Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum

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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

Fall Photo Opportunity at OCLSSM
Fall Photo Opportunity at OCLSSM
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
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
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
Storm Warriors 5k Run/Walk
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