Little Learners Program

Children will learn about local history and wildlife with special guests. Little Learners is designed for children ages 0 to 5, but all are welcome! FREE ADMISSION and free parking at the inlet.

Monday, March 11, 2024: Ocean City Police Department Mounted & K9 Units

Join us on Saturday, March 2, 2024, for “America’s Forgotten Heroes - Precursor of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

During this “live theater” presentation, Keeper James will share one or more of the dramatic stories from his book Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks: Dramatic Rescues and Fantastic Wrecks in the Graveyard of the Atlantic, Volume I. There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation. You won’t want to miss this exciting performance!

The program is free to the public, and registration is required. See below.

Book Signing with Al "Hondo" Handy

February 24th, 11am-12pm

Meet local author Al "Hondo" Handy and learn about what it means to persevere. Books will be available for purchase at the museum. Ahead of the book signing, the museum will be hosting a giveaway of one of Hondo's books, and the winner will be randomly picked on February 24. Enter this free giveaway during the museum's operating hours on the weekend or by following the link below!

Little Learners Program

Children will learn about local history and wildlife with special guests. Little Learners is designed for children ages 0 to 5, but all are welcome! FREE ADMISSION and free parking at the inlet.

Monday, January 8, 2024: Mermaid Tasha

Time: Nov. 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum

The mission of the Ocean City Museum Society is to inspire and support the interpretation and appreciation of the cultural and natural history of Ocean City, Maryland, the Worcester County coastal region, and equally, the historical role performed by the United States Life-Saving Service, and to preserve with subsequent mandate the 1891 structure that once served as the Ocean City Station. 

This run will take place on the Ocean City Boardwalk and will consist of an out-and-back course, perfect for the speediest of runners, or those who just want a casual walk. 

AWARDS

1st place overall, Male and Female
1st, 2nd Place Age Group Awards for the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

RESTRICTIONS 

As we will be on the Ocean City Boardwalk, bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, and pets are not allowed on either course during the race(s).  Baby joggers are only permitted on the 5K course.  These rules are for your safety as well as others on the course with you.  Anyone violating these rules will be immediately escorted off the course and out of the race.

DAY OF THE RACE:

Here are a few things you should know for this Saturday's Storm Warriors 5k walk/run.

Day-of registration and pre-registration packet pickup will open at 8:00 am. The gun will go off at 9:00 am! Our 5k walk/run will take place rain or shine. Awards will take place directly after the race.

Parking: All participants can park in the inlet parking lot. Parking is FREE

We want to thank everyone for supporting the Ocean City Life- Saving Station Museum. Your participation in our annual Storm Warriors 5k walk/run propels our mission to preserve the cultural and natural history of Ocean City Maryland.

If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with Christine@ ocmuseum.org or call the museum at 410-289-4991

Actor Ed Guinan will represent Anton, an 1883 shipwreck victim. Ed will tell the story of the three-masted, two-decked schooner, Sallie W. Kaye, running aground off the coast of Ocean City, and how one of the 8 crew members made the deadly attempt to swim ashore. 

With Paid Admission

Meet authors Bunk Mann and Joanne Guilfoil with their books “OC Chronicles” and “Chickens on Delmarva: 100 Years of Backyard Flocks, Farms, and Friends.”