Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
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Hours:
May-October: Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM
November-April: Saturday & Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM
Driving Directions:
From points north follow Coastal Highway (Philadelphia Ave.) south.
From the west take Rt. 50 east. After crossing the bridge turn right onto Philadelphia Ave. and follow signs to Inlet Parking Lot.
About Us
The 1891 Ocean City Life-Saving Station serves as the town's museum. Exhibits include the history of the U.S. Life-Saving Service, marine aquariums, sands of the world, ''Surf's Up!'' and much more
Events
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Louis Parsons III Memorial Photo Contest
- Louis Parsons III Memorial Photo Contest
- Saturday Apr 1, 2023 - Sunday Oct 1, 2023

Fall Photo Opportunity at OCLSSM
- Fall Photo Opportunity at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
- Sunday Oct 1, 2023 - Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
History of Our Surfmen
- Come meet Keeper Allan and learn about life as an Ocean City Storm Warrior. Program is included with the price of admission to the museum.
- Monday Oct 2, 2023
History and Mystery of the American Eel
- Join us as we delve into the mysterious life of eels and learn about their cultural impact on the Delmarva region.
- Tuesday Oct 3, 2023
Petticoat Regime Performance with Ocean Pines Players
- This performance will offer a glimpse into the lives of four women responsible for running some of Ocean City’s largest establishments in the 1920s.
- Saturday Oct 7, 2023
Locals Week: Free Admission to Museum
- If you live on the Delmarva Peninsula, stop by and enjoy the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum free of charge.
- Monday Oct 9, 2023
History of Our Surfmen
- Come meet Keeper Allan and learn about life as an Ocean City Storm Warrior. Program is included with the price of admission to the museum.
- Monday Oct 9, 2023
History and Mystery of the American Eel
- Join us as we delve into the mysterious life of eels and learn about their cultural impact on the Delmarva region.
- Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Locals Week: Free Admission to Museum
- If you live on the Delmarva Peninsula, stop by and enjoy the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum free of charge.
- Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Locals Week: Free Admission to Museum
- If you live on the Delmarva Peninsula, stop by and enjoy the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum free of charge.
- Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Authors Day Book Signings
- Meet authors Bunk Mann and Joanne Guilfoil with their books “OC Chronicles” and “Chickens on Delmarva: 100 Years of Backyard Flocks, Farms, and Friends”.
- Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Locals Week: Free Admission to Museum
- If you live on the Delmarva Peninsula, stop by and enjoy the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum free of charge.
- Friday Oct 13, 2023
Locals Week: Free Admission to Museum
- If you live on the Delmarva Peninsula, stop by and enjoy the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum free of charge.
- Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Locals Week: Free Admission to Museum
- If you live on the Delmarva Peninsula, stop by and enjoy the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum free of charge.
- Sunday Oct 15, 2023
History of Our Surfmen
- Come meet Keeper Allan and learn about life as an Ocean City Storm Warrior. Program is included with the price of admission to the museum.
- Monday Oct 16, 2023
History and Mystery of the American Eel
- Join us as we delve into the mysterious life of eels and learn about their cultural impact on the Delmarva region.
- Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Museum Open House
- Free admission to the Ocean City Life-Saving Station with special events!
- Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Make Your Own Watercolor Postcard with Artist Joanne K. Guilfoil
- Join us for this drop-in program as we bring life and color to historic Ocean City line drawings.
- Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Station 4 Historic Tour
- Take a trip back in time as you walk through Ocean City's once-active 1891 Life Saving Station.
- Saturday Oct 21, 2023
History of Our Surfmen
- Come meet Keeper Allan and learn about life as an Ocean City Storm Warrior. Program is included with the price of admission to the museum.
- Monday Oct 23, 2023
History and Mystery of the American Eel
- Join us as we delve into the mysterious life of eels and learn about their cultural impact on the Delmarva region.
- Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and U.S. Coast Guard
- Author John Kopp will do an online program called ''Surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and U.S. Coast Guard.'' He will show photos, share research, and off ...
- Saturday Oct 28, 2023
History of Our Surfmen
- Come meet Keeper Allan and learn about life as an Ocean City Storm Warrior. Program is included with the price of admission to the museum.
- Monday Oct 30, 2023
Historical Figure Costume Contest
- Come to the Ocean City Life-Saving Station dressed as a historical figure to be entered for the chance to win a museum gift basket!
- Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Ghost Stories from the Sea
- Ghost stories told by actor Ed Guinan, representing Anton, an 1883 shipwreck victim.
- Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
History and Mystery of the American Eel
- Join us as we delve into the mysterious life of eels and learn about their cultural impact on the Delmarva region.
- Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
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Storm Warriors 5k Run/Walk
- ?This run will take place on the Ocean City Boardwalk and will consist of an out-and-back course starting at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum.
- Saturday Nov 11, 2023