Per Person

The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum invites families and ocean enthusiasts to celebrate Coral Reef Awareness Week with a special event on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This interactive day of ocean-inspired fun will feature educational programming, hands-on crafts, and a special guest author appearance.

One highlight of the event is a book signing and reading of A Fish Named Fancy with author Ellwyn Autumn, taking place in the Museum Store from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Following the museum’s Aquarium Program, the author will read from her book in the Boat Room. More about the author and her book here www.ellwynautumn.com/a-fish-named-fancy/

A Fish Named Fancy tells the story of Fancy, a unique fish who loves swimming and blowing bubbles—but with his own creative flair. When the other fish insist that he conform and only make round bubbles, Fancy sets off to find a place where he can be himself. Along the way, he meets two other outcasts—Ruby the oyster and Glimmer the squid—and together they search for a place to belong. This heartwarming tale celebrates individuality, friendship, and the courage to be yourself.

In addition to the book program, visitors can take part in a Creature Feature and Take-Home Craft at 12:00 p.m. Attendees will experience native aquatic wildlife, watch a live feeding, and learn about marine habitats before creating an ocean-themed craft to take home. This program is included in the price of museum admission.

The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum has installed a new exhibit, scheduled to open on June 2nd, “Sun and Sand: 100 Years of Bathing Suits” showcases a hundred years of bathing suits, and offers an up-close look at both men and women’s swimwear from the late 1800s through the 1990s. Visitors will have the chance to see how swimwear reinvents itself through the decades, reflecting costumes, status, and social norms. This exhibit is included in paid admission to the museum.

The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum and the Museum of Ocean City will be participating in Blue Star Museums, a program offering free admission to currently serving military personnel and their families this summer from Armed Forces Day, May 17, 2025, through Labor Day, September 1, 2025. ️

Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense, and participating museums across America.
For a list of participating museums, visit arts.gov/BlueStarMuseums.

The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military—Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force, members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps—and up to five family members.

Ocean City 150th Anniversary Walking Tour

Thursday, May 8, 2025

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Walking Tour |

4:00 – 6:00 pm Happy Hour

Did you know Ocean City, MD, was founded by women? The legendary Petticoat Regime—a group of pioneering female leaders—shaped the town’s early history, proving that strong women create lasting legacies.

In 1875, five male investors built the Atlantic Hotel, marking the beginning of Ocean City as a seaside destination. But it was a remarkable group of women who truly defined its future. Known as the Petticoat Regime, these trailblazing women took charge of the resort’s development. By 1926, an Ocean City advertising brochure listed 32 hotels—all but two were owned and managed by women.

Their leadership built more than just hotels—it set the foundation for a community of innovation, resilience, and entrepreneurship that continues today. From Ella Phillips Dennis to Rosalie Tighlman Shreve and Anne Lockhart Showell, these women transformed Ocean City into a thriving destination.

Join us in celebrating the legacy of these women’s leadership in Ocean City during our history walking tour! Walking tour will begin at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum and will show case historic sites along the Boardwalk including the Henry Hotel and the Plimhimmon Hotel, known today as Plim Plaza. The tour will end at 4pm with an option Happy Hour from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Plim Plaza. 

Museum of Ocean City to host grand opening and ribbon cutting on May 1

The highly anticipated Grand Opening of the newly renovated Museum of Ocean City will take place on Thursday, May 1. This ribbon cutting is to celebrate the completion of all exhibits being installed for the general public to view.

The celebration begins at 10:30 AM with a warm welcome to guests, followed by an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:00 AM. After the ceremony, attendees are invited to meander through the museum’s newly expanded exhibits, which showcase Ocean City’s evolution from a quaint seaside resort to the vibrant destination it is today. “We are thrilled to welcome the community and visitors to experience the stories, artifacts, and memories that make Ocean City so unique,” said Christine Okerblom, Museum Curator for the Life Saving Station Museum and the Museum of Ocean City. “This renovation allows us to bring our history to life in new and exciting ways.”

The event is free and open to the public, and guests will have the opportunity to explore interactive displays, historic photographs, and engaging narratives that paint a vivid picture of Ocean City’s past.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, May 1 | 10am - 6pm

Location: 217 S Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842

Welcome Reception: 10:30 AM

Ribbon Cutting: 11:00 AM

For more information, visit ocmuseum.org or follow us on social media for updates.

About the Museum of Ocean City: 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.

 The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum is celebrating 150 years of Ocean City history with an Open House the Saturday and Sunday of Springfest, April 26th and 27th, from 10:00 am-1:30 pm. There will be free admission to the museum along with two free programs.

Decorate a tea towel using the Gyotaku fish-printing technique with local artist Joanne Guilfoil. This program will be on Saturday April 26th and Sunday April 27th from 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Limited quantities are available on a first come first served basis. This is a free program. 

Travel back in time on an exploration of the United States Life Saving Service and learn about the Storm Warriors who lived and served from our U.S. Life Saving Station from 1878-1915. This program will be on Saturday April 26th and Sunday April 27th, intermittently from 11:00 am -1:30 pm. This is a free program. 

There will be no charge for admission to the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum either day or for either program, but donations are encouraged.

 The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum is celebrating 150 years of Ocean City history with an Open House the Saturday and Sunday of Springfest, April 26th and 27th, from 10:00 am-1:30 pm. There will be free admission to the museum along with two free programs.

Decorate a tea towel using the Gyotaku fish-printing technique with local artist Joanne Guilfoil. This program will be on Saturday April 26th and Sunday April 27th from 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Limited quantities are available on a first come first served basis. This is a free program. 

Travel back in time on an exploration of the United States Life Saving Service and learn about the Storm Warriors who lived and served from our U.S. Life Saving Station from 1878-1915. This program will be on Saturday April 26th and Sunday April 27th, intermittently from 11:00 am-1:30 pm. This is a free program. 

There will be no charge for admission to the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum either day or for either program, but donations are encouraged.