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

History of Our Surfmen - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn about the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland.
  • Monday Jul 7, 2025
Beach Safety - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous OC Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
  • Tuesday Jul 8, 2025
Knot Tying - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
All About Sharks - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
Land, Sky, & Sea- Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.  
  • Friday Jul 11, 2025
Aquarium Feeding - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Discover the wildlife that inhabit our ocean and coastal bays as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
  • Saturday Jul 12, 2025
History of Our Surfmen - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn about the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland.
  • Monday Jul 14, 2025
Beach Safety - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous OC Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
  • Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Knot Tying - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
All About Sharks - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
Land, Sky, & Sea- Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.  
  • Friday Jul 18, 2025
Aquarium Feeding - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Discover the wildlife that inhabit our ocean and coastal bays as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
  • Saturday Jul 19, 2025
History of Our Surfmen - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn about the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland.
  • Monday Jul 21, 2025
Beach Safety - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous OC Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
  • Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Knot Tying - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
All About Sharks - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
Land, Sky, & Sea- Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.  
  • Friday Jul 25, 2025
Aquarium Feeding - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Discover the wildlife that inhabit our ocean and coastal bays as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
  • Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Coral Reef Awareness Week at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
  • The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum invites families and ocean enthusiasts to celebrate Coral Reef Awareness Week with a special event on July 26.
  • Saturday Jul 26, 2025
History of Our Surfmen - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn about the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland.
  • Monday Jul 28, 2025
Beach Safety - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous OC Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
  • Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Knot Tying - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
All About Sharks - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
Land, Sky, & Sea- Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.  
  • Friday Aug 1, 2025
Aquarium Feeding - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Discover the wildlife that inhabit our ocean and coastal bays as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
  • Saturday Aug 2, 2025
History of Our Surfmen - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn about the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland.
  • Monday Aug 4, 2025
Beach Safety - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous OC Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
  • Tuesday Aug 5, 2025
Knot Tying - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
All About Sharks - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
Land, Sky, & Sea- Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.  
  • Friday Aug 8, 2025
Aquarium Feeding - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Discover the wildlife that inhabit our ocean and coastal bays as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
  • Saturday Aug 9, 2025
History of Our Surfmen - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn about the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland.
  • Monday Aug 11, 2025
Beach Safety - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous OC Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
  • Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Knot Tying - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
All About Sharks - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
Land, Sky, & Sea- Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.  
  • Friday Aug 15, 2025
Aquarium Feeding - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Discover the wildlife that inhabit our ocean and coastal bays as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
  • Saturday Aug 16, 2025
History of Our Surfmen - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn about the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland.
  • Monday Aug 18, 2025
Beach Safety - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous OC Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
  • Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Knot Tying - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
All About Sharks - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
Land, Sky, & Sea- Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.  
  • Friday Aug 22, 2025
Aquarium Feeding - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Discover the wildlife that inhabit our ocean and coastal bays as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
  • Saturday Aug 23, 2025
History of Our Surfmen - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn about the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland.
  • Monday Aug 25, 2025
Beach Safety - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous OC Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
  • Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Knot Tying - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
All About Sharks - Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
Land, Sky, & Sea- Free Summer Program at OCLSSM
  • Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.  
  • Friday Aug 29, 2025